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Jon Bekemeyer

Clermont,FL

Summary

I earned a bachelor degree in 1977, taught in a high school, and planted a church in 1979

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Pastor

Grace Community Church Of Southlake
Clemont, FL
12.1992 - 07.2022
  • 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.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.

Sales and Service Manager

Pest Management Services
Winter Garden, FL
01.1992 - 12.1997
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
  • Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
  • Created customer support strategy to increase customer retention.
  • Increased regulatory compliance by accurately completing tasks and adhering to safety regulations.
  • Collaborated with owners to improve customer service processes and support structures company-wide.
  • Created and reviewed invoices to maintain accuracy while working with customers to answer questions and address payment issues.
  • Contacted existing and prospective customers by phone or in person.

Grief Counselor

Becker Funeral Home
Clermont, FL
01.1991 - 12.1991
  • Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with clients and address concerns.
  • Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.

Car Salesperson

Bill Seidle's Chevrolet
Clermont, FL
10.1990 - 12.1990
  • Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price and completing purchase contracts,
  • Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty and optional products.
  • Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options.
  • Answered telephone inquiries from potential customers.
  • Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
  • Greeted customers on lot and in showroom to answer questions about brand and available inventory.
  • Responded to customer enquiries via telephone.
  • Met customers on lot and in showroom to discuss available vehicles and options.

Education

Master of Arts - Theology

Luther Rice College And Seminary
Lithonia, GA
05.2006

Skills

  • Child Programs
  • Compassionate Care
  • Mission Planning
  • Overnight Retreats
  • Crisis Response
  • New Member Assimilation
  • Church Calendar Management
  • Church Planting
  • Sermon Writing
  • Administering Social Media Accounts
  • Capital Building Projects
  • Community Outreach Programs
  • Preparing Weekly Sermons
  • Active Listening
  • Pastoral Counseling
  • Administrative Leadership
  • Worship Service Planning
  • Spiritual Guidance
  • PowerPoint Presentations
  • Funeral Planning
  • Team Meetings
  • Congregational Care
  • Active Member Engagement
  • Volunteer Engagement
  • Emotional Support
  • Officiating
  • Preaching
  • Discipleship

Timeline

Lead Pastor

Grace Community Church Of Southlake
12.1992 - 07.2022

Sales and Service Manager

Pest Management Services
01.1992 - 12.1997

Grief Counselor

Becker Funeral Home
01.1991 - 12.1991

Car Salesperson

Bill Seidle's Chevrolet
10.1990 - 12.1990

Master of Arts - Theology

Luther Rice College And Seminary

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