Christian Albertsen
Lexington,SC
Summary
Seasoned ministry leader with achievements in providing spiritual leadership to individuals of diverse backgrounds. Highly adept in preparing sermons, leading worship services and providing pastoral care and counseling. Skilled in directing day-to-day operations when developing programs to grow ministry and outreach with strong vision-casting abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Training & Development Specialist
Oliver Gospel
Columbia, SC
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted assessments to identify areas of improvement for employees and managers.
- Created instructional materials including manuals, presentations, workbooks, and handouts.
- Delivered technical training sessions for new hires and existing staff members.
- Coached and mentored new hires on the job skills needed to succeed in their positions.
- Lead in evaluating employee performance during training sessions.
- Created and oversaw internal leadership development program across 3 enterprise locations, leading to over 100% growth of employee performance and production.
Volunteer Ministry Leader
Vivid Church
Lexington , SC
08.2020 - Current
- Launched and lead kid's ministry as volunteer Kid's Director, leading 10+ volunteers with 35+ children in the ministry.
- Lead Prayer Team, developing & coaching Prayer Team members on team protocols, guided prayer sessions, praying & discipling others, and handling active spiritual warfare.
- Lead and developed effective discipleship program for new-believers, tracking tangible spiritual growth in participants.
- Lead & coordinate 21 days of prayer sessions, overseeing creation of prayer guides, day-to-day operations of prayer services, and providing coaching on public speaking to service leaders.
- Teaching during Sunday Service, stewarding services to effective salvation response opportunities.
Community Engagement Coordinator
Oliver Gospel
Columbia, SC
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Oversaw a volunteer program with 2,000 volunteers in volunteer data base. Adding 1,000+ volunteers over the course of overseeing volunteer program.
- Solicited organizations such as businesses and churches for $200,000+ in financial and in-kind donations.
- Created a dynamic Organizational Partnership Program customized for both churches and businesses.
- Collaborated with Development Team staff members to maximize donor and volunteer cultivation and create customized donor and volunteer journeys with organization.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure successful execution of community events.
Life Advisor
Oliver Gospel
Columbia, SC
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Helped individuals address disabilities and put together career plans.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Assisted clients with enhancing skills in areas such as job searching, interviewing and business and personal etiquette.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
- Assisted in facilitating daily worship experiences for guests staying at the facility.
- Performed counseling interventions to address issues through conflict resolution and situational adjustment to depression, anxiety and physical or substance abuse.
Director of Talent & Culture
Chick-fil-A Sumter
Sumter, SC
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Identified talent management priorities and goals and collaborated closely with human resource personnel.
- Championed 100% guest satisfaction by providing excellent dining experience.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Trained front of house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to ensure positive experience.
- Encouraged internal employee growth by focusing on talent within organization.
- Represented company interests through monitoring employee concerns and providing thoughtful, remedial recommendations to senior leadership team.
- Identified vacancies in staff, supported recruiting process and interviewed prospective personnel.
Associate Pastor of Leadership Development
Venture Church Sumter
Sumter, SC
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Improved operations and functions of church ministries by clarifying objectives and empowering ministry volunteers to take responsibility.
- Liaised with church staff and ministry volunteers discuss church growth objectives.
- Oversaw 9 senior ministry leaders and departments and provided direction, vision, and leadership coaching to move ministries forward.
Education
Master of Arts - Ministerial Leadership
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Youth Ministry
Columbia International University
Columbia, SC04.2018
Skills
- Talent Management
- Leadership Development
- Teambuilding
- Volunteer Management
- Preaching
- Fundraising expertise
- Discipleship
- Organizational Leadership
Timeline
Training & Development Specialist
Oliver Gospel
06.2023 - Current
Community Engagement Coordinator
Oliver Gospel
08.2021 - 05.2023
Life Advisor
Oliver Gospel
11.2020 - 08.2021
Volunteer Ministry Leader
Vivid Church
08.2020 - Current
Director of Talent & Culture
Chick-fil-A Sumter
05.2019 - 11.2020
Associate Pastor of Leadership Development
Venture Church Sumter
01.2018 - 09.2020
Master of Arts - Ministerial Leadership
Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Youth Ministry
Columbia International University
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