Chris Jessen
Ooltewah,TN
Summary
Dynamic leader with exceptional relationship-building skills. Passionate about assembling great teams and fostering a thriving culture that executes with excellence. Experienced in leadership, communication, multiplication, and team building.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Chattanooga Division
Turner Homes
Chattanooga, TN
07.2021 - Current
- Launched and led a new division for a growing residential construction company and real estate brokerage
- Provided strategic direction as part of the leadership team for Turner Companies
- Built and staffed teams across building, brokerage, and office operations
- Assessed, acquired, and entitled land for three residential developments (510 homes) and a commercial project
- Negotiated favorable contracts with landowners and subcontractors
Church Planter / Lead Pastor
Two Rivers Church
Chattanooga, TN
06.2013 - 07.2021
- Built a church from the ground up, starting with a core team of 26, growing to over 400 members
- Provided leadership in vision casting, teaching, and pastoral care
- Staffed and launched worship, small groups, children's, men's, missions, and student ministries
- Led land acquisition and facility design for a future church building
Director of Student Ministries
Two Rivers Church
Knoxville, TN
06.2006 - 06.2013
- Expanded high school ministry from 50 to over 250 students
- Led weekly gatherings, small group ministries, and mission trips
- Built and mentored a team of 30+ volunteers
- Oversaw college and young adult ministry
- Preached regularly in weekend services
- Launched and led a thriving video venue
Education
Master of Divinity - Pierce Scholar
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Charlotte, NC01.2006
B.A. - Business Administration, Minor in English
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN01.2002
Skills
- Leadership: vision casting, strategic planning and problem-solving
- Team Development: equipping and multiplying leaders across ministries, hiring, mentoring, and building great culture
- Teaching & Preaching: dynamic communicator in both large group and small environments
- Pastoral Care: providing spiritual guidance, counseling, and support
- Multiplication: experienced church planter who launched and scaled ministry from startup to sustained health
Hobbies and Interests
- Avid University of Tennessee fan
- Enthusiastic pickleball player
- Loves landscaping and outdoor projects
- Enjoys running and working out
Timeline
Vice President, Chattanooga Division
Turner Homes
07.2021 - Current
Church Planter / Lead Pastor
Two Rivers Church
06.2013 - 07.2021
Director of Student Ministries
Two Rivers Church
06.2006 - 06.2013
Master of Divinity - Pierce Scholar
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
B.A. - Business Administration, Minor in English
University of Tennessee
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