Kristen Bishop
Broken Arrow,Oklahoma
Summary
Experienced minister bringing several years' success in spiritual leadership to growing church. Adept in building integrated long-term plans guiding ministries in educational and spiritual formation. Ready to bring expertise in organizational management, program administration and community outreach to growing church.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Staff - Lead Preschool Minister
BattleCreek Church - Broken Arrow Campus
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
11.2020 - 11.2023
- My duties consisted of leading and developing a preschool staff, empowering staff to develop personally and spiritually all while empowering volunteers and others within the church
- To provide high-level execution of efficient Sunday readiness strategy to maintain high-quality and safe environments for kids, respond and minister to pastoral care needs for kids and families including hospital and home visits, defining and effectively managing the annual preschool budget
- Provided a creative space for preschool staff to effectively reach the community through Open Playroom playdates and splash days.
- Implemented yearly personal and ministry goals and helping the staff meet those goals by providing necessary resources and monthly check-ins.
- Managed all policies and procedures and trained staff as those changed or needed to be updated.
- Social media weekly posting of content to highlight kids ministry.
- Conducted weekly meetings with church staff to discuss upcoming events, services, and activities.
Preschool Staff - Preschool Minister
BattleCreek Church - Owasso Campus
Owasso, Oklahoma
06.2019 - 11.2020
- My duties consisted of being the first point of contact for all Preschool families.
- Defining and effectively managing the annual preschool budget.
- Empowering volunteers to teach true Bible stories in a creative large group setting.
- Provide high level execution of efficient Sunday readiness strategy to maintain high-quality and safe environments for kids
- Respond and minister to pastoral care needs for kids and families including hospital and home visits.
- Connecting to local Pre-K centers and elementary schools to provide support and develop relationships
- Tracking background expiration dates and updating as necessary
- Collaboration with elementary ministry to plan and execute special events such as, Easter, Special Sundays, Church Birthdays, Fall events, Volunteer Trainings and Christmas
- Ministry specific planning consisted of Parent Child Dedications (twice a year), Open Playrooms, and Preschool in the Park.
Preschool Staff - Volunteer Coordinator
BattleCreek Church - Broken Arrow Campus
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
01.2017 - 06.2019
- My duties consisted of overseeing volunteer recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and placing volunteers according to their gifts.
- Leading volunteers in spiritual growth.
- Caring for volunteers by building relationships and planning intentional appreciation.
- Respond and minister to pastoral care needs for volunteers
- Plan and execute all volunteer training events including programming, teaching, worship, and safety
- Maintaining volunteer information such as birthdays, serving anniversaries and life events.
- Conducted interviews with prospective volunteers to determine their qualifications.
- Assisted in the development of training materials for new volunteers.
- Responded to inquiries from potential volunteers regarding available opportunities.
- Collected feedback from volunteers after events and provided appropriate follow-up actions.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when working with volunteers.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork or data entry.
- Tracked weekly attendance of each volunteer.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
- Tracking background expiration dates and updating as necessary.
Preschool Staff - Special Events and Facilities
BattleCreek Church - Broken Arrow Campus
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
03.2016 - 01.2017
- My duties consisted of overseeing all Preschool facilities at the Broken Arrow Campus as well as planning and executing kids ministry special events
- Weekly facility responsibilities included but aren’t limited to; restocking classrooms with supplies, stocking classrooms with age-appropriate toys, checking and replacing broken toys, printing all paper classroom necessities, collecting, washing and distributing linens, disinfecting all surfaces, and making sure the spaces were set for Sunday morning ministry
- Special Event responsibilities included but aren’t limited too; Collaboration with elementary ministry to plan and execute special events such as, Easter, Special Sundays, Church Birthdays, Fall events and Christmas
- Ministry specific planning consisted of Parent Child Dedications (twice a year), Storytime Theater, and New Mother’s Brunch.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Personal Care Assistant
DHS-CDPASS
Tulsa, Oklahoma
09.2012 - 10.2013
- My duties consisted of cleaning, laundry, errands and any other tasks the client needed.
Key Personnel
Tulsa
Oklahoma
01.2008 - 05.2008
- I worked a few jobs filing, organizing files and assisted employees in miscellaneous tasks.
Student and Office Assistant
Continuing Education at the University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
05.2007 - 08.2007
- I assisted employees in the office with miscellaneous tasks such as, copying papers, making folders, scheduling classes, delivered mail, data entry and keeping the office tidy.
Receptionist and Team Member
The Maids Home Services
Jacksonville, Florida
08.2005 - 05.2006
- I was responsible for answering phones and making appointments for clients
- Responsible for making calls to get the clients response of the home clean, filing paperwork, fax machine, copiers and data entry
- While a Team Member I was responsible for professionally cleaning homes
- Worked in a team of four employees and specific tasks were given out to each individual.
Secret Shopper
Quik Trip Corporation
Tulsa, Oklahoma
05.2004 - 05.2005
- I was responsible for buying cigarettes from each store to see if the employees were checking proper identification, also responsible for paperwork regarding each visit and reporting every failure to management.
Sales Associate
Pier One Imports
Edmond, Oklahoma
08.2003 - 08.2004
- I assisted customers with store merchandise and decorating decisions
- Responsible for running the register, checking out customers, keeping the store clean, unloading truck merchandise and stocking the store.
Sales Associate
Pier One Imports
Tulsa, Oklahoma
12.1999 - 08.2003
- I assisted customers with store merchandise and decorating decisions
- Responsible for running the register, checking out customers, keeping the store clean, unloading truck merchandise and stocking the store.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Biological Sciences–Organismic Emphasis
Northeastern State University
05.2010
Bachelor’s Degree - Biological Sciences
University Of North Florida
08.2007
Bachelor’s Degree - Biological Sciences
University of Central Oklahoma
05.2005
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Power Point
- Planning Center
- Mondaycom
- Ministry Platform
- Shepherding
- Volunteer Management
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- CPR Certified – 2023
- Licensed Minister
Professional References
- Amy Lovelle
- Natalie Radcliffe
Volunteer Experience
- Battlecreek Church - Preschool Volunteer (prior to employment)
- Kids Camp
- Student Camp
- John 3:16 Mission
- Rosa Parks
Personal References
- Angie Jackson
- Laura Simpson
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Preschool Staff - Lead Preschool Minister
BattleCreek Church - Broken Arrow Campus
11.2020 - 11.2023
Preschool Staff - Preschool Minister
BattleCreek Church - Owasso Campus
06.2019 - 11.2020
Preschool Staff - Volunteer Coordinator
BattleCreek Church - Broken Arrow Campus
01.2017 - 06.2019
Preschool Staff - Special Events and Facilities
BattleCreek Church - Broken Arrow Campus
03.2016 - 01.2017
Personal Care Assistant
DHS-CDPASS
09.2012 - 10.2013
Key Personnel
Tulsa
01.2008 - 05.2008
Student and Office Assistant
Continuing Education at the University of North Florida
05.2007 - 08.2007
Receptionist and Team Member
The Maids Home Services
08.2005 - 05.2006
Secret Shopper
Quik Trip Corporation
05.2004 - 05.2005
Sales Associate
Pier One Imports
08.2003 - 08.2004
Sales Associate
Pier One Imports
12.1999 - 08.2003
Bachelor’s Degree - Biological Sciences–Organismic Emphasis
Northeastern State University
Bachelor’s Degree - Biological Sciences
University Of North Florida
Bachelor’s Degree - Biological Sciences
University of Central Oklahoma
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