Joshua Forbes
Memphis,USA
Summary
Strategic planner and fundraiser with a track record of raising over $1 million annually at The Life Church. Expertise in community outreach and leadership development, enhancing engagement through public speaking and relationship management. Skilled networker, adept at building relationships to achieve unprecedented donation levels. Committed to representing organizations through personal connections, major events, and marketing initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LOCATION PASTOR
The Life Church
Memphis, TN
10.2020 - 07.2025
- Oversaw execution of all ministry programs at Austin Peay Location of The Life Church.
- Developed growth and leadership plans for staff and volunteers.
- Raised over $1 million annually in tithes and offerings through generosity teachings.
- Created annual strategic plan to meet location goals.
- Executed ministry strategy through ideation and development to achieve objectives.
- Collaborated with staff pastors and area directors for brand alignment.
- Preached and taught in various settings, including church leadership environments.
- Coached emerging communicators while managing a team of five and three hundred volunteers.
ASSISTANT LOCATION PASTOR
The Life Church
Memphis, TN
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Supported Location Pastor in leading ministry programs for campus with 3,000+ attendees.
- Increased small group participation by 57% through strategic recruitment and training of leaders.
- Facilitated new member classes to encourage attendance and engagement.
- Managed weekly internal communications to keep congregation informed.
- Coordinated volunteer rallies to enhance team morale and motivation.
- Drove growth and health initiatives for small groups at the largest campus location.
- Executed three major conferences annually, accommodating 1,500 to over 2,000 participants.
- Developed engagement strategies in collaboration with departments to nurture church membership during Covid.
AREA SALES DIRECTOR
Vivint
Memphis, TN
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Collaborated within a team to expand market share in Memphis area.
- Developed strategies based on current data trends for effective territory growth.
- Utilized local events to attract and secure new clientele.
- Organized recruitment events to onboard new sales professionals.
APPEALS MANAGER
Shelby County Assessor of Property
Memphis, TN
01.2015 - 08.2018
- Oversaw administration and processing of over 50,000 property value appeals in three years.
- Collaborated with appraisers to escalate appeal decisions to State Board of Equalization.
- Coordinated with Shelby County Board of Equalization to ensure timely scheduling of all appeals.
- Supported Shelby County Assessor on various ad hoc projects as needed.
- Analyzed property value data and generated detailed reports for Chief Administrative Officer.
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Social Work
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN08-2009
Skills
- Relationship management
- Performance monitoring
- Fundraising expertise
- Donor engagement
- Major gifts solicitation
- Capital campaign execution
- Written and verbal communication
- Leadership development
- Organizational strategy
- Community outreach
- Budget oversight
- Financial development
- Strategic planning
- Fundraising strategies
- Public speaking
- Program development
- Membership engagement
- Event coordination
Professional Highlights
- Managed and led the Austin Peay Location out of a pandemic and grew attendance by 70+ percent from 10/01/20 - 10/01/24
- Led over 80 individuals through our 8-week and 1-year leadership environments in four years
- Grew our volunteer base almost 200% in four years
- Oversaw over 600 individuals as they completed The Life Church assimilation class in four years
- Oversaw growth in local student ministry by almost 400% in four years
- Ensured the execution of local campus volunteer restructuring and small group strategy which led to retention and growth at the Austin Peay Location
Timeline
LOCATION PASTOR
The Life Church
10.2020 - 07.2025
ASSISTANT LOCATION PASTOR
The Life Church
01.2019 - 10.2020
AREA SALES DIRECTOR
Vivint
08.2018 - 12.2018
APPEALS MANAGER
Shelby County Assessor of Property
01.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Social Work
University of Memphis