Dave Abberger
Hudsonville,MI
Summary
Mission-driven leader with more than 12 years of experience in multiple elements of organizational leadership. I thrive in creating an inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services as well as a full spectrum of growing church ministries. I have served as an advocate in the community as well as football coach. I am a focused bridge-builder who is able to adapt to the needs of a changing environment. I am able to communicate clearly in difficult and tense situations. I have had to provide counsel to a family enduring the loss of a 12 year old daughter and within minutes, serve as a keynote speaker for an event. As a lead pastor, I have had to inform two twin, 5 year old boys their father was just killed in an accident to provide oversight at leadership meetings a few hours later. Ultimately, relational development is where I thrive.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Hope Church
01.2019 - Current
- Built a vision frame complete with both strategies and measurements for church growth
- Developed and orchestrated a leadership pipeline for the development and management of volunteers as well as staff
- Served as lead communicator and teaching pastor
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Wrote job descriptions for new staff members and volunteer leaders
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
Football Coach/ QB Trainer
Zeeland East, Arlington And Holland Christian High
07.2009 - Current
- Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
- Prepared athletes emotionally and physically for the demands of football
- Provided guardrails to improve communication, collaboration and productivity amongst coaches
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Negotiated and resolved conflicts between players, parents and staff to restore order.
- Recruited athletes by attending games and meeting with families
- Coordinated passing game strategies
- Trained quarterbacks to understand defensive strategies in order to make quick decisions
- Trained quarterbacks to promote great footwork, pocket awareness and throwing techniques
Lead Pastor
Easthill Baptist Church
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Provided oversight to staff in regards to leading the ministries of the church
- Led in incorporating a staff handbook and created "best practice" hiring policies
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and classrooms.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Led the church from an unhealthy culture to that of a much more unified congregation
Senior Pastor
Eufola Baptist Church
06.2012 - 01.2016
- Provided visionary leadership to congregation
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Directed the incorporation of programming to church to provide discipleship and on-boarding opportunities for new members
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life
- Launched ministry expansion program/renovation project resulting in the renovation of the worship center, kid's space and educational wing
- Provided grief counseling and conducted funerals for grieving families
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pastoral Theology
Hyles-Anderson College
Crown Point, IN05.2003
Skills
- Skilled Communicator
- Galvanizer of staff to unite over shared goals
- Skilled creative writer
- Community Events
- Compassionate Care
- Project Requirements
- Leadership Development
- Crisis Management
- Volunteer Management
- Teaching
- Social Perceptiveness
- Discussion Management
I enjoy all sports: golfing, skiing and spending time with my family
My wife and I have four children. Our two oldest sons are 3-sport varsity athletes. Our daughter Mia sings in school choir and is on the middle-school swim team. Hudson, our youngest is seven years old and loves hanging out at church and football practice. We love to be together and vacation in California where my wife grew up.
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Hope Church
01.2019 - Current
Lead Pastor
Easthill Baptist Church
01.2016 - 06.2018
Senior Pastor
Eufola Baptist Church
06.2012 - 01.2016
Football Coach/ QB Trainer
Zeeland East, Arlington And Holland Christian High
07.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Pastoral Theology
Hyles-Anderson College
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