Chris Baron
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Mission-driven leader with 15 years of experience in talent identification and leadership development in high-trust environments. Proven expertise in strategic planning and team building as an Executive Pastor. Successfully led outreach initiatives and developed impactful mentorship programs. Recognized for strong communication skills and reliable execution in remote-friendly settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Pastor & Director - UNCC
Impact Charlotte
charlotte, NC
06.2016 - Current
- Orchestrated ministry rebrand and operational transition to student-led small-group network, expanding ministry from 15 students to over 10 autonomous discipleship groups.
- Provided spiritual leadership and guidance to staff, members, and volunteers throughout ministry initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve short-term and long-term ministry objectives.
- Executed outreach initiatives targeting unchurched individuals and new residents in the community.
- Oversaw daily church operations, including budget management and delivery of compassionate pastoral care.
Campus Director — Appalachian State University
Baptist Campus Ministry
Boone, North Carolina
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Rebuilt a campus program by recruiting and developing a core leadership team through outreach and referrals.
- Established consistent follow-up rhythms and communication systems to improve engagement and retention.
- Coordinated scheduling, meetings, and leadership development logistics to support growth.
Student Director - UNCC
Impact Charlotte
charlotte, NC
06.2010 - 05.2015
- Helped recruit and develop student leaders through evaluation conversations, role matching, and ongoing coaching.
- Managed outreach and coordination across a large student population, ensuring timely responses and consistent follow-through.
- Provided mentorship opportunities for incoming freshmen during their first semester on campus.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2010
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Student recruitment
- Leadership development
- Mentorship facilitation
- Team building
- Relationship management
- Vision casting
- Outreach initiatives
Highlights
- Equipped and launched 100+ emerging professionals into leadership roles through structured selection, coaching, and development.
- Built consistent pipelines for leadership and volunteer roles using referrals, outreach, and relationship-based engagement.
- Raised $1M+ through disciplined outreach, follow-up systems, and long-term relationship management.
- Comfortable learning LinkedIn sourcing and ATS tools quickly; experienced building pipelines through referrals and relationship-based outreach.
Certification
Fundraising Strategies Certification — Support Raising Solutions (2018)
Timeline
Executive Pastor & Director - UNCC
Impact Charlotte
06.2016 - Current
Campus Director — Appalachian State University
Baptist Campus Ministry
06.2015 - 05.2016
Student Director - UNCC
Impact Charlotte
06.2010 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
University of North Carolina At Charlotte