Dr. Michael O'Shea
Whitehouse,OH
Summary
Gifted leader, teacher, and public communicator with years of experience in a post-Christian context helping people reconstruct Christian faith.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor
Waterville Community Church
Waterville, OH
08.2011 - Current
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Researched current trends in religion and theology to keep up-to-date on issues affecting churches today.
- Provided spiritual guidance and leadership to church members.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Recruited, trained, managed, and supervised staff members in order to ensure operational efficiency of the church.
- Created sermon outlines and delivered inspirational sermons on Sunday mornings.
- Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive vision for the church's growth and development.
- Organized weekly worship services, Bible study groups, prayer meetings, and other special events.
- Attended conferences related to religious topics or current issues facing churches.
- Engaged in public speaking engagements regarding topics relevant to faith-based organizations.
- Drafted articles and delivered speeches to share information about religious issues.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Area Director
Young Life Toledo
Toledo, OH
08.2003 - 08.2011
- Wrote articles for newsletters and bulletins.
- Demonstrated effective leadership, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget, training key staff and volunteers, and strategic planning.
- Researched current trends in religion and theology to keep up-to-date on issues affecting religious organizations and spiritual development.
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers.
- Spearheaded community outreach programs.
- Participated in fundraising to support organizational activities.
- Recruited, trained, managed, and supervised staff members in order to ensure operational efficiency.
- Created sermon outlines and delivered inspirational sermons on Sunday mornings.
- Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives.
- Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
- Facilitated communication between volunteers, staff members, and outside organizations as needed.
- Established mentorship program for youth members of the congregation.
- Attended conferences related to religious topics or current issues facing religious organizations.
- Reached out to unchurched.
- Engaged in public speaking engagements regarding topics relevant to faith-based organizations.
- Drafted articles and delivered speeches to share information about religious issues.
- Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education
Doctor of Ministry D.Min - Theology
Duke University
Durham, NC05-2021
Master of Arts - Theology
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA12-2011
Master of Science - Education
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH12-2002
Skills
- Discipleship
- Christian Education
- Leadership Development
- Teaching
- Organizational Leadership
- Inspirational Leadership
- Preparing Weekly Sermons
- Spiritual Guidance
- Volunteer Management
- Public Speaking
- Counseling
- Preaching
- Staff Leadership
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Pastor
Waterville Community Church
08.2011 - Current
Area Director
Young Life Toledo
08.2003 - 08.2011
Doctor of Ministry D.Min - Theology
Duke University
Master of Arts - Theology
Fuller Theological Seminary
Master of Science - Education
Bowling Green State University
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