CHRISTOPHER S. MANLEY
CHATTANOOGA,TN
Summary
Having over 20 years experience in varied jobs oriented in serving the good and betterment of the community. A relationship builder and networker with advanced interpersonal abilities. Skilled in assessing community needs and leading other leaders and volunteers. Proven ability to develop partnerships with city leaders and organizations, with strong management skills. Experienced in teaching, leadership development through education, counseling, ethics training, community engagement, and computer skills. With 15 years proficiency in financial development, is capable of vision casting, sales, and making partnerships with others for common purposes and services. Trained artist and musician, with a creative mindset transferrable to problem solving and accomplishment of tasks. Works well on a team. A motivated self-starter, is able to meet tight deadlines. Ordained Minister with a Masters Degree, with extensive experience in management and coordination of people as well as counseling in grief and difficult life circumstances. Able to gain trust of both groups and individuals. With a background as a Grad School Teaching Assistant and former Administrative Assistant at a large university level art school, possesses competency in interfacing with people from varied backgrounds and equipped to contribute toward a unified and peaceful work culture. Transferable skills and willingness to learn new skills or trades. Thank you for considering my qualifications.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor/Church Planter
EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
01.2021 - Current
- Training, coaching, managing ministry teams and leaders in alignment with mission, vision, values, and goals.
- Engaging people and expressed needs through teaching, preaching and counseling.
- Leading music and recruiting, training, managing, and coordinating singers and musicians.
- Aiding in the management of ministry team leaders and volunteers of Sunday ministry areas, ensuring the efficient flow of corporate worship services.
- Establishing and nurturing study groups.
- Developing and cultivating professional relationships with various third parties, including city officials, civic groups and members of public, seeking to foster engagement in community-flourishing activities.
- Working with multiple networks and denominations across different racial and theological perspectives to establish and nurture communities of people looking for support in the difficulties of life and to explore the claims of Christian faith; having ability to contextualize, listen to hear others effectively (not to hear in order to respond), and therefore to work together in a more harmonious way for the betterment of a city.
Barista
WIRED COFFEE BAR
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Executing detailed orders in methodical and logical order in timely manner.
- Anticipating the needs of and effectively communicating with both customers as well as fellow staff team members to provide as pleasant an experience as possible.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
Church Planting Resident
KAIROS CHURCH
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Similar responsibilities as current job with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
- Learning skills as a resident, showing ability to learn from others on a team and understand the values of an already established community in order to implement similar values and practices in establishing new communities of faith.
Pastor/Church Planting Apprentice
TENNESSEE VALLEY PRESBYTERY
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Apprenticeship of how to establish new and innovative rhythms of creating community, with the intention to establish a new multiethnic church.
- Developed strong partnerships with local organizations to promote collaboration on various community initiatives.
- Championed diversity within existing churches by promoting inclusivity across all aspects of ministry and community life.
- Encouraged ecumenical and community involvement by participating in city council meetings and public forums as representative of faith community.
- Strengthened faith and understanding within existing congregations, as well as creating a new and racially diverse community of faith as the beginnings of an additional church.
- Provided tailored spiritual counseling and guidance to individuals and families.
Assistant Pastor
HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Training, coaching, managing ministry teams and leaders in alignment with mission, vision, values, and goals.
- Assisted senior pastor in developing and implementing new outreach programs for increased community involvement.
- Provided pastoral care to congregants through one-on-one counseling sessions, addressing their spiritual and emotional needs.
- Leading music and recruiting, training, managing, and coordinating singers and musicians.
- Aiding in the management of ministry team leaders and volunteers of Sunday ministry areas, ensuring the efficient flow of corporate worship services.
- Developing and cultivating professional relationships with various third parties, including city officials, civic groups and members of public, seeking to foster engagement in community-flourishing activities.
- Facilitated small group discussions on faith-related topics, creating an open environment for sharing ideas and experiences.
Teaching Assistant
COVENANT THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Grading of Graduate-level course work.
- Meeting with Graduate students on behalf of professor to discuss assignments & classroom content.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
Library Assistant
COVENANT THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Checking in/out of library materials, re-shelving books, interfacing with needs of students.
- Contributed to the library's overall mission by performing additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned, adapting quickly to new challenges and demands.
- Maintained a well-organized collection through diligent shelving, shelf-reading, and inventory management tasks.
Administrative Assistant
LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA)
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Gaining management experience as the first point of contact for the Lamar Dodd School of Art (LDSOA)- fielding questions & issues pertaining to the life and running of the school of art from undergrad and grad students, faculty and staff of the school, visiting artists, as well as the general public.
- Maintained/operated/ordered/taught to use office products/equipment for the office of the school.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Distributed and maintained keys for entry to all the rooms of the entire school facilities.
- Worked with UGA EITS for configuring phone jacks for all rooms in school.
- Conducted Tours of the LDSOA.
Ceramic Equipment Operator
GREENBRIAR PRODUCTION POTTERY
01.2006 - 07.2006
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Made different glazes for the firing process of pottery making.
- Helped to fire pottery and organized completed pottery for selling.
- Gained understanding of attention to detail, and how managing multilayered process of art product-making.
Chick-fil-A Employee
BEECHWOOD SHOPPING CENTER
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Food Service-Customer support, food safety, and diversified tasks completed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Ordained to Pastorate -
CENTRAL INDIANA PRESBYTERY
11.2015
Master of Divinity -
COVENANT THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
St. Louis, MO01.2013
BFA - Ceramic Art
LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART @ THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Athens, GA01.2006
Skills
- Training
- Financial Develop Experience
- Coaching
- Managing
- Teaching
- Preaching
- Counseling
- Leading music
- Recruiting
- Coordinating
- Establishing study groups
- Developing relationships
- Networking
- Executing orders
- Communicating
- Educator
- Visionary Leader
- Ordained minister
- Pastoral Counselor
- Artist
- Multiethnic Bridge Builder
- Motivated Self-starter
- People-oriented Manager
- Advocate
- Team Player
- Friendly and outgoing
- Positive attitude
- Heavy equipment operation
- Vision casting
- Creative arts
- Grief support
- Computer skills
- Cross-cultural communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Active listener
- Community partnerships
Education And Professional Affiliations
- BFA, Ceramic Art, LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART @ THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, ATHENS, GA, 01/01/02-12/31/06
- Master of Divinity, COVENANT THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, ST. LOUIS, MO, 01/01/10-12/31/13
- Ordained to Pastorate, CENTRAL INDIANA PRESBYTERY, 11/01/15
Timeline
Pastor/Church Planter
EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
01.2021 - Current
Barista
WIRED COFFEE BAR
01.2021 - 01.2024
Church Planting Resident
KAIROS CHURCH
01.2021 - 01.2022
Pastor/Church Planting Apprentice
TENNESSEE VALLEY PRESBYTERY
01.2018 - 01.2020
Assistant Pastor
HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
01.2015 - 12.2016
Teaching Assistant
COVENANT THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
01.2011 - 01.2013
Library Assistant
COVENANT THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
01.2011 - 01.2012
Administrative Assistant
LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA)
01.2006 - 01.2010
Ceramic Equipment Operator
GREENBRIAR PRODUCTION POTTERY
01.2006 - 07.2006
Chick-fil-A Employee
BEECHWOOD SHOPPING CENTER
01.2002 - 01.2004
Master of Divinity -
COVENANT THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
BFA - Ceramic Art
LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART @ THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Ordained to Pastorate -
CENTRAL INDIANA PRESBYTERY
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