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Chad Stoecker

Pottstown,PA

Summary

Enthusiastic Leader eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of people management and training in organizational leadership. Motivated to learn, grow and excel at Aldi, inc.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Pastor

Morning Star Fellowship
Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania
03.2019 - Current
  • Provide spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Plan and conduct worship services, write sermons and work with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Lead programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Oversee administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Provide spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Oversee staff of 15+ as well as 150+ volunteer workers in weekly function of church.
  • Oversee annual budget of $1.7 million, as well as charity givings in excess of $300,000.
  • Partner with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.
  • Work flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Lead Pastor

First Assembly Of God
New Castle, Pennsylvania
01.2010 - 12.2018
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.
  • Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs focused on helping middle school students plan for college or vocational education opportunities and participate in local civic processes.
  • Oversaw staff of 10+ and volunteer team of 75+.
  • Oversaw annual operating budget of $1 million.
  • Retired $750,000 of debt in seven years.

Lead Pastor

First Assembly Of God
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
10.2002 - 01.2010
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.
  • Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
  • Grew congregation from 60 members to 350+ members; grew administrative team from 2 to 7.
  • Oversaw sale of older facilities and purchase/renovation of new facilities, $1.5 million project, accruing only $500,000 in debt.

Assistant Manager

Aldi, Inc.
Springfield, Missouri
08.1994 - 06.1996
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies/Pastoral Ministry

Central Bible College
Springfield, MO
06.1996

Skills

  • Compassionate Care
  • Capital Building Projects
  • Community Outreach Programs
  • Active Listening
  • Crisis Response
  • Professional Relationships
  • Administrative Leadership
  • Capital Expenditures
  • Volunteer Engagement
  • Planning Leadership
  • Lecture Development
  • Budget Establishment/Management

Timeline

Lead Pastor

Morning Star Fellowship
03.2019 - Current

Lead Pastor

First Assembly Of God
01.2010 - 12.2018

Lead Pastor

First Assembly Of God
10.2002 - 01.2010

Assistant Manager

Aldi, Inc.
08.1994 - 06.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies/Pastoral Ministry

Central Bible College
Chad Stoecker