Derek Dougherty
McCalla,AL
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Cross Creek Church and Mission To the World, excelling in relationship building and team-based project planning. Spearheaded adult ministries and enhanced team collaboration, while mentoring leaders and volunteers. Committed to values-driven leadership, fostering spiritual growth, and maximizing impact through effective communication and strategic resource management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Congregational Ministries
Cross Creek Church
09.2022 - Current
- Led adult ministries, church administrative systems, and facility management. Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication and goal setting.
- Developed a strategic youth ministry team by providing mentorship, guidance, opportunities for professional growth, and performance reviews.
- Cared for church staff through providing regular support, feedback, and affirmation in order to boost morale and efficacy.
- Designed and managed internship programs; led recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of youth ministry staff.
Learning Team Member
Mission To The World
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop software and e-learning development tools to develop interactive training courses.
- Assisted in the onboarding and training of new missionaries by facilitating orientation meetings, leading learning cohorts, and contributing to course development.
- Analyzed and selected most appropriate strategies, methodologies and technologies to maximize learning experience and impact.
- Exceeded performance goals through diligent task completion, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through on assignments.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks effectively and adjusting workload as necessary to meet deadlines.
International Missionary
Mission To The World
10.2013 - 12.2021
- Prepared and delivered mission-related presentations to churches and community groups.
- Enhanced cultural understanding by learning local language and customs and incorporating them into daily interactions.
- Facilitated spiritual growth among congregation members, leading weekly services and bible study sessions.
- Developed national church leaders through regular coaching, discipleship, and provision of gradually increasing leadership responsibilities.
- Collaborated with other missionaries and national church partners to strategize, plan, and execute ministry initiatives.
Music Ministry Leader
Cross Creek Church
08.2009 - 05.2015
- Led, developed, and cared for a team of volunteer church musicians.
- Selected and maintained music and sound equipment for a mobile church plant.
- Managed budgets for various ministries ensuring responsible stewardship of church resources while maximizing impact on ministry objectives.
- Increased volunteer participation for various ministries by establishing a comprehensive recruitment and training process.
- Implemented engaging small group studies that fostered close relationships among church members while promoting spiritual growth and accountability.
Education
Master of Arts - Christian Spiritual Formation And Leadership
Friends University
Wichita, KS05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Music Ministry
Bryan College
Dayton, TN05-2009
Skills
- Relationship building
- One-on-one coaching and discipleship
- Team-based project planning
- Prompt, clear communication
- Collaborative decision-making
- Adult learning facilitation
- Values-driven leadership
- Piano, vocal, and guitar experience
Accomplishments
Collaborated with a team of missionaries in growing a Peruvian church and handing off leadership to nationals.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Director of Congregational Ministries
Cross Creek Church
09.2022 - Current
Learning Team Member
Mission To The World
09.2022 - 12.2024
International Missionary
Mission To The World
10.2013 - 12.2021
Music Ministry Leader
Cross Creek Church
08.2009 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Christian Spiritual Formation And Leadership
Friends University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Ministry
Bryan College
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