J Phillip Miller-Evans
Lamont,FL
Summary
Results-oriented non-profit executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, developing vision and goal setting. Decisive leader promoting operational improvements, market expansion and positive corporate culture as keys to success. Skilled in training and working with volunteers. 48+ years work with children and youth.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Ebenezer Baptist Church
02.2001 - Current
- 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.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
Board of Directors Member and Officer
Kiwanis International - Sunshine City Club
11.2000 - Current
- Led organization in setting goals and strategies.
- Contributed to values, goals and strategic vision of organization.
- Provided recommendations on board of directors on group's effectiveness, actions, and future plans.
- Negotiated and resolved conflicts between stakeholders.
- Chaired shareholder meetings, disseminating information, and fielded questions.
- Composed and transcribed well-written reports, emails and technical documents with minimal supervision.
- Developed innovative approaches to problem-solving, leveraging resources and driving results.
- Oversaw restructuring of financial systems, resulting in increased profitability and operational output.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
President, Board of Directors
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Of Florida/CI
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Moderator, Past Moderator
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Established innovative policies to improve organizational performance and increase customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
Senior Pastor
Pastor American Baptist Church of the Beatitudes
08.2002 - 01.2023
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- 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.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Field Personnel CBF Global Missions commissioned June of 2014, served on the Urban Team until October 1, 2017
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- 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.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Established and managed church budget of $500,000 per year.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
Executive Director
Micah Center of Pinellas County, Inc
01.2014 - 01.2023
- Created non-profit, filed 501c3 IRS recognition documents
- Micah Center concentrated on educational objectives helping underemployed families achieve success and operating an after-school educational program for elementary children
- Supervised all aspects of operation and staff
- Over 6000 volunteer hours supervised.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
General Board Member
American Baptist Churches USA
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Assigned to Board of National Ministries.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Assistant Minister
First United Methodist Church
11.2000 - 08.2002
- 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.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Interim Associate Pastor
Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church
12.1999 - 11.2000
- 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.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Specific duties to develop and lead youth.
- Recruited volunteers
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
Minister of Youth and Christian Education
First United Methodist Church
09.1994 - 09.1999
- Kept age and stage training and supporting documentation up to date and equipped new Christian education volunteers.
- Offered Christian education, pastoral care and spiritual support in high-stress environment.
- Collaborated with training team and developed missionary and member care training that met educational and spiritual needs in organization.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
- Built, managed and upgraded K-12 educational program.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- UMYF.NET On-line Web Services, developed and operated an Internet Service Provider for youth groups
Pastor
Latham Community Baptist Church
09.1989 - 07.1994
- 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.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
Instructor
Colgate Rochester Divinity Schools
01.1991 - 03.1993
- Christian Ethics", variety of ethical theorem materials
- ABCNYS, non-accredited program: Spring
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
Charter Member
Philipstown Rotary Club
09.1988 - 12.1989
- Coordinated and implemented numerous meetings, forums and community events.
- Conducted meetings with clergy, community leaders and organizational ally leadership.
- Coordinated volunteer activities and facilitated distribution of promotional and marketing materials.
- Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance campaigns.
- Spoke at public events, evangelizing for organizational goals and interests.
- Liaised with political organizations and initiatives to confirm consideration of community best interests within campaigns and political agendas.
Pastor
Cold Spring Baptist Church
08.1986 - 08.1989
- 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.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
Director's Assistant
Neighborhood Children, Lake Avenue Baptist Church
11.1983 - 12.1985
- An after-school program for children from an economically depressed section of city:
Activities Director
Adult Day Health Center
12.1982 - 08.1983
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Provided respectful mobility assistance to individuals needing extra support.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Provided safe transportation to facilitate residents attending activities and events outside of facility.
Education
Degree of Master of Divinity - Ministry
Colgate Rochester/ Bexley Hall/ Crozer Theological Seminary
Rochester, NY05.1986
Clinical Pastoral Education Certificate - Pastoral
CPE, Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY06.1985
Degree of Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, theatre/communications
Kalamazoo College
06.1982
Skills
- Defining Company Vision
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Sustainability Improvement
- Leadership and People Development
- Balanced Work Ethic
- Results Orientation
- Event Planning
- Charitable Donations
- Strategic Planning
- Management Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Innovative and Visionary
- Organizational Leadership
- Christian Education
- Conflict Mediation
- Organizational Policies
- Student Oversight
- Mission and Vision
Additional Information
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Work Availability
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Quote
"Do Justice, Love Kindness, Walk Humbly with your God"
Prophet Micah
Timeline
President, Board of Directors
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Of Florida/CI
01.2022 - 01.2023
Executive Director
Micah Center of Pinellas County, Inc
01.2014 - 01.2023
General Board Member
American Baptist Churches USA
01.2003 - 01.2008
Senior Pastor
Pastor American Baptist Church of the Beatitudes
08.2002 - 01.2023
Pastor
Ebenezer Baptist Church
02.2001 - Current
Board of Directors Member and Officer
Kiwanis International - Sunshine City Club
11.2000 - Current
Assistant Minister
First United Methodist Church
11.2000 - 08.2002
Interim Associate Pastor
Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church
12.1999 - 11.2000
Minister of Youth and Christian Education
First United Methodist Church
09.1994 - 09.1999
Instructor
Colgate Rochester Divinity Schools
01.1991 - 03.1993
Pastor
Latham Community Baptist Church
09.1989 - 07.1994
Charter Member
Philipstown Rotary Club
09.1988 - 12.1989
Pastor
Cold Spring Baptist Church
08.1986 - 08.1989
Director's Assistant
Neighborhood Children, Lake Avenue Baptist Church
11.1983 - 12.1985
Activities Director
Adult Day Health Center
12.1982 - 08.1983
Degree of Master of Divinity - Ministry
Colgate Rochester/ Bexley Hall/ Crozer Theological Seminary
Clinical Pastoral Education Certificate - Pastoral
CPE, Strong Memorial Hospital
Degree of Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, theatre/communications
Kalamazoo College
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