JEFFREY HIGGINS
PASADENA,MD
Summary
Mission-driven candidate with more than 24 years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environments. Successful in overseeing community services, developing multi-generational teams, communicating effectively, fundraising, and creative problem-solving.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Worship/College/Missions Pastor
Faith Baptist Church
2006.10 - Current
- Responsible for all aspects of planning, preparation, and leadership of multi-generational worship experiences.
- Recruited and developed creative and technical teams with over 50 volunteers.
- Responsible for presenting a critical $2.2 million fundraising project for the development of a new elementary school
- Serving as Mission Pastor, coordinating all preparation, logistic and ministry details for international/national and local mission activities.
- Developed an international child sponsorship program, providing food and education to children in India and Sri Lanka.
- Key leader in development of vision, outreach strategies, and communication plans for an influential, multi-generational church.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
Assistant Worship Pastor/Collegiate Minister
Faith Baptist Church
2003.10 - 2006.10
- Implemented a new Contemporary Worship Service that began with an average attendance of 75 and has grown to an average of 200 attendees a week
- Developed strong volunteer teams for music ministry, providing training and mentorship to musicians and vocalists.
- Led Blended-style worship services of 500+ worshippers, combining Band, Orchestra and Choir elements
- Served as College and Career Minister, responsible for teaching Sunday School, facilitating Young Adult Small Groups, calendar planning and the execution of fellowship and Servant Evangelism mission events
- Developed strong relationships with families in the congregation through personal visits, counseling sessions, and social events.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently, ensuring cost-effective procurement of instruments, equipment, and materials needed for worship services.
- Fostered a sense of community within the congregation through regular communication, events, and outreach initiatives.
Church Planter
Refuge Church
2003.05 - 2003.10
- Served as a Church Planter for the BCMD and started a new congregation of Young Adults
- Executed administrative tasks including record keeping, mass communication and the creation of promotional materials
- Acted as Church Pastor, leading Small Group Bible Studies and Worship
Worship Pastor
Faith Baptist Church
2000.05 - 2003.05
- Transitioned Traditional church to a Contemporary-style with full band
- Recruited and trained band members, vocalists and sound technicians
- Directed and practiced Adult and Children’s choirs in weekly performances as well as dramatic holiday productions
- Served as Campus Missionary for the BCMD to McDaniel College, forming evangelistic/discipleship relationships with students
- Responsible for the planning and preparation of community-wide outreach events including week-long soccer camps, weekly children’s day camps and VBS music coordination
Education
BS in Multidisciplinary Studies: Religion and Psychology -
Liberty University
MA in Religion, Worship Studies -
Liberty University
08.2009
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Advanced interpersonal abilities
- Multitasking
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Worship/College/Missions Pastor
Faith Baptist Church
2006.10 - Current
Assistant Worship Pastor/Collegiate Minister
Faith Baptist Church
2003.10 - 2006.10
Church Planter
Refuge Church
2003.05 - 2003.10
Worship Pastor
Faith Baptist Church
2000.05 - 2003.05
BS in Multidisciplinary Studies: Religion and Psychology -
Liberty University
MA in Religion, Worship Studies -
Liberty University
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