J. Todd Liston
Production Lead
Terrell,TX
Summary
Dynamic ministry professional with over 30 years of dedicated experience, adept at engaging diverse groups and providing personalized support. Cultivated deep-rooted compassion and empathy allow for the celebration of triumphs and the provision of solace in times of need. Focused on ministering to students and their families, meaningful connections inspire growth and resilience. Committed to fostering a supportive community to uplift and guide individuals through their unique life journeys.
Developed skills in fast-paced, multicultural environment, focusing on global communication and efficient problem resolution. Demonstrates strong abilities in customer service and logistical coordination, seeking to transition into new field where these transferrable skills can be applied. Aims to leverage international experience to contribute to dynamic and innovative team.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
International Experience
- I have had the privilege to recruit team members, train team members, plan for the team to engage in service in several countries.
- Paying attention to detail and logistics in order to have the teams go, serve, and return to the United States safely and with an enhanced understanding of the world.
Production Lead
Madix, Inc.
Terrell, Texas
07.2023 - Current
- Member of the LEAN Department where I facilitated orientation for new employees, gathered data from manufacturing processes, processed and analyzed data, and made presentations to production personnel and the middle and executive levels of management.
- Currently my roll is Production Lead in the Target Department (August 2024), where I am responsible for 18 employees in the Target, Deck Line, and Shelf Line 5 areas of production.
Student Ministry
10.1993 - 12.2022
- Spanning over 30 years of ministry, God has granted me experience in working with small and large groups as well as with individuals.
- He has empowered me to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep and has developed in me compassion and empathy for a wide range of people and contexts.
- Most of my ministry centered around ministry to students and their families.
Education
M.A. - Intercultural Studies
Oklahoma Baptist University
01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Church Recreation
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, Missouri05.1992
High School Diploma - undefined
Sam Houston High School
Arlington, Texas05.1987
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Teams
- Data Procurement
- Data Analysis
- Data Presentation
- Public Speaking
- Training
- Coaching
- Training Module Development
- Lean Six Sigma
- Six Sigma
- Sonlife Foundations Trainer
- Church Consultant
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 18 in the development of a more efficient process and exponential output improvement.
Certification
CCC - Certified Church Consultant
Certified Sonlife Foundations Trainer
Timeline
Production Lead
Madix, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Student Ministry
10.1993 - 12.2022
International Experience
Bachelor of Arts - Church Recreation
Southwest Baptist University
High School Diploma - undefined
Sam Houston High School
M.A. - Intercultural Studies
Oklahoma Baptist University
Ministry Experience
October 1993 – December 2022, Student Ministry – 6 churches in 3 different states, Experience in working with small and large groups, Compassion and empathy for a wide range of people and contexts
International Experience
Recruiting and training team members for service in several countries, Attention to detail and logistics
Skills Certifications
- Proficient in Microsoft applications: Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Teams
- Data Procurement, Analysis and Presentation
- Public-speaking, training, coaching, and developing training modules
- Training in Lean Six Sigma – Bronze Level at Madix, Inc and White Belt in Six Sigma
- Certified Sonlife Foundations Trainer
- Certified Church Consultant
Churches Served
- First Southern Baptist Church, Caldwell, ID, Cross Point Church
- Southeast Baptist Church, Salt Lake City, UT, Canyons Church
- First Baptist Church, Terrell, TX
- Oak Grove Baptist Church, Elmo, TX
- Fellowship Baptist Church, McCall, ID, NAMB Church Planter
- Central Valley Baptist Church, Meridian, ID