Daniel M. Darling
Fishersville,USA
Summary
Committed, experienced, and God gifted servant leader for Christian based organizations in the areas of Donor/Ministry Development, Leadership Consulting, Marketing, Communications, and Major Event Management. Passionate believer in Jesus Christ to come alongside for organizational strength, growth, and leadership.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advancement Director
Grace Christian School/Community Fellowship Church
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of major donor development, communications, and events. Directed successful Capital Campaign the last two years, raising, $3.5 million dollars for building project.
Executive Pastor
Calvary Church
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Responsibilities include ministry development, staff leadership, facilities, finance, rebuilding project management.
Lead Pastor
North Haven Bible Church
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Successfully led church through growth and transitional leadership to the next generation.
Major Gifts/Donor Development/ Event Management
Word of Life International
01.1998 - 01.2010
- Established Gospel Productions ministry and major donor relations and events, Word of Life Florida. Responsible for bringing over 250,000 people to the property to hear the gospel. Learned “Transformation Giving” under Westfal/Gold for major donor relations, events, and gifts.
Pioneer Missionary
Word of Life Portugal
01.1980 - 01.1990
- Responsibilities included establishing Bible Club ministry in local churches and Summer Camp Director.
Education
Biblical Studies
Word of Life Bible Institute
Communications, Biblical Studies
Cedarville University
Language, Cultural/Historical Studies
University of Lisbon
PortugalCertification - Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry 101/102
Interim Ministry Network
Pastoral Ordination Course and Practicum
Dallas Seminary
North Syracuse, NY06.1995
Skills
- Major donor development
- Fundraising strategy
- Capital campaign management
- Event planning
Certification
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]Transitional Ministry 101-102
- PGTAA - Professional Gold Teacher - Level 2
Notables:
Speak and write fluent Portuguese
Timeline
Advancement Director
Grace Christian School/Community Fellowship Church
01.2022 - Current
Executive Pastor
Calvary Church
01.2018 - 01.2021
Lead Pastor
North Haven Bible Church
01.2011 - 01.2018
Major Gifts/Donor Development/ Event Management
Word of Life International
01.1998 - 01.2010
Pioneer Missionary
Word of Life Portugal
01.1980 - 01.1990
Communications, Biblical Studies
Cedarville University
Language, Cultural/Historical Studies
University of Lisbon
Certification - Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry 101/102
Interim Ministry Network
Pastoral Ordination Course and Practicum
Dallas Seminary
Biblical Studies
Word of Life Bible Institute
Notables:
- Former Board Chair – International Christian School, Cascais, Portugal
- Former Assistant Board Chair – Lakeside Christian Camp, Pittsfield, MA.
- Former Counsil member – Town of North Haven, CT, Town Counsil
- PGTAA – Certified Golf Instructor – Level 2