Jimmy High
Lewis Center,OH
Summary
Experienced pastoral leader with a proven track record in community engagement and event coordination with extensive leadership and organizational skills. Adept at fostering collaborative relationships and managing diverse teams, as well as orchestrating seamless events and ensuring effective communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Pastor
Northwest Church Of The Nazarene
06.2022 - Current
- Built a thriving youth and family ministry that provides spiritual, personal, and relational support to the community.
- Developed multiple programs and recruited/trained numerous volunteers to lead, including both adults and teens.
- Worked in collaboration to create events to benefit and engage the community and students, often with hundreds of participants.
- Providing intervention support for students by working directly with families and schools in determining goals and strategies for success.
Lead Pastor
Victoria First Church Of The Nazarene
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Leadership and oversight of a large church during it's transition period after a long-term pastor retirement.
- Leadership and coaching of multiple staff members/lay leaders.
- Preaching, teaching, and leading multiple boards/committees.
- New program development and improvements, specifically in the areas of youth/young adults.
Lead Pastor
Anaheim First Church Of The Nazarene
08.2017 - 02.2021
- Leadership and oversight of 5 language-specific congregations (English, Spanish, Korean, Arabic, and Tagalog).
- Development of multiple community programs and partnerships to aid struggling families, including a Christmas toy giveaway that collaborated with many other nonprofits throughout Orange County.
- Leadership and coaching of multiple staff members and lay leadership
- Preaching, teaching, and leading multiple boards/committees.
Executive and Spiritual Growth Pastor
Decatur First Church Of The Nazarene
03.2015 - 08.2017
- Provided strategic leadership and planning in the execution of the church's mission and vision.
- Creation and development of new programs, including discipleship groups, pathways, support groups, and multigenerational connections.
- Provided leadership, oversight, and coaching to a staff of over 50.
- Responsibilities included teaching, preaching, and leading multiple boards/committees.
- Oversight of day-to-day operations, a budget of over 1 million a year, and building projects that were in the millions of dollars.
Youth Pastor
Hernando Church Of The Nazarene
03.2012 - 08.2015
- Revitalized youth ministry (most considered "at-risk") by developing engaging programs and activities focused on spiritual growth.
- Responsible for all youth programming, including gatherings, trainings, and retreats.
- Organized events and projects designed to reach out to the community.
Education
Master of Arts - Youth, Children, And Family Ministry
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID2016
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL2009
Skills
- Program Management
- Event Coordination
- Communication
- Team Leadership
- Crisis Management
- Program Development
- Organizational Skills
- Collaboration
- Coaching
- Community Engagement
- Problem Solving
- Digital Literacy
Credentials
Ordained Elder - Church of the Nazarene
Timeline
Associate Pastor
Northwest Church Of The Nazarene
06.2022 - Current
Lead Pastor
Victoria First Church Of The Nazarene
02.2021 - 04.2022
Lead Pastor
Anaheim First Church Of The Nazarene
08.2017 - 02.2021
Executive and Spiritual Growth Pastor
Decatur First Church Of The Nazarene
03.2015 - 08.2017
Youth Pastor
Hernando Church Of The Nazarene
03.2012 - 08.2015
Master of Arts - Youth, Children, And Family Ministry
Northwest Nazarene University
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Olivet Nazarene University
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