LEANN DILLARD
MILAN,TN
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change. Compassionate and seasoned professional in directing religious activities and education, with proven background in developing and implementing faith-based programs that foster community engagement and spiritual growth. Skilled in leadership, team building, and curriculum development to meet diverse needs. Visionary leader with proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator
THE ORCHARD HOUSE
MILAN, TN
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Recruited and interviewed volunteers and staff.
- Maintained records of resident's progress including attendance at classes and counseling sessions, medications taken.
- Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
- Implemented volunteer or training programs, i.e., Teen Challenge, Crossing 2 Freedom, parenting classes, and money management, biblical foundations.
Administrative Pastor/Youth Pastor
MILAN VINEYARD CHURCH
MILAN, TN
04.2014 - 01.2023
- Provided pastoral care to members of the congregation through visits, counseling sessions, prayer meetings.
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
- Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase church membership.
- Developed leaders using John Maxwell's teaching strategies.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Collaborated with other pastors from nearby churches to coordinate common projects or share resources.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Led community outreach by supporting and expanding mission initiatives.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Pastor
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
HUMBOLDT , TN
05.2010 - 01.2017
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
- Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Encouraged members to become actively involved in mission work.
- Managed social media accounts for the purpose of promoting upcoming events or services.
- Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
Adults on Missions Director
GIBSON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
MILAN, TN
05.2008 - 06.2014
- Developed relationships with churches and organizations to facilitate cross-cultural partnerships.
- Mentored new missionaries by providing advice on how best to prepare for their assignment. Assignments include evangelism, clothing and food needs, vacation bible school, etc.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors when necessary for supplies needed during a particular mission trip.
- Personally led teams of 10 to 50 people and organized all aspects of the mission trip.
- Led debriefing sessions upon return from assignments to evaluate the effectiveness of trip objectives.
- Facilitated communication between field workers, church members, and donors about current projects or initiatives being undertaken.
- Trained and equipped team members before they departed on their assignments.
- Coordinated logistics for mission teams, including travel arrangements, housing, meals, and transportation.
- Prepared budgets for upcoming mission trips based on projected expenses.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to the project and the goal of the trip.
Education
PSYCHOLOGY/SOCIOLOGY
JACKSON/DYERSBURG STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Jackson, TNSkills
- Team building and leadership
- Program leadership
- Goal setting
- Project management
- Orientation and training
- Data confidentiality
- Administrative support
- Problem-solving
- Relationship development
- Verbal and written communication
- Honest and ethical
Timeline
Administrator
THE ORCHARD HOUSE
01.2022 - 01.2023
Administrative Pastor/Youth Pastor
MILAN VINEYARD CHURCH
04.2014 - 01.2023
Pastor
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
05.2010 - 01.2017
Adults on Missions Director
GIBSON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
05.2008 - 06.2014
PSYCHOLOGY/SOCIOLOGY
JACKSON/DYERSBURG STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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