Kelli Briley
Summary
Experienced leader passionate about fostering spiritual growth and community engagement within the local church.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Discipleship Team and Baptism Coordinator
Preston Trail Community Church
Frisco, TX
05.2017 - 08.2023
- Planned, led and executed all Small Group Leader trainings and events
- Pioneered the migration from old database to new online platform (Planning Center Groups)
- Responsible for leading quarterly group connection events
- Helped connect thousands of people in to small groups
- Acted as Event Manager for the local host site of the Global Leadership Summit which included leading a volunteer team of 75 people and coordinating all logistics for the event
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to
- Coordinated all aspects of baptism process for children, students, and adults
- Assisted over 500 people through the baptism process
Director of Assimilation/GroupLife and Baptism Coordinator
Browns Bridge Church
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Responsible for the two largest and most successful small group connection events ever held at BBC (GroupLink)
- Planned and managed all leader training opportunities
- Directed annual Re:Group volunteer event with over 275 people in attendance
- Managed interview process for new hires
- Created and led New Staff Orientations
- Assisted over 525 people through the baptism process
- Coached baptism candidates with their testimonies by providing feedback and editing suggestions
- Recruited and trained baptism producers, staff baptizers and baptism volunteers
- Produced worship service baptism videos
Groups Director in Preschool Ministry
North Point Community Church
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Responsible for overseeing Sunday morning preschool environment
- Developed and implemented leadership training for hundreds of volunteers
- Produced all Preschool special events (Baby Dedication, Volunteer training events, Training events)
- Recruited, trained and developed a team of lead volunteers
- Helped transition preschool to adopt small group model
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX08.2002
General Studies -
Baylor University
Waco, TX05.2000
Skills
- Administrative Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Project Coordination and Support
- Strategic Planning
- Event Coordination
- Team Oversight
References
- Susanne Fatigati, Friend and former colleague, 404-285-9421,
- Brooke Domek, Executive Coach and Director at RunFree/former boss at Preston Trail Community Church, 214-864-7996, bdomek@icloud.com
- Philip Byers, Executive Pastor at North Coast Church, 940-453-5779, Byersp622@me.com
Timeline
Discipleship Team and Baptism Coordinator
Preston Trail Community Church
05.2017 - 08.2023
Director of Assimilation/GroupLife and Baptism Coordinator
Browns Bridge Church
01.2005 - 01.2016
Groups Director in Preschool Ministry
North Point Community Church
01.2002 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas A&M University
General Studies -
Baylor University