Chase Buchanan
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Compassionate Senior Pastor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in pastoral care, community outreach, and sermon delivery. Excel in leadership, communication, and empathy, utilizing these soft skills to inspire and connect with congregations of all sizes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastor
New Day Church of the Nazarene
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
12.2014 - Current
- Participated in regular continuing education programs related to ministry topics.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
- Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
- Created and maintained a budget for all church activities.
- Worked with leadership committee to set annual church master calendar.
- Optimized church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks.
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide resources for the congregation.
- Lead team meetings to discuss upcoming projects and events.
- Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Managed all office operations including staff hiring, training, scheduling, payroll.
- Resolved conflict between church members in a professional manner.
- Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to church members.
- Supported church in fostering growth through new fundraising initiatives and congregation development.
Youth Pastor
Lake Overholser Church Of The Nazarene
Bethany, OK
10.2008 - 12.2014
- Created an annual budget plan for the youth ministry department.
- Developed and implemented weekly worship services for teenagers.
- Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Planned special recognition ceremonies for graduating seniors from the congregation's high school ministries program.
- Assisted in coordinating special events such as holiday parties, concerts.
- Lead youth group meetings with interactive activities and discussions.
- Organized mission trips and retreats for students.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Coordinated summer camps and other recreational activities.
- Encouraged participation in community service projects.
Food Service Account Executive
Lakeland Marketing
Bethany, OK
02.2005 - 10.2008
- Resolved technical issues in a timely manner for customers.
- Coordinated Daily Field Reports (DFRs) and distributed to clients.
- Developed strategic partnerships with third-party vendors in order to expand service offerings.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Attended trade shows, conferences, and other events representing the company's services portfolio.
- Provided training to new staff on product features and services.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
- Oversaw regional and local sales managers and staff.
- Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
- Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass business targets.
- Used service skills and technical knowledge to ascertain issues and provide swift, successful resolutions.
- Collaborated with other teams within the organization on projects related to service delivery.
- Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
- Ensured all customer inquiries were answered promptly and accurately.
- Developed and significantly grew assigned territory using strong engagement and marketing skills.
- Conducted customer satisfaction surveys to identify areas for service improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Leadership
Nazarene Bible College
Colorado Springs, CO05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK05-2003
Skills
- Spiritual leadership
- Church planting background
- Spiritual instruction
- Mercy ministry
- Congregational care
- Children's ministry
- Pastoral counseling
- Biblical stewardship
- Pastoral care
- Biblical studies
- Visionary leadership
- Prayer leadership
- Biblically based
- Operations management
- Discipleship training
- Teaching
- Leadership building
- Grief counseling
- Sermon writing
- Staff education and training
- Point-of-sale system
- Listening skills
- Conflict resolution
- Computer skills
- Strong work ethic
- Documentation and reporting
- Customer consulting
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Handling customer complaints
- Account management
- Product training
Affiliations
- Family
- Golf
- Fishing
- Hockey
- OU Football
- Ministry
Accomplishments
- Follower of Jesus
- Husband
- Father
- Account Executive of the year 2006 and 2007
- Sales Represenative of the year 2004
Certification
- Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene since 2015
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Pastor
New Day Church of the Nazarene
12.2014 - Current
Youth Pastor
Lake Overholser Church Of The Nazarene
10.2008 - 12.2014
Food Service Account Executive
Lakeland Marketing
02.2005 - 10.2008
- Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene since 2015
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Leadership
Nazarene Bible College
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Southern Nazarene University
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