John Riggs
Abington,PA
Summary
Seasoned pastor offering 10+ years of experience in strategic leadership and development. Committed to identifying creative solutions to help organizations thrive and individuals achieve success. Successful background in organizational and team leadership, program development and growth, leadership development, and mission-oriented strategic planning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Pastor
Trinity Community Church
Abington, PA
05.2018 - Current
- Provide organized leadership to groups and individuals
- Provide intentional care and counseling to individuals
- Direct oversight of organizations membership and assimilation process
- Identify, recruit, develop, and mobilize leaders and teams
- Recruit future leaders and provide strategic oversight and leadership of the new and developing leaders program
- Oversee the day-to-day logistical operations of the organization and ensure they are executed with excellence
- Continuous process improvements with existing programs
- Supervise administrative and support staff
Interim Pastor
Faith Community Church
Abington, PA
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Effectively led the organization to successfully merger with another organization
- Provided consistent organizational leadership
- Supervised administrative staff and conducted weekly staff meetings
- Orchestrated the planning and execution of organizational functions
- Provided strategic oversight and leadership for the ministries of the organization
- Provide specific care and counseling to groups and individuals within and without the organization
Assistant Pastor
Faith Community Church
Abington, PA
02.2012 - 05.2017
- Direct oversight and leadership of youth program, including teaching, event coordination, and counseling to student and parents
- Responsible for leadership and scheduling of teams
- Regular teaching and equipping of students and adults
Supervisor
United Parcel Service
Willow Grove, PA
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Directly responsible for the leadership and supervision of 7-10 parttime employees
- Trained, developed, and held designated workgroup accountable for maintaining safety, production, and attendance
- Contributed to the continued growth and profitability of the company by maintaining the highest standard for account productivity, accuracy, customer service, organization, communication, cooperation, and safety
Education
Masters of Arts - Religion, General
Westminster Theological Seminary
Philadelphia, PA2016
Bachelor of Arts - Honors Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
2011
Skills
- Relational
- Empathetic
- Active listener
- High level of emotional intelligence
- Detail oriented
- Problem solver
- Critical thinker
- Problem management
- Conflict resolution
- Creative solutions
- Effective oral and written communicator
Timeline
Associate Pastor
Trinity Community Church
05.2018 - Current
Interim Pastor
Faith Community Church
05.2017 - 03.2018
Supervisor
United Parcel Service
10.2015 - 04.2017
Assistant Pastor
Faith Community Church
02.2012 - 05.2017
Masters of Arts - Religion, General
Westminster Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Honors Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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