David L. Reaves
Lacey,Washington
Summary
Dynamic servant leader dedicated to fostering growth and maximizing potential within organizations while contributing meaningfully to the community. Recognized for integrity and strong character, with proven expertise in organizational leadership, strategic planning, business development, team building, and fundraising. Exceptional deal-closing skills complemented by a talent for coaching and delivering impactful presentations. A forward-thinking, analytical problem solver committed to achieving outstanding results through innovative approaches and collaborative efforts.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
NLBC of Thurston County
10.2022 - Current
- Led diverse congregation through spiritual growth and community engagement initiatives.
- Developed and implemented strategic ministry programs enhancing member participation and outreach effectiveness.
- Mentored emerging leaders, fostering spiritual development and leadership skills within the church community.
- Conducted regular worship services, ensuring alignment with theological principles and congregational needs.
- Collaborated with church boards to set vision, mission, and goals for organizational growth and sustainability.
- Facilitated Bible study groups, promoting theological understanding and fellowship among members.
- Implemented effective communication strategies to enhance congregation engagement across multiple platforms.
- Managed church resources prudently, ensuring financial stewardship and operational efficiency in ministry programs.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
Account Executive
Lenovo Group Limited
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Responsible for managing growth of a multimillion-dollar pipeline / corporate business segment. (128% YoY growth) Consistently meeting & surpassing quota (115% / + Qtr.) (212 % - best qtr.)
- Provided segment leadership with innovative ways of voicing product / service offerings.
- Exampled stellar management of multiple clients simultaneously ($3M)
- Fostered and developed profound trust with executive and C-Suite level clients (US / Global)
- Excellent knowledge of work product / services offering’s w/ ability to communicate and close lucrative deals.
- Fostered a stellar team environment that promoted creative and strategic ideals as a team.
- Co-Chairman of Lenovo’s B.L.A.S.T. Employee Resource Group
- Key leader in developing courageous conversation content for companywide talks to invite diversity, equity, and inclusive focus.
- Partnered with other Employee Resource Groups to bridge the gaps in diversity on a Corporate Level
- Moderator of several companywide dialogues. (Lenovo Teamwork Award 2019 – 2020)
Lead Pastor / Manager / Teacher
SGGMBC, Mebane, NC
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Served as Lead Pastor / Manager / Congregational Shepard
- Responsible for managing / development all staff / volunteers & paid hires.
- Developed effective branding and marketing strategy / Implementation of the strategy.
- Effective and efficient in verbal / written and inter-personal communication
- Assisted finance team in strategic planning to eradicate institutional debt.
- Led effort to infuse assessment tools into the body of the org. that measure efficiency / outcomes.
Student & Family Life Pastor/Dir. of Min.
Ebenezer UCC, Burlington, NC
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Retooled and rebranded all volunteer ministries.
- Launched and developed a comprehensive Student Ministry from K-12 grades / Nursery.
- Managed all volunteer staff.
- Responsible for assessing, sustaining, and improving ministry programming/performance.
- Assisted with marketing and advertisement of the church in its entirety via FaceBook/ Twitter/ Instagram / Snapchat and or etc.
- Developed, planned, and launched ministry campaigns with ministry leadership team.
- Assisted the Lead Pastor in holistic development of the church staff.
- Mentored specific ministry leaders one on one and assisted with capacity building.
- Participated and assisted leadership in acquiring an organizational assessment grant (IMPACT Alamance)
- Served as preaching partner /assistant to the Senior Pastor
Youth & Collegiate Pastor
Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Fairfield
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Created a well branded and functional Youth Ministry from the ground up.
- Facilitated and built a fully functional Youth Worship Service that parallels adult worship.
- Developed and trained a new and functional youth leadership entity.
- Consistent community advocate for children and youth programs
- Managed and prioritized regularly competing ministry projects.
- Responsible for pulpit proclamation in the absence of the Senior Pastor
- Prepared weekly bible study lessons and sermons for youth worship service.
- Assisted in hiring the musical staff for the Youth Worship Service (Musicians and Musical Director)
- Implementation of Parent and Pastor’s Association Ministry (P.A.P.A) to assist parents in 21st Century Parenting
- Managed annual Budget and provide leadership for the strategic placement of events.
Children and Youth Pastor
New Beginnings, Renton, WA
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Directed 250 + children and youth while leading the Parent Council and Strategies team.
- Managed staff and constructed / stewarded personnel the annual operating budget(s)
- Community voice and advocate for faith-based community programming
- Developed effective ministry marketing Strategies (Advertisement and Ministry Branding)
- Maintained and operated highly successful departmental infrastructure.
- Managed and prioritized regularly competing projects and timelines.
- Consistent advocate for crisis victims within local Washington communities
Youth Outreach Coordinator
World Vision (E.S.B.C), Tacoma WA
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Developed and marketed Community Based Program Models
- Displayed an outstanding skill set for networking and building meaningful relationships.
- Managed and developed key community relationships.
- Responsible for demographical research data to ensure desired outcomes.
- Delivered power-point and oral presentations to large groups of professionals and communities.
- Experienced in recording accurate data documentation (reports, statistics, and or etc.)
- Worked proficiently and respectfully in ecumenical settings.
Fort Lewis, WA
United States Army Fort Sill, OK
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Served as an operator managing complex geographical and terrain maps.
- Database management and information input.
- One of only a few people on the entire military base to qualify on the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems software program. (A.F.A.T.D.S.)
- Awarded Secret Security Clearance because of confidential work status.
- Responsible for managing more than $1.5 million in military paraphernalia.
- Completed a Lifesavers course and gained basic medical training in combat lifesaving.
- Built Business to business relationships resulting in recruiting opportunities.
- Successfully provided a recruitment turnover rate of 40% within the first year.
- Established leads by diligent telephone approach and follow up.
Education
Master of Divinity Degree -
Faith International University
01.2011
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Religion
Faith International University
01.2007
Skills
- Interpersonal leadership skills
- Workflow improvement
- Strategic team engagement
- Effective public speaking
- Professional development training
- Courageous Conversations
- Microsoft Office 365
- Sales & Fundraising
- Personnel Management
- Coaching
- Community Organizing
- Social Media Savvy
- Contract Negotiation
- Data Analysis
- Program Management
- Business Development
- Crisis Counseling (Pastoral)
- Conflict Resolution
- Congregational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Community engagement
- Ministry development
- Financial stewardship
- Worship service planning
- Team management
- Conflict resolution
- Communication strategies
- Volunteer recruitment
- Outreach initiatives
- Program evaluation
- Relationship building
- Crisis intervention
- Biblical teaching
- Event coordination
- Resource management
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Teaching
- Organizational leadership
- Pastoral care
- Congregational care
- Officiating
- Public speaking
- Preaching
- Marriage counseling
- Discipleship training
- Crisis management
- Organizational management
- Sermon writing
- Sermon preparation
- Preaching excellence
- Grief support
- Grief counseling
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Leadership development
- Operations management
- Community service
ACTIVITIES:
DRAMA- Tacoma, WA - Broadway Center for Performing Arts 2004 - 2009 “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” by August Wilson Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, NW Playwrights (Role - Jeremy) “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” by August Wilson Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, NW Playwrights (Role – Sylvester)
Timeline
Senior Pastor
NLBC of Thurston County
10.2022 - Current
Account Executive
Lenovo Group Limited
01.2019 - 01.2023
Lead Pastor / Manager / Teacher
SGGMBC, Mebane, NC
01.2017 - 01.2020
Student & Family Life Pastor/Dir. of Min.
Ebenezer UCC, Burlington, NC
01.2014 - 01.2017
Youth & Collegiate Pastor
Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Fairfield
01.2010 - 01.2014
Children and Youth Pastor
New Beginnings, Renton, WA
01.2007 - 01.2009
Youth Outreach Coordinator
World Vision (E.S.B.C), Tacoma WA
01.2005 - 01.2007
Fort Lewis, WA
United States Army Fort Sill, OK
01.2001 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Religion
Faith International University
Master of Divinity Degree -
Faith International University
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
- Solano Help Inc., Board Member, 2010, 2014
- Political Advisor- Councilwoman Pam Bertani, Fairfield, CA, 2012, 2014
- Faith Partners Inc., Clergy Member Educational Task Force, 2012, 2014
- Port Commission Social Media Campaign Lead Frank Boykin Jr., 2019, 2020
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Basileus | President, Burlington, NC, 2017
- Tacoma – Pierce County Black Collective, 2002