Jeff Meyer
Middleton,WI
Summary
Vision-driven strategic leader and collaborative organization professional brings track record of success in start-up efforts. Outstanding background managing multiple products from ideation to market launch and profitable monetization. Strong entrepreneurial spirit, open mind and willingness to take on new challenges that require patience and perseverance.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Startup Founder
Neighboring Life
Madison, WI
01.2023 - Current
- Developed business plan to launch startup venture.
- Identified potential investors and presented investment opportunities.
- Raised capital through organization donors and .partners.
- Developed strategies for marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness.
- Created infrastructure and tools for launch.
- Established vision and operational strategy for ministry growth.
Founder & Managing Director
Jeff Meyer Coaching (Meyer Plus LLC)
Madison, WI
09.2018 - Current
- Developed content including digital curriculum that helped clients clarify their vision and build a comprehensive plan to realize it.
- Created encouraging community around the shared dream pursuit where clients inspired each other and held each other accountable.
- Used role playing, lectures and simulations to present information in variety of instructional techniques and formats.
- Coached and empowered employees by creating and sharing motivational vision plans.
- Advised clients on operational processes, organizational structures, product development, pricing strategies and other key business decisions.
- Collaborated with management teams to develop strategic plans for achieving long-term objectives.
- Provided guidance and support to small businesses in the areas of operations, marketing, finance and human resources.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to maximize revenue growth.
- Assisted clients in identifying their core competencies and developing a competitive advantage in their respective markets.
- Counseled clients on ways to create an effective marketing strategy that will help them reach their target audience.
- Facilitated workshops that addressed topics such as time management, team building and conflict resolution.
- Launched and maintained regular podcast called "Stop Doubting Your Dream" (84 episodes as of February 23, 2024)
- Authored two books "Fear Not, Dream Big & Execute" & "The Dream Primer"
- Retained monthly by 4 million dollar company to help with vision clarity and alignment.
Consultant "Navigator"
Auxano
Nashville, TN
04.2008 - Current
- Guided non-profit organizations, a for-profit company, and over 20 churches in multiple denominations in a comprehensive vision clarity process
- Helped church starts get launched with clear vision.
- Facilitated name change and re-launch for a church choosing to change instead of dying.
- Provided advice on operational processes, business development initiatives, organizational changes and other areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with clients to develop action plans to address specific challenges and objectives.
- Facilitated workshops with cross-functional teams to review current practices related to innovation and growth opportunities.
- Expedited governance changes to assist organizations in stream lining their operations to achieve vision.
- Led training sessions for coaches
- Directed a leadership growth workshop for Lead Auxano Team
- Maintained long-term supportive relationships with my clients and their constituents
Lead Pastor
Christ Memorial Lutheran Church "the Church"
Madison, WI
12.1998 - Current
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive vision for the church's growth and development.
- Recruited, trained, managed, and supervised staff members in order to ensure operational efficiency of the church.
- Consistently gathered feedback from congregation on programs and activities in order to plan future initiatives.
- Managed budgeting process to ensure financial stability of the church's operations.
- Engaged in public speaking engagements regarding topics relevant to faith-based organizations.
- Researched current trends in religion and theology to keep up-to-date on issues affecting churches today.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.
- Provided spiritual guidance and leadership to church members.
- Created yearly sermon themes based on yearly milestones that moved us toward our "Household WELLs" vision.
- Expanded our reach by adding two additional worship sites in neighboring communities.
- Facilitated a name change to better communicate our identity and vision to the community.
- Led Governance overhaul to Policy-based Governance.
- Started a weekly "contemporary worship" experience.
- Launched missional communities called lifeGroups.
- Collaborated with our team in creating Missional Leader, a comprehensive coaching curriculum for multiplying missional leaders that is still being used locally and was used to help PLI transition from a conference-based model to a lifestyle-training model.
- Gained approval to extend my leadership beyond the congregation to broader community leadership including working with Auxano, establishing my own LLC, serving with PLI int he launch of PLI-Missional Leader.
Associate Pastor
First Immanuel Lutheran Church
Cedarburg, WI
04.1996 - 12.1998
- Started a "contemporary service" to add to weekly worship offerings.
- Launch Care Groups-mission-focused, home-centered, weekly life groups.
- Taught confirmation classes both for the day school and public school youth.
- Preached regularly and worked on weekly worship/ sermon themes.
- Provided pastoral care and counseling as a part of the pastoral team.
- Created curriculum for and facilitated marriage retreats.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Created Bible study materials for small group meetings, Sunday school classes and other educational activities.
Associate Pastor
Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church
West Des Moines, IA
06.1992 - 04.1996
- Developed mission program for the church.
- Provided pastoral care for members of the congregation, including counseling, visitation and prayer.
- Developed and implemented church-wide programs designed to increase spiritual growth and foster community engagement.
- Organized weekly services that included scripture readings, sermons, prayers and music.
- Conducted baptisms, weddings and funerals in accordance with religious practices.
- Created Bible study materials for small group meetings, Sunday school classes and other educational activities.
- Facilitated youth ministry events such as retreats, camps, mission trips and service projects.
- Launched a ministry for and with singles.
- Collaborated in the launch of a new worship site.
- Started a small group ministry.
- Created a "contemporary worship" experience.
- Launched and maintained a Divorce Care group.
Education
M.Div. -
Concordia Seminary
St Louis, MO05-1992
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Seminary
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI05-1988
Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Board Reporting
- Industry Expertise
- Business Networking
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Marketing
- Consulting
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Structuring
- Revenue Development
- Board Collaboration
- Financial Management
- Strategic Vision
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Product Roadmaps
- Goal Setting
- Policies and Procedures Development
- Process Improvements
- Talent Acquisition
- Team Engagement
- Start-Up Operations
- Revenue Generation
- Client Engagement
- Team Leadership
- Corporate Governance
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
- Speaking & Communication
Affiliations
- Member of local BNI Chapter (Business Network International)
- Trumpet Player
- Singer
Accomplishments
- Commissioned by PLI Board of Directors to create new curriculum for PLI that helped organization transition. (PLI Missional Leader)
- Top 10 Finalist for Author Academy Elite Award for my first book "Fear Not, Dream Big, & Execute" 2019
- PLI Board of Director Member
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Startup Founder
Neighboring Life
01.2023 - Current
Founder & Managing Director
Jeff Meyer Coaching (Meyer Plus LLC)
09.2018 - Current
Consultant "Navigator"
Auxano
04.2008 - Current
Lead Pastor
Christ Memorial Lutheran Church "the Church"
12.1998 - Current
Associate Pastor
First Immanuel Lutheran Church
04.1996 - 12.1998
Associate Pastor
Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church
06.1992 - 04.1996
M.Div. -
Concordia Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Seminary
Concordia University Wisconsin