John Nixon

• As COO, oversaw development of programs for employee communication that enhanced pastor participation and strengthened community.
• Directed COVID emergency response for 143 churches in 5 states, educating pastors, issuing guidelines for safe operations, procedure for reopening churches safely.
• Worked to update and implement denominational policies that align with organizational mission and goals.
• Kept employee records for church assignments, transfer of church assignments, retirement, issuing of pastor credentials, church membership statistics.
• Participated in new employee interviews and placement as a member of the administrative team.

• Taught courses in biblical theology, biblical preaching and personal ministry
• Counseled students in academic success and personal family issues
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of student projects
• Served on university committees, contributing to policy development and strategic planning efforts.
• Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
• Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
• Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
• Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
• Promoted collaboration by developing group projects and fostering a positive learning environment.
• Strengthened department reputation by presenting at conferences, serving on committees, and participating in professional organizations.
• Expanded program offerings by developing a new academic course for student relationship development.

• Led congregational growth initiatives, fostering community engagement and spiritual development.
• Developed and implemented medical outreach program using professionals in church to serve disadvantaged in community
• Assisted families during times of crisis by providing compassionate pastoral care, prayer support, and guidance.
• Supervised volunteers and staff leading pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
• 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.
• Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
• Provided pastoral care to congregation members, offering guidance, support, and counseling when needed.
• Provided premarital counseling and officiated weddings, helping couples establish a strong foundation for their marriages.
• Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
• Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
• Mentored pastoral staff, promoting professional development and effective ministry practices.
• Facilitated worship services, ensuring theological accuracy, spiritual growth, and family health
• Spearheaded fundraising efforts, for construction of Middle School building, Collegedale, TN
• Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
• Led worship services with a focus on creating an inclusive environment that welcomed a diverse array of attendees.

Coordinated activities for pastors with Ministerial Association director and other area ministerial secretaries

Developed with ministerial team a strategic pastoral needs assessment document for administrators

Participated in planning professional events for pastors nationwide