Liz Warner
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Passionate Ministry Director with nine years of dedicated experience driving the advancement of the Church. Skilled in spearheading church-wide children's programs while remaining deeply rooted in personal devotion to Christ and exemplary Christian leadership. Proficient in empowering individuals to deepen their connection with Jesus through guiding staff, mobilizing volunteers, and nurturing congregational growth. Possessing a total of 15 years of combined vocational and non-vocational expertise in pastoral care and spiritual stewardship within the expanding Church community. Committed to fostering vibrant communities and facilitating personal transformations through the Gospel's transformative power and demonstrated success in organizational leadership, crafting innovative ministry initiatives, and executing mission-driven strategic plans.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Ministry Pastor & Director - Vero Beach Location
Christ Fellowship Church
07.2017 - Current
- Lead and develop staff teams and volunteers to operate effectively in their strengths, enhancing their impact within the Christ Fellowship Kids team
- Fostered a welcoming environment for families by creating an inclusive culture within the community
- Uphold church leadership structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures
- Empower church volunteers through training sessions and ongoing support, enhancing their ability to serve effectively
- Championed diversity within the church body by promoting inclusivity across all aspects of ministry life, but not compromising on Christian beliefs
- Cultivate a strong team culture, fostering collaboration, enthusiasm, and dedication among team members
- Implement the church's leadership strategy, resulting in significant growth in campus attendance
- Ensure proper implementation of curriculum, policies, and procedures directed by leadership
- Align volunteers and staff members with mission, vision, and values, fostering a cohesive and purpose-driven team environment
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Direct implementation of milestones, including Spiritual Steps, to facilitate children's spiritual growth and development
- Supervise and lead midweek programming, ensuring high-quality and engaging experiences for children
- Contribute to and assist with ministry initiatives as needed, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to the team's success
- Capture and share kids' and family stories of life change, fostering a culture of celebration and encouragement while ministering to the family unit
- Provide pastoral care to individuals in need, offering guidance, and support during difficult times
- Actively participate in organizational discussions and planning sessions
- Assist in writing engaging and relevant curriculum for elementary-aged environments
- Provide pastoral care to children and families through trauma, loss, and life changes
- Plan and execute events, including summer camp programs, ensuring a memorable and impactful experience for participants
- Collaborated with local ministry leaders
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches
Christ Fellowship Leadership College Coordinator
Christ Fellowship Church
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Provided administrative support to the Kaleo Leadership Team, including scheduling meetings, ordering supplies, and tracking attendance
- Managed class set-up and logistics at both Gardens campus and Stuart campus, ensuring smooth operations and a conducive learning environment
- Formatted Kaleo Instructors' Keynotes/PowerPoints to enhance presentation quality
- Ensured timely upload and distribution of class recordings to absent students
- Communicated weekly with Kaleo Hosts (DreamTeam Volunteers) to coordinate volunteer activities
- Organized, tracked, and submitted completed student assignments for grading
- Managed Kaleo Applications process, processing incoming applications and updating individual student tuition statements
- Assisted in preparing for retreats, workshops, and graduations, contributing to their successful execution
- Created, modified, and updated documents such as syllabi and handouts to improve program efficiency
- Tracked expenses using Concur for monthly financial reporting.
- Assisted with admissions process, financial aid process and obstacles that arose.
- Built and maintained relationships with college admissions offices.
- Streamlined administrative processes through the implementation of digital tools, enhancing efficiency across various departments.
NextGen Administrator
River Valley Church
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Managed scheduling and calendar for NextGen Pastor, ensuring efficient use of time and resources
- Generated weekly attendance, Fresh Start, and Holy Spirit Fill reports for NextGen Pastor and Senior Leadership Team
- Provided ghost-writing support for Go Kids & River Valley Youth on behalf of NextGen Pastor on occasion
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management
- Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality
- Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending
- Collected, validated, and distributed information to employees
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel
- Improved NextGen team's productivity with effective time management strategies for daily tasks
- Troubleshot team's concerns and recommended corrective actions to resolve issues
- Served as a liaison between departments, fostering open communication channels that improved overall organizational function
- Coordinated team events and meetings to foster teamwork and boost morale
- Managed NextGen Pastor's schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel
- Assisted in the development of strategic plans aligned with organizational goals by providing valuable input during planning sessions
- Tracked and submitted reimbursements, credit card statements, and mileage for NextGen Pastor and other lead pastors
- Monitored and managed all campus and central Go Kids & River Valley Youth budgets, ensuring financial stability and compliance
- Maintained campus consistency in alignment with the vision of Go Kids & River Valley Youth, delegating tasks and workflows as needed
- Assisted with new campus openings to ensure the readiness of Go Kids & River Valley Youth ministries for launch
- Managed volunteer placement at campuses, ensuring completion of background checks and reference checks
- Event planning and coordination for annual River Valley Youth conference and events, involving over 700 students and utilizing over 100 leaders
- Handled event registrations, managed Event Tags, and coordinated weekend check-in through Arena platform
- Demonstrated exceptional time-management, prioritization, attention to detail, and flexibility in managing diverse responsibilities
Consumer Loan Processor
General Mills Federal Credit Union
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Prepared loan documents with accuracy and compliance
- Identified and implemented solutions to improve team efficiency
- Found and presented solutions to become more efficient as a team.
Kid Ministry Pastoral Intern
Substance Church
02.2012 - 12.2013
- Oversaw volunteer teams and led rallies for devotional, announcements, and prayer
- Developed strong relationships with volunteers and leaders through one-on-one meetings, fostering a sense of trust and open communication
- Supported leadership by assisting with budget planning, event coordination, and general office tasks as needed
- Contributed to church growth by inviting newcomers into small group settings where they could build meaningful connections with other members of the faith community
- Mentored new believers in their faith journey by teaching personal prayer practices, scripture reading habits, and involvement in church community life
- Participated in various outreach programs
- Assisted with organizing activities, services and events
- Recruited, placed, and trained volunteers, fostering genuine relationships and casting vision
- Led monthly volunteer/leader meetings and taught elementary age students on Sundays
- Developed a leadership-based ministry for 4th & 5th graders, building influential relationships with parents and children.
Member Advisor
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
05.2010 - 05.2013
- Provided empathetic and personalized banking experiences, assisting members with home purchases, vehicle purchases, and investments
- Collaborated with team members to provide the most beneficial financial options for members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Minnesota Duluth
05.2009
Skills
- Administration skills
- Children's ministry
- Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Leadership
- Leadership Development
- Mission-oriented
- Multitasking
- Pastoral Care
- Problem-Solving
- Public Speaking
- Spiritual leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time management
Timeline
Children's Ministry Pastor & Director - Vero Beach Location
Christ Fellowship Church
07.2017 - Current
Christ Fellowship Leadership College Coordinator
Christ Fellowship Church
07.2015 - 07.2017
NextGen Administrator
River Valley Church
05.2014 - 06.2015
Consumer Loan Processor
General Mills Federal Credit Union
05.2013 - 05.2014
Kid Ministry Pastoral Intern
Substance Church
02.2012 - 12.2013
Member Advisor
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
05.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Minnesota Duluth
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