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Christopher Harpster

Kingsport,TN

Summary

Respectful and charming in relating to people of all religious, economic and cultural backgrounds. Enthusiastic about building strong community relationships and providing high-quality religious education services. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Ministry Coordinator

St. Paul's Epsicopal Church
08.2008 - 03.2024
    • Enhanced ministry outreach by developing and implementing community engagement strategies.
    • Improved volunteer recruitment for ministry programs by creating targeted marketing materials and communication plans.
    • Organized and executed successful fundraising events, resulting in increased financial support for ministry initiatives.
    • Provided pastoral care to congregation members through building one-on-one relationships, facilitating spiritual growth and healing.
    • Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring responsible stewardship of church funds.

Chaplain for the Episcopal University Ministry

Episcopal Diocese Of East Tennessee
08.1999 - 03.2024
  • Provided spiritual guidance to students, faculty, and staff members by conducting weekly dinner and conversation meetings.
  • Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring responsible stewardship of church funds.
  • Developed relationships with students and families, resulting in increased trust and rapport during difficult times.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic student care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
  • Organized and led religious services for diverse groups within the community, fostering a sense of unity and belonging.
  • Conducted crisis intervention sessions with individuals experiencing severe emotional distress, providing comfort and support during critical times.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.

Education

Ordination As A Vocational Deacon in The Episcopal - Theology, Church History, Old And New Testaments

Diaconate Ordination Formation
Knoxville, TN
12.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
12.2007

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Marketing

Centre Business School
State College, PA
12.2001

High School Diploma -

Kishacoquillas High School
Reedsville
06.1985

Skills

  • Facility Management
  • Volunteer Management
  • Membership management
  • Website Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability
  • Event Scheduling
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team building
  • Time management abilities
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Administrative Leadership
  • Effective Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Task Prioritization

Timeline

Ministry Coordinator

St. Paul's Epsicopal Church
08.2008 - 03.2024

Chaplain for the Episcopal University Ministry

Episcopal Diocese Of East Tennessee
08.1999 - 03.2024

Ordination As A Vocational Deacon in The Episcopal - Theology, Church History, Old And New Testaments

Diaconate Ordination Formation

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

East Tennessee State University

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Marketing

Centre Business School

High School Diploma -

Kishacoquillas High School
Christopher Harpster