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Kristina Carpenter

Kentwood,MI

Summary

Passionate Pastor with achievements in providing spiritual leadership to individuals of diverse backgrounds. A great heart and passion for evangelism that is contagious. Highly adept in preparing sermons, assisting in worship services and providing pastoral care. Skilled in directing day-to-day operations when developing programs to grow ministry and outreach.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Outreach Pastor

UNISON Christian Church
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan
04.2015 - 01.2024
  • Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
  • Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services or events.
  • Assisted in recruiting new volunteers to serve on various committees and task forces.
  • Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
  • Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
  • Engaged in public speaking engagements at churches and other venues.
  • Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Attended networking events in order to build relationships with potential partners.
  • Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
  • Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
  • Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
  • Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
  • Provided support during worship services by leading prayer times or offering words of encouragement.
  • Facilitated communication between the church staff and congregation members about outreach initiatives.
  • Served as a liaison between the church and other faith-based organizations.

Jammies Coordinator

Kentwood Community Church
Kentwood, MI
03.2013 - 06.2014
  • Coordinated with parents on their child's progress in the ministry program.
  • Created handouts and forms for parents.
  • Oversaw recruitment, training, and scheduling of volunteers to teach Sunday school classes.
  • Partnered with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.
  • Attended conferences and workshops related to youth ministry topics throughout the year.
  • Organized and oversaw Sunday school classes for children between ages 0 and 5 years old.
  • Created a safe environment where children could learn about Jesus Christ in an interactive setting.

Store Manager

Radio Shack Corporation
Grand Rapids, MI
02.2004 - 11.2011
  • Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
  • Assessed operational efficiency of the store's departments.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
  • Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
  • Updated POS system with new products and promotional offers.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
  • Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Ministry

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
10-2022

Skills

  • Sermon Preparation
  • Small Group Facilitation
  • Biblical Knowledge
  • Community Engagement
  • Mission-Oriented
  • Inspirational Leadership
  • Volunteer Management
  • Staff Leadership
  • Preaching
  • Teaching
  • Strategic Planning

Certification

  • Ordained Minister in the Wesleyan Church

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Outreach Pastor

UNISON Christian Church
04.2015 - 01.2024

Jammies Coordinator

Kentwood Community Church
03.2013 - 06.2014

Store Manager

Radio Shack Corporation
02.2004 - 11.2011

Bachelor of Science - Ministry

Indiana Wesleyan University

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