Luke Brendle
Sanford
Summary
Strategic leader with experience in program management and education, adept at overseeing vision, coordination, and donor engagement. Skilled in fostering relationships and developing communication and leadership abilities. Committed to supporting community needs and spiritual formation through active church involvement. Focused on connecting people and mission-driven initiatives to create lasting impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Grammar School Teacher
Ecclesial Schools Initiative
Longwood
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented classroom management strategies, fostering a positive environment that encouraged student engagement.
- Facilitated engaging lesson plans, resulting in increased student participation and improved learning outcomes.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences, enhancing home-school communication and building strong partnerships.
Reframe Manager (Out of school work program)
Urban Youth Impact
West Palm Beach
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed high school curriculum focusing on habit formation and leadership to enhance student engagement.
- Planning and implementing curriculum for high school students.
- Develop and maintain strategic local partnerships with business leaders and professionals.
- Created and implemented spiritual touch points throughout the year to foster community and personal growth.
- Managed budgets and allocated resources for program activities and initiatives.
- Compiled monthly reports for senior leadership and donors to provide insights on program progress and impact.
Church Planter • Volunteer Pastor
Common Ground Church
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Prepared and delivered sermons to a congregation, communicating biblical teachings with clarity and relevance.
- Established groups to promote discipleship and spiritual growth, enhancing community engagement.
- Facilitated small group discussions, fostering community and deepening discipleship.
- Maintained social media accounts and created engaging content to connect with congregation.
Graduate Assistant
Palm Beach Atlantic University
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisted professors in the ministry department by providing timely and professional support for course-related tasks.
- Managed office tasks, including document organization, scanning, and grading, to maintain efficient workflow.
- Performed duties as a substitute teacher, proctor, and tutor based on professor's assignments.
Community Connector
Common Ground Community Development
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Created a welcoming atmosphere where individuals felt connected to the community development building and the events and classes offered.
- Delivered high-quality customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues, fostering customer satisfaction.
- Offered expertly crafted coffee and delicious food to enhance overall customer experience and encourage repeat visits.
Global Projects Coordinator
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided direction, guidance and support to team members throughout the duration of projects.
- Led devotions and meetings pertaining to missions.
- Trained and equipped team leaders for short term overseas mission trips.
- Organized events for mission advertising and fundraising.
- Contributed ideas towards process improvements that would increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our mission.
- Led devotions and meetings pertaining to missions.
Education
Chaplaincy Certificate -
International Fellowship of Chaplains
Temple, TX05-2025
Certificate of Completion -
Perspectives
12-2024
Masters - Divinity
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL05-2024
The Dale Carnegie Course -
Dale Carnegie
Fort Lauderdale, FL12-2023
High Impact Presentations -
Dale Carnegie
Fort Lauderdale, FL12-2023
Bachelor’s - Biblical Studies
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL12-2021
Certificate - Interpersonal Communication
International Training Partners
01-2016
Skills
- Teaching
- Lesson planning
- Interpersonal communication
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Community outreach
- Public speaking
- Creative thinking
- Microsoft Office suite
- Reliability
- Initiative
- Adaptability
- Execution
- Empathy
- Relationship building
- Budget management
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Grammar School Teacher
Ecclesial Schools Initiative
07.2024 - Current
Reframe Manager (Out of school work program)
Urban Youth Impact
08.2022 - 05.2024
Church Planter • Volunteer Pastor
Common Ground Church
05.2021 - 12.2022
Community Connector
Common Ground Community Development
01.2021 - 03.2022
Graduate Assistant
Palm Beach Atlantic University
08.2020 - 05.2022
Global Projects Coordinator
Palm Beach Atlantic University
05.2018 - 03.2020
Chaplaincy Certificate -
International Fellowship of Chaplains
Certificate of Completion -
Perspectives
Masters - Divinity
Palm Beach Atlantic University
The Dale Carnegie Course -
Dale Carnegie
High Impact Presentations -
Dale Carnegie
Bachelor’s - Biblical Studies
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Certificate - Interpersonal Communication
International Training Partners