Ian D. Nickerson
Abilene,TX
Summary
Beloved Evangelist and dynamic spiritual leader committed to church community and evangelistic initiatives to encourage, inspire and build congregation. Shares unwavering faith with families and young people by upholding high moral standards through discipleship of Jesus Christ. Demonstrates joyful hope and divine leadership through praise, worship and stewarding church members closer to God. I am actively involved in foreign mission work.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Ministering Evangelist
Minda Street Church of Christ
2016.10 - Current
- Mentored new believers through one-on-one meetings and small group sessions, fostering personal growth and spiritual growth development.
- Encouraged and facilitated spiritual growth of parishioners and discipled new Christians.
- Promoted healthy family dynamics through marriage enrichment workshops, couples retreats, and parent education seminars.
- Organized volunteer efforts for local charities, promoting social responsibility within the congregation.
- Counseled congregants during times of crisis or major life changes, providing emotional support and spiritual guidance.
- Revised and implemented new church activities to explore, rehab and reignite evangelistic emphasis.
- Collaborated with church leadership to create and implement a strategic plan for growth and sustainability.
- Implemented a discipleship pathway for new members, guiding them through the process of becoming fully engaged and integrated into the church community.
- Trained lay leaders in various ministry roles, enhancing overall church effectiveness and outreach capabilities.
- Monitored and participated in social media community user groups conversations to engage technical audience.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Assistant Minister/Director of Educational Services
Minda Street Church of Christ
2015.06 - 2016.10
- Championed initiatives to address the diverse needs of congregation members, including support groups for grief recovery, addiction recovery, and marriage enrichment.
- Preached thought-provoking sermons that resonated with diverse audiences while maintaining doctrinal accuracy.
- Managed the recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers, ensuring effective support for various church activities.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for new visitors by creating informative materials about church programs and services.
- Implemented strategies for membership retention by nurturing relationships with existing congregation members through regular communication and followups.
- Led small group Bible studies, encouraging personal growth and deeper understanding of the faith among participants.
- Mentored and supported junior ministry staff, providing guidance on sermon preparation, pastoral care, and personal spiritual development.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events such as retreats, conferences, workshops, and fundraisers.
- Enhanced congregation involvement by organizing outreach programs and community events.
- Promoted spiritual growth within the congregation by delivering meaningful sermons, facilitating engaging Bible studies, and fostering a supportive community atmosphere.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing curricula through regular reviews, identifying opportunities for enhancement or modification as needed.
Assistant Store Manager
International Suit Wearhouse
2011.04 - 2012.08
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Ministering Evangelist
East Denver/Mile High Church of Christ
2007.01 - 2010.12
- Mentored new believers through one-on-one meetings and small group sessions, fostering personal growth and spiritual development.
- Encouraged and facilitated spiritual growth of parishioners and discipled new Christians.
- Promoted healthy family dynamics through marriage enrichment workshops, couples retreats, and parent education seminars.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve accessibility at church facilities for individuals with disabilities or special needs.
- Organized volunteer efforts for local charities, promoting social responsibility within the congregation.
- Developed targeted outreach programs for community engagement, resulting in increased membership.
- Counseled congregants during times of crisis or major life changes, providing emotional support and spiritual guidance.
- Established partnerships with other churches to strengthen community ties and share resources effectively.
- Designed sermon series that addressed current societal issues, increasing relevance and impact on the lives of attendees.
- Trained lay leaders in various ministry roles, enhancing overall church effectiveness and outreach capabilities.
- Expanded congregation by delivering engaging and relevant sermons, incorporating multimedia presentations.
- Revitalized congregation through outreach and ministry engagement.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
Apartment Manager
Limestone Ridge
2005.03 - 2006.12
- Met with potential tenants to negotiate rent, explain occupancy terms and show available units.
- Conducted move-out and move-in inspections to determine charges for damages and market readiness.
- Prepared and processed lease and rental applications.
- Utilized media, banners and signs to advertise vacant apartments.
- Managed property financial records by collecting rent from 76 tenants and reconciling monthly accounts payable and receivable.
- Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
- Implemented and enforced policies and procedures to maintain properties to highest standards.
- Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates.
- Monitored and tracked payments and expenses, providing timely and accurate financial reports.
- Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
Ministering Evangelist
Highway 80 Church of Christ
2003.06 - 2006.12
- Mentored new believers through one-on-one meetings and small group sessions, fostering personal growth and spiritual development.
- Trained lay leaders in various ministry roles, enhancing overall church effectiveness and outreach capabilities.
- Designed sermon series that addressed current societal issues, increasing relevance and impact on the lives of attendees.
- Encouraged and facilitated spiritual growth of parishioners and discipled new Christians.
- Counseled congregants during times of crisis or major life changes, providing emotional support and spiritual guidance.
- Revised and implemented new church activities to explore, rehab and reignite evangelistic emphasis.
- Expanded congregation by delivering engaging and relevant sermons, incorporating multimedia presentations.
- Collaborated with church leadership to create and implement a strategic plan for growth and sustainability.
- Established partnerships with other churches to strengthen community ties and share resources effectively.
- Revitalized congregation through outreach and ministry engagement.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Education
Master of Divinity - Religious
05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
05.2016
Skills
- Team motivation
- Effective relationship building
- Crisis Management
- Team Collaboration
- Community Service
- Congregational care
- Preaching
- Spiritual instruction
- Self Motivation
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Public Speaking
- Professionalism
- Teaching
- Interpersonal Communication
- Leadership Development
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
Additional Information
In addition to the ministering evangelist role, I served as board Chair for the Community Foundation of Abilene (CFA). I am currently on the boards of CFA, Abilene Christian School, and Meals on Wheels, Inc.
Also, I was introduced to mission work in 2010, when I began working with congregations in Ghana, Africa. I traveled to Ghana again in 2023, with the Atlantic Bridge Initiative (ABI). In May of 2024, I led a group of seven ministers back to Ghana, as a Country Coordinator for ABI. Foreign mission work is an effort I wish to pursuit.
I am married to my eighth grade girlfriend, Sherita (James) who works at Abilene Christian University. We have two grown sons and one daughter who attends Abilene Christian School. She is a rising eighth grader.
References
Fred Famble, Minister
church of Christ, Trent, TX
c - 325.864.3533
famblef@gmail.com
Dr. Dan Bouchelle, President
Mission Resource Network, Burleson, TX
c -806.676.4421
dan.bouchelle@mrnet.org
Dr. Jerry Taylor, Minister, Professor (ret.)
church of Christ @ N. 10th & Treadway, Abilene, TX
c - 325.280.1674
jerrytaylor224@gmail.com
Affiliations
- Community Foundation of Abilene - Board Member
- Meals of Wheels Plus Inc. - Board Member
- Abilene Christian School - Board Member
- Taylor County Jail Religious Volunteer
Timeline
Ministering Evangelist - Minda Street Church of Christ
2016.10 - Current
Assistant Minister/Director of Educational Services - Minda Street Church of Christ
2015.06 - 2016.10
Assistant Store Manager - International Suit Wearhouse
2011.04 - 2012.08
Ministering Evangelist - East Denver/Mile High Church of Christ
2007.01 - 2010.12
Apartment Manager - Limestone Ridge
2005.03 - 2006.12
Ministering Evangelist - Highway 80 Church of Christ
2003.06 - 2006.12
Abilene Christian University - Master of Divinity, Religious
Abilene Christian University - Bachelor of Arts, Biblical Studies
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