Luis Mancilla
Lone Tree,CO
Summary
Experienced Business and Ministry Executive with a proven track record in international expansion for both business and ministry sectors. Highly skilled in hiring, developing, and retaining high-performance teams. A motivating bilingual leader with strengths in building strategic relationships to support key initiatives. Adept at change management, transition leadership, and high-impact ministry training. Offering excellent interpersonal and communication skills with extensive experience managing matrixed organizations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Location Pastor
Journey Church
11.2023 - Current
- Assist in launching and expanding Journey Church locations and services
- Provide pastoral shepherding, mentoring, and discipleship for church members
- Oversee the ministry operations, ensuring alignment with Journey Church's mission and values
- Recruit, train, and develop Serve Team members to support church ministries
- Build strategic partnerships with community leaders, schools, and ministry agencies
- Lead and facilitate special events, including weddings, funerals, and pastoral care duties
- Actively engage in church leadership planning and decision-making
Global Bilingual Volunteer Manager
Billy Graham Ministries
Charlotte, USA
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Established and expanded international volunteer teams through overseas recruitment
- Screened, interviewed, and trained volunteer leaders using high-impact ministry principles
- Built strategic ministry partnerships to support volunteers worldwide
- Organized and managed international training conferences while ensuring budget compliance
- Assisted in the recruitment and training of leaders for Portuguese and Mandarin ministries
- Grew the volunteer base from 170 to 315 leaders across eleven countries in just nine months
US South Regional Manager
Billy Graham Ministries
Charlotte, USA
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Established global ministry networks and supported new ministry initiatives
- Managed and developed 430 volunteers and 20 area coordinators
- Led leadership training programs across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Spain, and Central America
- Served as a Chaplain with the Rapid Response Team
- Provided Spanish-English translation and interpretation for BGEA's press department
CEO
Parah Home Renovation Store
El Paso, USA
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Oversaw development, production, promotion, and financial operations of the company
- Led a team of 20 employees and five remodeling crews, ensuring smooth project execution
- Developed strong client relationships and implemented conflict resolution strategies
- Managed strategic planning, budgeting, and operational efficiency improvements
Sales Director, Business Development
Bipex Water From The Rock
El Paso, USA
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Grew annual sales from $4 million to $10 million by expanding the company's reach
- Managed sales teams across Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Arkansas
- Negotiated contracts with international CEOs and business partners
- Successfully introduced products into new wholesale markets and territories
Education
High Impact Volunteer Ministry Development - Advanced Executive Training in Volunteer Ministry Development
Charlotte, NC01.2022
Undergraduate Studies - International Business Management
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMSkills
- Leadership & Team Development
- Volunteer Recruitment & Management
- Church Expansion & Strategic Planning
- Pastoral Care & Discipleship
- Community Engagement & Partnerships
- Crisis Management & Conflict Resolution
- Non-Profit & Ministry Leadership
- Public Speaking & Teaching
- Contract Negotiations
- Bilingual: Native Spanish & Fluent English
Languages
- Spanish, Native/Bilingual
- English, Fluent
Timeline
Associate Location Pastor
Journey Church
11.2023 - Current
Global Bilingual Volunteer Manager
Billy Graham Ministries
09.2021 - 11.2023
US South Regional Manager
Billy Graham Ministries
01.2018 - 09.2021
CEO
Parah Home Renovation Store
01.2012 - 01.2018
Sales Director, Business Development
Bipex Water From The Rock
01.2002 - 01.2012
High Impact Volunteer Ministry Development - Advanced Executive Training in Volunteer Ministry Development
Undergraduate Studies - International Business Management
New Mexico State University
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