Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Pastor of the Year 2021
Timeline
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Darrin McKnight

Tulsa,OK

Summary

Dynamic organizational representative with extensive experience in public speaking, strategic outreach, and financial management. Proven leader skilled in conflict resolution, project management, and community engagement. Bringing strong communication abilities, organizational leadership, and a strong work ethic to advance organizational goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Pastor

Southwood Baptist Church
07.2012 - Current

Utilized public speaking abilities to effectively communicate messages of hope, transformation and encouragement during weekly services, conferences, workshops and retreats.

Leveraged interpersonal skills to build relationships with members of the community to inspire change.

Developed strategic plans for outreach initiatives, resulting in increased attendance at events and services.

Managed church budgeting and financial planning while ensuring fiscal responsibility and accountability.

Provided organizational leadership to meet organizational goals.

Effectively collaborated with team leaders representing each area of the organization.

Problem solved by responding versus reacting.

Demonstrated strong conflict resolution between opposing parties.

Project manager of a $625,000 building renovation.

Launched livestream video ministry to bring weekly services to online participates.

Senior Pastor

First Baptist Church
06.2008 - 06.2012

Implemented a new weekly service successfully attracting new people.

Organized and led in interfaith, community, civic, educational, and recreational activities to build relationships within the city.

Designed church events to build community involvement including a certified 5K race for city improvements.

Oversaw building management, ordered supplies, contracted for services and repairs, and supervised all staff employees and volunteers.

Collaborated with committees and individuals to address financial and administrative issues pertaining to the congregation.

Counseled individuals and groups concerning spiritual, emotional, or personal issues.



Senior Pastor

Garnett Road Baptist Church
11.2002 - 06.2008

Pastor

First Baptist Church
03.2000 - 11.2002

Bank Teller Supervisor

Frost Bank
08.1996 - 12.1999

Supervised tellers ensuring compliance with bank policies and procedures.

Provided communication between tellers and management regarding operations.

Assisted in resolving customer complaints in a professional manner while adhering to corporate standards.

Education

Master of Arts - Theology

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
12-1999

Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal And Public Communications

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee
05-1996

Skills

    Strong communication skills

    Active listener

    Skilled in persuasion

    Proven leadership

    Experienced multi-tasker

    Project management

    Budgeting

    Vision casting

    Driven, self-motivated

    Strong work ethic

Certification

Certificate of Ordination

Pastor of the Year 2021

Voted 2021 Pastor of the Year by the Tulsa Metro Baptist Network

Timeline

Senior Pastor

Southwood Baptist Church
07.2012 - Current

Senior Pastor

First Baptist Church
06.2008 - 06.2012

Senior Pastor

Garnett Road Baptist Church
11.2002 - 06.2008

Pastor

First Baptist Church
03.2000 - 11.2002

Bank Teller Supervisor

Frost Bank
08.1996 - 12.1999

Certificate of Ordination

Master of Arts - Theology

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal And Public Communications

Oklahoma Baptist University
Darrin McKnight