Cody Killian
Pastor/Digital Marketer/Speaker/Coach
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Experienced Leader, bringing over 10 years' success in spiritual leadership to growing church. Adept in building integrated long-term plans guiding ministries in educational and spiritual formation. Ready to bring expertise in organizational management, brand awareness, program administration and digital/online community engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Marketer
Self Employed Services
Charlotte, NC
11.2023 - Current
- Designed landing pages optimized for lead capture to support ongoing marketing efforts.
- Planned and executed social media campaigns on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
- Created and managed online campaigns across multiple platforms including Facebook annd Instagram Ads.
- Optimized website content for search engine visibility via meta tags, page titles, headings.
- Developed and implemented digital marketing strategies to increase website traffic, engagement, and conversions.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Created engaging visuals for use in social posts, such as infographics, videos, GIFs.
- Developed and executed social media campaigns to increase brand awareness and engagement.
- Developed social media initiatives and created daily content on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and emerging social platforms to engage current fans and acquire new ones.
- Monitored conversations about the company on social media sites, responding where appropriate.
- Responded promptly and professionally to customer inquiries via social media channels.
- Created content calendars to ensure regular posts across all channels.
- Managed multiple accounts simultaneously using tools like Hootsuite or Sprout Social.
Executive Pastor
Kannapolis Church Of God
Kannapolis, NC
05.2023 - Current
- Developed strategic plans for short-term and long-term ministry goals.
- Provided spiritual leadership and guidance to church staff, members, and volunteers.
- Recruited, trained, managed, evaluated, and provided pastoral care to staff members.
- Oversight and coordination of social media with contracted employee, paid advertising, etc.
- Oversee small group ministry planning and execution, driving community engagement within the organization
- Organized and facilitated weekly worship services, special events, and retreats.
- Coordinated with other ministries to ensure effective communication of mission objectives.
- Drafted promotional materials such as newsletters and brochures to publicize upcoming events.
- Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Optimized church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks.
- Liaised with church staff and ministry discuss church growth objectives.
Student Pastor
Princeton Pike Church Of God
Hamilton, OH
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Maintained accurate records of attendance at all student ministry activities.
- Coordinated special events such as lock-ins, concerts and conferences for students.
- Created engaging sermons that were relevant to the student population.
- Monitored budgeting needs for all student ministry programs.
- Engaged with local schools to create partnerships for outreach opportunities.
- Facilitated parent and student meetings to discuss issues related to faith development.
- Encouraged participation in community service projects through student ministries.
- Utilized social media platforms to reach out to current and potential members.
- Recruited, trained and supervised volunteer staff for student ministry programs.
- Developed and implemented creative student ministries programming.
- Led small groups focused on developing spiritual growth among students.
- Served as a liaison between church leadership and the youth department.
- Cultivated relationships with parents of students by providing guidance and support.
- Provided pastoral care to students in the form of counseling, mentoring and discipleship.
- Established effective communication systems between volunteers and parents.
- Organized weekly youth group meetings, retreats, camps and mission trips.
- Promoted a safe environment where students could grow spiritually.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
Lead Pastor
Remedy Church
Concord, NC
03.2016 - 08.2020
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Wrote articles for church newsletters and bulletins.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Provided spiritual guidance and leadership to church members.
- Assisted with social media presence by creating content such as blog posts or videos.
- Created sermon outlines and delivered inspirational sermons on Sunday mornings.
- Lead fundraising efforts for mission trips and special projects.
- Managed budgeting process to ensure financial stability of the church's operations.
- Attended conferences related to religious topics or current issues facing churches.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive vision for the church's growth and development.
- Maintained regular office hours for counseling sessions with individuals or families.
- Cultivated meaningful relationships with church members through pastoral care visits.
- Oversaw all aspects of facility maintenance including repairs, upgrades.
- Engaged in public speaking engagements regarding topics relevant to faith-based organizations.
- Facilitated communication between volunteers, staff members, and outside organizations as needed.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
- Participated in fundraising to support congregational activities.
- Identified trends in social media use, questions and concerns to help social media team optimize experiences.
- Curated content for social media platforms.
- Created social media calendar, requiring scheduling of email blasts, social media posts, marketing campaigns and website updates.
- Generated and maintained social media profiles across social media platforms by performing copywriting, posting, reporting and responding tasks.
- Monitored social media activity and website traffic.
- Directed social media coverage on multiple platforms.
- Developed and implemented dynamic social media marketing campaigns.
- Updated and posted social media and website content.
- Managed social media campaign development to execute concepts.
- Developed and implemented strategic social media marketing plans.
- Analyzed data from Google Analytics to track website traffic patterns.
- Assisted in creating and maintaining website content, such as text, images, videos, and other multimedia elements.
- Identified areas of improvement on the website to enhance user engagement levels.
- Designed websites and online applications to assist companies with online presence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies
Lee University
Cleveland, TN05-2014
Skills
- Community Service
- Staff Development
- Human Resources
- Teaching
- Spiritual Guidance
- Facilities Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Preaching
- Inspirational Leadership
- Mission-Oriented
- Discipleship
- Preparing Weekly Sermons
- Staff Leadership
- Fundraising Expertise
- Small Group Facilitation
- Leadership Development
- Biblical Knowledge
- Operations Management
- Sermon Preparation
- Public Speaking
- Strategic Planning
- Volunteer Management
- Workflow Coordination
- Website Development
- Online Advertising
- Website Maintenance
- Customer Support
- Content Management
- Search Engine Optimization
- Content Production
- Responsive Web Design
- Decision-Making
- Time Management Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Client Relations
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Relationship Building
- Self Motivation
- Goal Setting
- Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Building
- Written Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Content Curation
- Brand Awareness
- Social Media Strategy
- Audience Engagement
- Social Media Copywriting
- Campaign Management
- Brand Promotion
- Community Engagement
- Digital Media
- Content Creation
- Effective Organization
- Brand Development and Awareness
- Critical Thinking
- Event Management
Timeline
Digital Marketer
Self Employed Services
11.2023 - Current
Executive Pastor
Kannapolis Church Of God
05.2023 - Current
Student Pastor
Princeton Pike Church Of God
08.2020 - 05.2023
Lead Pastor
Remedy Church
03.2016 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies
Lee University