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Christopher Doak

Commerce Township,MI

Summary

Accomplished pastor with 20+ years of experience in cultivating and shepherding a faith community. Proven success in providing discipleship, welcoming new members, facilitating pastoral care, and delivering impactful sermons. Highly skilled in contributing to spiritual formation and disciple-making efforts. Excited to bring talent and spiritual leadership to a growing church.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Pastor

Market Street Church
04.2012 - 01.2023
    • Rescued and Revitalized a church of 15 people to peak growth of 300 + people
    • Delivered clear, engaging, applicable and biblically sound sermons
    • Created lesson plans for Bible studies and discipleship programs, addressing complex theological issues in an accessible manner
    • Inspired and guided the congregation towards spiritual growth. Created multiple environments for people of all ages to grow in their personal faith with Jesus
    • Led and managed church staff and ministry leaders. Developed a staff from 1 part-time to a staff of 4 full time/3 part-time
    • Developed and communicated a compelling church vision
    • Provided spiritual guidance and support for individuals and families, offering biblical counseling for personal family, and marital issues
    • Conducted weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other religious ceremonies
    • Oversaw financial management for the church, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources and budget allocation.
    • Provided premarital counseling and officiated weddings, helping couples establish a strong foundation for their marriages.
    • Enhanced congregation growth by implementing innovative outreach programs and community engagement initiatives.
    • Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
    • Recruited trained, and mentored volunteer leaders to assist in various ministries, enhancing overall effectiveness.
    • Developed community outreach events with a combined impact of thousands of people.

Location Pastor

Faith Church (Renamed The River Church)
09.2009 - 03.2012
  • Collaborated with the Senior Pastor and other Locations Pastors to discuss vision, needs, and service opportunities for the church at large
  • Led a weekly staff meeting of 12-15 pastors and leaders
  • Coordinated multiple weekend gatherings
  • Provided compassionate pastoral care for individuals experiencing personal crises or seeking spiritual guidance through counseling sessions and prayer support.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the campus
  • Led our campus' assimilation strategy and process
  • Developed Leaders (staff and lay leaders)
  • Enhanced church growth by focusing on strategic planning, vision casting, and leadership development.
  • Mentored emerging leaders within the church body by providing training resources and personal guidance.
  • Championed stewardship campaigns that led to increased giving and financial sustainability for ministry programs.
  • Revitalized underperforming ministries by assessing current challenges, determining potential solutions, and implementing necessary changes.
  • Managed multi-million-dollar budgets responsibly, ensuring financial integrity within the organization.
  • Designed innovative worship service formats that appealed to diverse demographics within the congregation.
  • Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Coordinated mission trips, fostering global awareness and creating opportunities for congregants to serve others around the world.
  • Restructured organizational hierarchy to create a more efficient team-based approach in addressing ministry needs.

Young Adult Pastor

Faith Church (Renamed The River Church)
09.2002 - 09.2009

Implemented weekly small groups for singles and young married couples

  • Led monthly university outreach event that gave hundreds of students the gospel of Jesus
  • Communicated the Bible to over 100 young adults on a weekly basis.
  • Initiated partnerships with local colleges and universities to provide resources and support for college-age students attending the church.
  • Led dozens of retreats focused on deepening faith understanding while also fostering camaraderie among participants through shared experiences like team-building activities or outdoor excursions.
  • Collaborated with other pastoral staff to develop strategies for integrating young adults into the broader church community more effectively.
  • Provided pastoral care for young adults facing personal challenges or crises, offering a listening ear, prayerful support, and appropriate referrals when necessary.
  • Developed an annual budget for the Young Adults Ministry, effectively managing resources to support programming priorities and ensure long-term sustainability.
  • Enhanced the spiritual growth of young adults through regular Bible study sessions and group discussions on faith-related topics.
  • Increased young adults involvement in church activities by developing and implementing engaging programs tailored to their interests.
  • Established regular communication channels with young adult members using social media platforms and email newsletters, keeping them informed about upcoming events and opportunities for engagement.
  • Organized social events for young adults that promoted community building and fostered lasting friendships among members.

Youth Min. Intern/Music and Sports Outreach

Faith Church
01.2000 - 08.2002
  • Coordinated, planned and executed music concerts for the faith community. Groups like David Crowder, Michael Tate, and Lincoln Brewster.
  • Attended industry trade shows and conferences to stay informed about emerging trends in live music promotion, applying newfound knowledge to enhance company event offerings.
  • Streamlined internal communication processes between team members, improving efficiency in planning and executing concerts.
  • Secured exclusive deals with sought-after artists, drawing larger crowds of hundreds of people to events and increasing company profits significantly.
  • Ensured smooth day-of-event logistics by overseeing load-ins, sound checks, and artist hospitality requirements.
  • Increased concert attendance by strategically selecting and booking popular artists for events.
  • Created memorable concert experiences by coordinating engaging stage designs and audio-visual elements.
  • Monitored ticket sales closely, adjusting promotional strategies as needed to ensure optimal turnout for every event held.
  • Created and administered weekly sports leagues for the entire faith community
  • Coordinated sports events successfully, ensuring timely scheduling, venue preparation, and equipment availability.
  • Boosted team morale and cohesion through the organization of team-building activities and events.
  • Handled daily facility scheduling and equipment use.
  • Promoted a culture of sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among athletes, coaches, and spectators by consistently enforcing ethical standards.
  • Implemented innovative marketing strategies to raise awareness about the sports program within the community at large.
  • Performed inventories on sports equipment and ordered more or made repairs.
  • Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating creative activities and relevant topics into ministry programs.
  • Supported the Youth Ministry team in developing strategies for improved participation and spiritual growth among attendees.
  • Established positive rapport with both students and parents alike, fostering trusting relationships throughout the congregation.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks, ensuring efficient operations within the youth ministry department.
  • Designed curriculum materials tailored for specific age groups amongst participants in various programs offered by Youth Ministry.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12.2028

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies

Rochester College
Rochester, MI
05.2001

Associate of Science - World Religion/History

Rochester College
Rochester, MI
05.2001

Skills

Pastoral counseling

Vision Casting

Community Service

Organizational Leadership

Preaching Excellence

Sermon Preparation

Theological understanding

Leadership Development

Family

Married to Katie Doak for over 21 years and we are proud parents of four children. Katie works as a reading recovery paraprofessional at Mary Helen Guest Elementary School, helping young students excel in literacy. Our family loves Jesus and are active and close-knit:

Nathan (18) is a freshman at Spring Arbor University, studying Financial Planning and plays on the basketball team.
Hannah (16) is a junior at Walled Lake Central High School and enjoys cheerleading and her job at Dairy Queen.
Sarah (15) is a freshman at Walled Lake Central and plays for the CW3 Jaguars travel soccer club and also on the Volleyball team for her school.
Andrew (11) is a 6th grader with a passion for football, basketball, and attending Detroit Tigers baseball games and Detroit Lions football games with his dad and older brother.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Watching my kids play sports
  • Playing basketball
  • Running
  • Watching football
  • Reading books on leadership and spiritual enrichment
  • Listening to sermons and leadership development podcasts

Timeline

Lead Pastor

Market Street Church
04.2012 - 01.2023

Location Pastor

Faith Church (Renamed The River Church)
09.2009 - 03.2012

Young Adult Pastor

Faith Church (Renamed The River Church)
09.2002 - 09.2009

Youth Min. Intern/Music and Sports Outreach

Faith Church
01.2000 - 08.2002

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Liberty University

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies

Rochester College

Associate of Science - World Religion/History

Rochester College
Christopher Doak