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Janice Watkins-Harris

Thomasville,NC

Summary

Dedicated candidate eager to guide on spiritual matters and promote spiritual growth. Skilled in teaching, mentoring and counseling. Adept at building relationships and qualified to lead and organize small groups and congregations. Open-minded and committed to serving with utmost patience. Disciplined religious worker with extensive experience in community outreach and spiritual guidance. Approachable and committed to building relationships and fostering sense of belonging. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Environmental health and safety professional prepared to enhance workplace safety and ensure compliance. Proven ability to implement effective safety programs and reduce hazards. Known for fostering teamwork and driving results while adapting to changing needs. Skilled in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and incident investigation.

Overview

103
103
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastoral Associate

Emmanuel Baptist Church
10.2013 - Current
  • Trained and supported new ministers on effectively sharing the word.
  • 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.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs focused on helping middle school students plan for college or vocational education opportunities and participate in local civic processes.

Director of Christian Education

Emmanuel Baptist Church
06.2003 - Current
  • Kept age and stage training and supporting documentation up to date and equipped new Christian education volunteers.
  • Delivered instruction, supervision and consultation to individuals in supervisory clinical pastoral education program.
  • Collaborated with training team and developed missionary and member care training that met educational and spiritual needs in organization.
  • Offered Christian education, pastoral care and spiritual support in high-stress environment.
  • Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
  • Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
  • Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
  • Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.
01.2003 - Current
  • Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
  • Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
  • Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures.
  • Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety.
  • Eliminated dangerous behaviors potentially impacting worker safety in [Type] settings through careful analysis and process optimization.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Arts & Music Leader

Emmanuel Baptist Church
01.1993 - Current
  • Selects music and worship activities that complement the women’s ministry event.
  • Coordinates the music selections with the event planner.
  • Recruits singers and musicians for events.
  • Provides lyrics and soundtracks for music as needed.
  • Creates Power Point slides for lyrics.
  • Schedules worship practices prior to events.
  • Serves on the Leadership Team and attends meetings.
  • Organise Drama performances during the year (including finding a script, organising volunteers and rehearsals)
  • Communicate the purpose and vision of the Drama ministry to the Team members
  • Encourage the team, co-ordinate and motivate them to serve cheerfully
  • Assist and encourage the new volunteers
  • Complete the Annual ministry start-up checklist at the beginning of year to make sure you have completed risk management and are ready to run for the year
  • Each term our ministry leaders meet with a mentor whose goal is to encourage, support, give oversight and pray for the leaders and ministry.
  • Complete the Incident report form when accidents or incidents happen.

“Tell of the greatness of God.”

Psalms 145:3-4 Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.


Interim Pastor

Emmanuel Baptist Church
06.2014 - 06.2015
  • 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.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Womens Ministry Leader

Emmanuel Baptist Church
05.2000 - 05.2015
  • 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.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of womens ministry.
  • Responsibilities included one or more of the following:
    Establishing new women’s ministries and/or expanding the reach of current ones. (example, bible studies, fellowships, moms day out, conferences and retreats)
    Oversaw the daily operations of women’s ministries including assisting single mom families.
    Organizing and hosting programs and services such as prayer groups, support groups, Bible study, retreats, outreach programs, and missions
    Facilitating support services and/or performing community outreach to attract new members.

Community Awareness Raising Event Coordinator

Emmanuel Baptist Church
07.2005 - 06.2013
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
  • Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
  • Fostered relationships with local and national wedding suppliers to obtain best price, quality, and delivery of products.
  • Led vendor negotiations to obtain cost-effective services and products.
  • Supervised onsite team of caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.

Education

No Degree -

Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, NC

BS in Pastoral Leadership General Bachelor of Scie - Christian Education

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2026

No Degree - Christian Studies

Shaw University
High Point, NC
08.

High School Diploma -

Thomasville Senior High School
Thomasville, NC
06.1980

Skills

  • Spiritual Care
  • Administrative Leadership
  • Annual Budgets
  • Compassionate Care
  • Biblical Stewardship
  • Crisis Response
  • Community Outreach Programs
  • Pastoral Counseling
  • Music Ministry
  • Committee Leadership
  • Nursing Homes
  • Sermon Writing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Lesson Implementation
  • Serve Individuals
  • Special Projects
  • Group Activities
  • Sunday School Instruction
  • Sick Visitation
  • Activity Planning and Leadership
  • Volunteer Programs
  • Office Meetings
  • Administer Sacraments
  • Communion Preparation
  • Youth Ministry Support
  • Share Faith
  • Ministry Outreach Activities
  • PowerPoint Presentations
  • Evangelism Support
  • Prayer Groups
  • Worship Planning
  • Administrative Support
  • Motivational and Inspirational
  • Conflict Management

Accomplishments

Judgement House Covenant Partner

8 years of judgement House Productions

1250 lives rededicated to Christ

750 plus first time acceptance of Christ

Led the Emmanuel Church Family on Evangelistic Ministry

Rallied Church Family as ONE to make Disciples.

Timeline

Interim Pastor

Emmanuel Baptist Church
06.2014 - 06.2015

Pastoral Associate

Emmanuel Baptist Church
10.2013 - Current

Community Awareness Raising Event Coordinator

Emmanuel Baptist Church
07.2005 - 06.2013

Director of Christian Education

Emmanuel Baptist Church
06.2003 - Current

Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.
01.2003 - Current

Womens Ministry Leader

Emmanuel Baptist Church
05.2000 - 05.2015

Arts & Music Leader

Emmanuel Baptist Church
01.1993 - Current

No Degree -

Davidson County Community College

BS in Pastoral Leadership General Bachelor of Scie - Christian Education

Liberty University

No Degree - Christian Studies

Shaw University

High School Diploma -

Thomasville Senior High School
Janice Watkins-Harris