Dr. Jessica Claire
Matthews,NC
Summary
Motivated Pastor committed to leading people in being followers of Jesus through a biblical foundation in study, worship, community, giving, evangelism, and service. Offering more than 15 years' expertise in pastoral leadership with success in implementing mission and vision set forth by church leaders. Prepared to bring 25-year background to a growing community.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Pastor/Director of Ministries/Campus Pastor
Midwest Veterinary Supply
03.2017 - Current
- Provide leadership, teaching, direction, coaching, and counsel to multi-site congregation church of 3500+ and staff of all 80+ full-time and part-time employees.
- Serve as a regular contributor/communicator on Teaching Team.
- Lead pastoral moments and vision casting in weekend services from broadcast campus.
- Teach Discovery's mission, vision, and values orientation class.
- Oversee implementation and process of Membership.
- Provide direct support, oversight, and leadership to Campus Pastors and Ministry Directors.
- Previously provided leadership and oversight to HR and staff policies and procedures.
- Help Manage annual church budget of $11.8 million.
- Develop and cultivate professional relationships with local and global mission partners through created strategy to mobilize the church community to live on mission by championing specific Kingdom causes.
- Create, research, and communicate biblical lessons in a variety of settings including weekend services, church-wide events, various bible studies, and church-wide classes.
- Responsible for all on-boarding / off-boarding of staff, annual staff assessments, and compensation reviews.
- Lead weekly staff meetings, Director meetings, and Operation / Global calendar meetings.
- Provide pastoral leadership to Sand Lake campus of 2,000+.
- Participate in Elder meetings.
- Provide point leadership to cultivate staff culture.
- Work with financial stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Officiate special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and communion.
- Provide spiritual care through counseling and prayer.
- Create plans, systems, and strategies to ensure projects are completed on time and done with quality.
- Oversee administration and management of all areas of ministry
- Prepare variety of different written communications, reports, and documents
Worship Arts Director
Discovery Church
05.2011 - 03.2017
- Created weekly worship services for 4 campuses.
- Served on weekend teaching team.
- Provided pastoral leadership to worship staff consisting of worship pastors, techs, and 100+ volunteers.
- Led worship in weekend services, holiday services, and church-wide events.
- Created original worship music.
- Created and cultivated a relational multicultural culture.
- Organized state-wide music clinics.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Developed programs for holidays and unique events
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped, and empowered volunteers
Lead Worship Pastor
Discovery Church
04.2008 - 05.2011
- Chose music and creative elements for weekend services.
- Created and systemized scheduling for over 100 volunteers at 3 campuses.
- Wrote and produced church worship album with original so
President
Parrott Financial
10.2004 - 12.2007
- Led and managed Mortgage Broker Firm of 15 employees.
- Recruited, hired, and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
- Originated and brokered residential mortgages.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
Education
Certificate - Historical And Geographical Settings of The Bible
Jerusalem University College
Jerusalem, IsraelSome College (No Degree) - Music
Valencia College
Orlando, FLMaster of Arts - Christian Leadership
Hope International University
Fullerton, CA12.2023
Honorary Undergraduate Degree | Years in Ministry -
Hope International University
Fullerton, CA12.2021
Skills
- Writing and preparing messages
- Discipleship
- Preaching
- Mission-oriented
- Creative Communication
- Musician/singer
- Pastoral counselor
- Goal casting and implementation
- Organizational Leadership
- Biblical stewardship
- Team building
- Multi-cultural bridge builder
- Spiritual leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Creative service planning
Additional Information
Has a passion to teach God's word through accurate biblical context with the mission to make disciples of Jesus . Has time spent studying the biblical story and how it applies today on location in Israel and Turkey under the teachings of Ray Vanderlaan and Brad Gray.
Spiritual Gifts:
Faith
Encouragement
Communication
Leadership
Timeline
Executive Pastor/Director of Ministries/Campus Pastor
Midwest Veterinary Supply
03.2017 - Current
Worship Arts Director
Discovery Church
05.2011 - 03.2017
Lead Worship Pastor
Discovery Church
04.2008 - 05.2011
President
Parrott Financial
10.2004 - 12.2007
Certificate - Historical And Geographical Settings of The Bible
Jerusalem University College
Some College (No Degree) - Music
Valencia College
Master of Arts - Christian Leadership
Hope International University
Honorary Undergraduate Degree | Years in Ministry -
Hope International University
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