Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
Work Preference
Timeline
Mary Sullivan

Mary Sullivan

Toledo,OH
I cannot believe the purpose of life is to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all, to matter, to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.
Leo Rosten

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church, specializing in strategic planning and community outreach. Excelled in volunteer recruitment and crisis support, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Achieved significant improvements in church engagement and program development, ensuring long-term organizational success without exceeding budget constraints.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Local Church Consultant

The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church
07.2022 - 07.2025
  • Attended meetings with religious leaders.
  • Wrote and delivered sermons.
  • Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
  • Developed Strategic plans for local congregations
  • Coached pastors and laity
  • Conflict Mediator for church leadership, clergy, and congregations.
  • Leadership Development
  • Program Developer for specific needs in a local church
  • Assisted with fundraising activities.

Senior Pastor

St. Paul's Untied Methodist Church
07.2008 - 06.2022
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Networked and resourced with other non-profits, developing programs for the marginalized and poor.
  • Developed a non-profit with a separate 501-C3.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
  • Established and managed church budget of $280,000.00 per year.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff.
  • Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
  • Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
  • Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
  • Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
  • Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
  • Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.

Executive Director Interim

Friendly Center
09.2017 - 07.2019
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale.
  • Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
  • Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
  • Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
  • Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
  • Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
  • Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.

Education

Master's of Divinity - Christian Education And Youth Ministry

The Methodist Theological School of Ohio, Deleware, OH

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts

Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH

Skills

  • Volunteer recruitment
  • Volunteer programs
  • Training and mentoring
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Social justice advocacy
  • Active listening
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Event planning
  • Crisis support
  • Excellent communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Creative thinking
  • Community outreach
  • Activity coordination
  • Strong work ethic
  • Effective communication

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved financial and facility issues which led to a Strategic Plan for mission, vision, and goals to revitalize the organization.
  • Developed an Assessment Process for local congregations to help resolve issues, financial strain, and deferred maintenance while developing a plan for growth and new health within the local church.
  • Trained and certified as a conflict mediator.
  • Trained in family systems, and how they relate to institutional systems.
  • Certified in New Church Planning

Certification

  • Church Planting Certificate –The West Ohio "Greenhouse" Church Planting
  • Bridges Out of Poverty- Facilitator
  • Faith and Finances- Facilitator through Chalmers Institution.

Interests

Stained Glass

Fusing Glass

Drawing, Painting, Sculpting

Baking

Global Travel

Bird Watching

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridOn-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Healthcare benefitsPaid time offWork-life balance

Timeline

Local Church Consultant - The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church
07.2022 - 07.2025
Executive Director Interim - Friendly Center
09.2017 - 07.2019
Senior Pastor - St. Paul's Untied Methodist Church
07.2008 - 06.2022
  • Church Planting Certificate –The West Ohio "Greenhouse" Church Planting
  • Bridges Out of Poverty- Facilitator
  • Faith and Finances- Facilitator through Chalmers Institution.
The Methodist Theological School of Ohio - Master's of Divinity, Christian Education And Youth Ministry
Ohio Northern University - Bachelor of Arts, Visual Arts

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