Lauren Skelton
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Freedom Church and Charis Bible College, adept at transforming visions into reality through strategic planning and coordination. Excelled in empowering others and fostering community engagement as well as a positive growth atmosphere, showcasing organizational skills and adaptability. Demonstrated expertise in effective communication and problem-solving, enhancing outcomes and community experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Life Lead / Section Pastor
Freedom Church
2022.11 - Current
- Helping the Pastor's vision for church community materialize through event planning, family care and visits, and idea building.
- Shepherding church members and guests in section D through prayer, ministry, checking on those absent, and forwarding any needs to the Family Life Team and Leadership
- Meeting regularly with team for planning, maintenance, and debriefing after projects
- Research and identify venues for church events
- Generate creative ideas/themes for upcoming events
- Coordinate events from initial concept to successful completion
- Assist in trouble-shooting any issues that arise during the course of event
- Post-event evals and feedback to inform future event planning
Head Student Mission Lead
Charis Bible College Missions Dept.
2023.09 - 2024.05
- Organized and led leadership meetings and student meetings
- Responsible for all communication with students
- Prepared students practically and spiritually/emotionally for a successful trip
- Communicated regularly with Mission Host in preparation for mission trip
- Used Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, and Mail) to create documents, reports, and to communicate with team
- Built and over-saw sub-teams for delegating different tasks
- Main point of contact for all students, mission dept, and host
- Problem-solved both before and during the mission trip
- Empowered students to lead and minister
- Shepherded and counseled team
- Created post-trip reports for mission department
Director
Salthouse Ministries
2013.04 - 2022.05
- Conducted prep meetings and created outlines
- Communicated to members on upcoming meetings, events, prayer requests, and encouragement
- Conducted ministry meetings through teaching, practical application of the Word, prayer, and putting together worship sets
- Hired childcare workers and oversaw their jobs and payment
- Created schedules
Education
3rd Year Ministry Graduate -
Charis Bible College
Woodland Park, CO05.2024
2nd Year Graduate -
School of Supernatural Ministry
Florence, AL05.2014
Skills
- Leadership
- Empowering Others
- Organizational
- Developed People Skills
- Public Speaking and Teaching
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Analytical Thinking
- Encouragement and Positivity
- Continuous learning
Timeline
Head Student Mission Lead
Charis Bible College Missions Dept.
2023.09 - 2024.05
Family Life Lead / Section Pastor
Freedom Church
2022.11 - Current
Director
Salthouse Ministries
2013.04 - 2022.05
3rd Year Ministry Graduate -
Charis Bible College
2nd Year Graduate -
School of Supernatural Ministry
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