CHARLES COOPER
Lee's Summit,MO
Summary
Experienced leader in congregational settings, specializing in crisis intervention and conflict resolution. Proven ability to foster communication and collaboration within church communities. Dedicated to providing support during significant life events, enhancing overall community engagement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR PASTOR
HIGH PRAISE CHURCH
Lee's Summit, Missouri
06.2020 - Current
- Organized weekly worship services, sermons, and other special events.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Guided church into new seasons of ministry through dynamic sermons and meaningful discussions.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.
- Guided church members through personal challenges, offering support and encouragement during difficult times.
- Facilitated open discussions to enhance communication between church members and leadership.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide resources for congregation.
Administrative Assistant
Evangelistic Center International Ministries
Kansas City, Missouri
07.2008 - 07.2019
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Coordinated schedules for multiple departments, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Facilitated communication between different departments within the organization.
- Composed letters, memos, and reports to ensure clear and concise communication across all levels of the organization.
- Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
- Set up workshops, conferences and meetings by scheduling and reserving rooms and preparing supplies.
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring all necessary materials and resources were available for successful execution.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
Education
Master of Science - ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT
AVILA
Kansas City, MO05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
AVILA
Kansas City, MO05-2019
Skills
- Congregational leadership
- Crisis management and intervention
- Open communication and collaboration
- Worship service organization
- Team building and facilitation
- Public speaking and preaching
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Financial stewardship and management
- Discipleship training and development
- Visionary leadership in church planting
- Children's ministry involvement
- Prayer leadership and support
- Grief counseling and support
- Counseling and spiritual guidance
- Biblical studies expertise
- Sermon writing and development
- Leadership building and development
- Volunteer management strategies
- Organizational leadership skills
- Mission-oriented initiatives
- Sick visitation experience and familiarity
- Multicultural sensitivity in ministry
Certification
CERTIFIED EXECUTIVE & LEADERSHIP COACH - INTERNATIONAL COACH FEDERATION
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SENIOR PASTOR
HIGH PRAISE CHURCH
06.2020 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Evangelistic Center International Ministries
07.2008 - 07.2019
Master of Science - ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT
AVILA
Bachelor of Arts - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
AVILA