Josh McLain
Mattoon,IL
Summary
Passionate and ambitious Pastor offering experience in inspiring church members and building relationships. Accomplished in leading an array of ministries within the church while maintaining personal commitment to Christ and Christian education. Pursuing a more impactful role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Next-Gen Pastor
Jonathan Creek Christian Church
09.2021 - Current
- I have provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- I provide spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- One of my main responsibilities has been preparing and delivering Sunday morning sermons in a rotation every-other week or more frequently as needed.
- Officiated special services such as weddings and baptisms.
- Provided oversight for various ministries including the nursery, children's church, youth group, buildings and grounds, and the media team.
- Spearheaded the committee that was charged with renovations within the sanctuary and office spaces
- I created and implemented a plan to see upgrades to technology and A/V equipment become a reality.
- Provided insight and wisdom for the church leadership as we looked ahead to where the Lord was leading our church for the past three years.
- I have provided leadership in a time of need which has resulted in church growth of 30-40% over the past three years.
Intern/Associate Pastor
Family Worship Center
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a growing ministry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant situations.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, video recording and editing software, along with other audio/visual equipment and systems.
- Assisted with men's ministry by leading groups and planing events which led to the men's group growing from 10 men to more than 20 men meeting weekly.
- Provide Sunday morning messages when needed.
Project Director
LynchCo Construction
03.2024 - Current
- Provide oversight for projects of various sizes.
- Create submittals and other various documents to keep projects moving along in an efficient manner.
- Enhanced team productivity through regular progress tracking and performance evaluations.
- Achieved consistent on-time project completion by establishing clear goals and timelines for team members.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements through diligent monitoring of documentation procedures during all phases of the projects.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, implementing changes that led to increased efficiency within the organization.
- Created and implemented new safety programs as well as enforced existing programs to cultivate a culture that is safety focused at all times.
Electrician/Foreman
Bodine Electric Company
09.2013 - Current
- I have spent the last 10+ years working for Bodine Electric, with the last 7+ years spent as a construction foreman
- I have spent the majority of this time managing our crew at a chemical plant where I would bid jobs, order material, oversee the crew as well as help complete each job
- Annually, I would be managing multiple jobs totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars
- During this time, I was fortunate enough to gain valuable experience in project management as well as manufacturing operating systems
- This opportunity also allowed me to modernize the way work was tracked and executed on site
- Project management went from everything being on paper to computerized during my time at one facility
- ProCore was implemented along with Microsoft Teams to make things more efficient and effective for both our company and the customer
- My time spent in this field has allowed me to learn and grow in many areas, and also further develop personal and professional skills
- This includes management experience, problem-solving, cost reduction, troubleshooting, project planning and estimating, and working well with others in stressful situations
- Project and people management are not just skills I possess, they're also passions of mine
- Working effectively and efficiently with others is both exciting and rewarding to me on many levels
- I also enjoy learning new things and growing both personally and professionally
Education
No Degree - Biblical And Theological Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Va05.2026
Completed Apprenticeship - Electrical Studies
IBEW LU 146
Decatur, IL05.2017
Some College - Business Administration
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL05.2011
Skills
- Preaching & Communication
- Audio/Video Preparation, Recording, and Editing
- Teaching
- Pastoral counseling
- Spiritual leadership
- Disciple-making
- Leadership Development
- Discipleship training
Certification
- Ordained Pastor December 2020
- OSHA 30
- Journeyman Electrician, 05/01/17, Present
Timeline
Project Director
LynchCo Construction
03.2024 - Current
Next-Gen Pastor
Jonathan Creek Christian Church
09.2021 - Current
Intern/Associate Pastor
Family Worship Center
09.2019 - 03.2021
Electrician/Foreman
Bodine Electric Company
09.2013 - Current
No Degree - Biblical And Theological Studies
Liberty University
Completed Apprenticeship - Electrical Studies
IBEW LU 146
Some College - Business Administration
Lake Land College