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Chris Willhite

Princeton,TX

Summary

Mission-driven leader with more than 24 years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Pastor

CV.Church
11.2021 - 08.2023
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
  • Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
  • Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
  • Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Co-Pastor

CV.Church
05.2021 - 11.2021

* Same responsibilities as Lead Pastor Role only shared with another leader.

6th Grade Math Teacher

Princeton ISD
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
  • Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
  • Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
  • Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
  • Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
  • Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.

NexGen Pastor

CV.Church (Previously Clearview Church)
09.2018 - 05.2021
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry for ages birth through high school.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Coordinated curriculum for all age groups.
  • Formed teams and teachers for classes during Sunday services.
  • Organized activities, camps and other experiences for youth and their families.
  • Filled in for Lead Pastor and Worship Leader when needed.

NexGen Pastor

Clearview Church
07.2016 - 09.2018

* Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry for ages birth through high school.

  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Coordinated curriculum for all age groups.
  • Formed teams and teachers for classes during Sunday services.
  • Organized activities, camps and other experiences for youth and their families.
  • Filled in for Lead Pastor and Worship Leader when needed.

Substitute Teacher/Long Term Substitute

Princeton ISD
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.

Substitute/Para Classroom Aide

McKinney ISD
08.2017 - 05.2018

* Newcomer department involved students new to American and therefore little to no English.

* Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.

  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.

Youth Pastor

Mt. Harmony Free Will Baptist Church
02.2009 - 06.2016
  • Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
  • Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
  • Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
  • Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
  • Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.

Lead House Parent

Alabama Free Will Baptist Children's Home
10.2005 - 08.2008
  • Provided guardianship for teenage boys.
  • Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
  • Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
  • Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.
  • Responded to student inquiries and concerns, offering support and guidance.
  • Collaborated with residential team to maximize effective and efficient operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Youth Ministry/Bible

Welch College
Gallatin, TN
05.1999

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Community Outreach Programs
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Preparing Weekly Sermons
  • Area Management
  • Biblical Stewardship
  • Overnight Retreats
  • Teaching
  • Counsel Individuals
  • Vocational Education
  • Promote Beliefs
  • Interdenominational Networking
  • Operations Management
  • Community Support
  • Bible Studies
  • Volunteer Management
  • Compassionate Care
  • PowerPoint Presentations
  • Congregation Services
  • Pastoral Counseling
  • Lesson Plans
  • Youth Ministry
  • Team Meetings
  • Congregational Care
  • Cost Savings
  • Christian Education
  • Church Planting
  • Small Group Leadership
  • Worship Service Planning
  • Preaching
  • Family Support
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Multicultural Populations
  • Instructional Best Practices
  • Effectively Work with Parents
  • Tutoring
  • Behavior Management
  • Documentation
  • Motivating Students
  • Public Relations
  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Quizzes, Tests and Exams
  • Classroom Management
  • Middle School Education
  • Student Evaluation
  • Grading
  • Parent Conferences

Timeline

Lead Pastor

CV.Church
11.2021 - 08.2023

Co-Pastor

CV.Church
05.2021 - 11.2021

6th Grade Math Teacher

Princeton ISD
08.2019 - 05.2021

Substitute Teacher/Long Term Substitute

Princeton ISD
01.2019 - 05.2019

NexGen Pastor

CV.Church (Previously Clearview Church)
09.2018 - 05.2021

Substitute/Para Classroom Aide

McKinney ISD
08.2017 - 05.2018

NexGen Pastor

Clearview Church
07.2016 - 09.2018

Youth Pastor

Mt. Harmony Free Will Baptist Church
02.2009 - 06.2016

Lead House Parent

Alabama Free Will Baptist Children's Home
10.2005 - 08.2008

Bachelor of Science - Youth Ministry/Bible

Welch College
Chris Willhite