Seasoned financial executive with 12 years of CFO leadership and 15 years of pastoral ministry, offering a blend of fiscal stewardship and servant leadership. Proven ability to align financial strategy with organizational mission, streamline operations, and provide the infrastructure that frees ministry leaders and congregations to thrive.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Baptist General Association of Virginia
Henrico, VA
12.2013 - Current
Provide strategic counsel and guidance to Executive Director in establishing and implementing corporate vision, organizational goals, and strategic plan.
Develop and execute budget and financial strategies for non-profit corporation with $20M annual revenue, $50M endowed funds, $100M total assets, and 110 employees in 15 states.
Frequently communicate vision to partners, agencies, staff, and donors.
Administer and direct all finance, compliance, and human resource initiatives.
Oversee and implement operational policies and guidelines.
Manage capital expenditures for 12 properties.
SENIOR PASTOR
First Baptist Church
Waynesboro, VA
03.2005 - 11.2013
Utilized communication and collaboration skills with high-capacity leaders to implement a strategic planning process with 1,300-member congregation that restructured staffing model, hired new ministerial staff, doubled attendance, and increased revenue by 30%.
SENIOR PASTOR
Chestnut Grove Baptist Church
Earlysville, VA
05.1998 - 02.2005
Built relational capital and implemented efficient, best practices that led to organizational restructuring, tripled participation, quadrupled revenue, and a $1.2M capital campaign.
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT
First Union National Bank
Wilmington, NC
06.1989 - 08.1995
Utilized communication and coaching skills to increase staff productivity while building relationships with local business owners and community leaders that grew deposits and loans, leading to a top ten ranking among the 260-branch network.