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Edward Williams

Edward Williams

Spring

Summary

Dynamic Outreach Minister with a proven track record at Christ Like Church, adept in public speaking and spiritual leadership. Excelled in fostering community engagement and spiritual growth, enhancing program outreach through innovative community service initiatives. Skilled in counseling and biblical knowledge, significantly improved volunteer coordination and community awareness.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Outreach Minister-Novellus Assisted Living

Christ Like Church
01.2020 - Current


  • Conducted presentations at assisted and community centers to educate others about the importance of giving their lives to Christ.
  • Developed strong interpersonal skills through frequent interactions with diverse populations during outreach activities.
  • Monitored progress of other volunteers towards service plan goals.
  • Spoke with senior citizen groups to expand community engagement and program outreach.
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
  • Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
  • Supervised volunteers, fostering a collaborative environment that encouraged teamwork and commitment to shared goals.
  • Organized and led community outreach programs to improve local engagement and support.
  • Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.


Outreach Minister-AtriaCypresswood Assisted Living

Self Employed
10.2013 - Current
  • Provided compassionate counseling services for individuals dealing with personal crises or seeking spiritual guidance.
  • Facilitated small group sessions to deepen members' faith and understanding of religious texts.
  • Fostered supportive and inclusive church environment, welcoming members from diverse backgrounds.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.

Outreach Minister-Old Yale Day Care

First Church Heights
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Organized and coordinated special events such as guest speaker series or holiday celebrations to foster unity among congregation members.
  • Supervised volunteers, fostering a collaborative environment that encouraged teamwork and commitment to shared goals.
  • Organized and led community outreach programs to improve local engagement and support.
  • Facilitated small group sessions to deepen members' faith and understanding of religious texts.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.


Outreach Minister-Old Yale Day Care

Self-employeed
05.2009 - 01.2015
  • Coordinated various outreach activities to raise public awareness about Christ.
  • Conducted presentations at assisted and community centers to educate others about the importance of giving their lives to Christ.
  • Developed strong interpersonal skills through frequent interactions with diverse populations during outreach activities.
  • Delivered presentations to interested groups and answered wide-ranging questions about who Christ is.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
  • Monitored progress of other volunteers towards service plan goals.
  • Spoke with senior citizen groups to expand community engagement and program outreach.
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
  • Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.

Community Liaison Minister

Covenant Grace
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Provided crisis intervention and supportive counseling services to assist clients facing issues and problems.
  • Promoted spiritual growth.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.

Sales Merchandiser

Republic Beverage
01.1996 - 01.2009
  • Maximized shelf space utilization by optimizing product displays, leading to increased product visibility.
  • Increased sales by establishing strong relationships with clients and understanding their needs.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly, resulting in repeat business and positive feedback from clients.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for growth, implementing targeted action plans that drove increased performance.
  • Conducted regular store visits to ensure proper execution of merchandising strategies, maintaining a professional store appearance.

Delivery Driver

Star Furniture Company
01.1995 - 01.1996
  • Completed on-time furniture by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.

Education

Master of Arts - Christian Education

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX
05-2018

Bachelor of Science - Christian Counseling

College of Biblical Studies
Houston, TX
08-2012

Skills

  • Public speaking
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Community service
  • Counseling
  • Biblical Knowledge
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • Certified Community Health Worker, Issued by Texas Department of State Health Services. Certified September 2023
  • Area of Certification-counseling

Interests

  • Electronic set up and troubleshooting (TV, computers, software)
  • Photography

Timeline

Outreach Minister-Novellus Assisted Living

Christ Like Church
01.2020 - Current

Outreach Minister-Old Yale Day Care

First Church Heights
01.2015 - 01.2020

Outreach Minister-AtriaCypresswood Assisted Living

Self Employed
10.2013 - Current

Outreach Minister-Old Yale Day Care

Self-employeed
05.2009 - 01.2015

Community Liaison Minister

Covenant Grace
01.2006 - 01.2009

Sales Merchandiser

Republic Beverage
01.1996 - 01.2009

Delivery Driver

Star Furniture Company
01.1995 - 01.1996

Master of Arts - Christian Education

Dallas Baptist University

Bachelor of Science - Christian Counseling

College of Biblical Studies
Edward Williams