Matt Gilchrist
Oronogo,MO
Summary
Operations and logistics leader with strengths in capital planning, owner-representative oversight, and end-to-end HR administration. Brings experience managing construction, vendor coordination, crisis response, and global program logistics while aligning staff, budgets, and operations to organizational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director of Operations (Executive Pastor)
Hope City Church
Joplin, MO
02.2021 - 09.2026
- Managed owner-representative duties for 40,000-square-foot facility expansion with a $7.4M construction budget.
- Managed budgets, invoices, and expense approvals for Hope City Church, ensuring financial accountability.
- Monitored departmental progress against established goals and objectives.
- Executed full-cycle HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, and performance reviews, to enhance staff integration and development.
- Coordinated staff schedules and volunteer placements to ensure effective ministry coverage and support.
- Monitored safety, compliance, and crisis response across church property.
Director of Global Impact & Logistics (Missional Impact Minister)
Christ's Church of Oronogo
Oronogo, MO
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Directed regional and international operations to enhance coordination and effectiveness across diverse locations.
- Defined strategic goals for department by leading cross-functional team and advising executive committee, aligning initiatives with organizational mission.
- Managed department budgets, ensuring resource allocation aligned with program priorities and maximizing impact of initiatives.
- Maintained centralized communication system to monitor performance metrics of remote international partners and field operators, enhancing data-driven decision-making.
Senior Director of International Programs & Events (Senior Director – Engage)
Christ In Youth
Joplin, MO
06.2005 - 12.2014
- Coordinated global logistics and risk management for international and domestic travel programs, ensuring seamless operations and safety for 3000+ participants annually.
- Managed venue procurement, scheduling, and logistics for large-scale conferences, optimizing attendee experience for 300–400 participants.
- Oversaw department budgets and tracked itemized expenses for each program, ensuring financial accountability and informed decision-making.
- Participated in executive committee meetings to provide insights and influence strategic decisions.
Education
M.A. - Intercultural & International Studies
Hope International University
Fullerton, CAB.S. - Management & Youth Ministry
Central Christian College of the Bible
Moberly, MOSkills
- Project & Facility Management: Construction oversight, Facility expansion, Vendor & Contract negotiations, Logistics management
- Financial Management: P&L Responsibility, Capital budgeting, Asset Allocation, Fiscal Reporting
- Human Resources & Talent: HR operations, Performance management, Staff Development, Workforce mobilization Pipelines
- Project & Facility Management: Construction oversight, Vendor & Contract negotiations
- Budget administration
- Crisis management
- HR operations
- Crisis management
Timeline
Executive Director of Operations (Executive Pastor)
Hope City Church
02.2021 - 09.2026
Director of Global Impact & Logistics (Missional Impact Minister)
Christ's Church of Oronogo
01.2015 - 01.2021
Senior Director of International Programs & Events (Senior Director – Engage)
Christ In Youth
06.2005 - 12.2014
M.A. - Intercultural & International Studies
Hope International University
B.S. - Management & Youth Ministry
Central Christian College of the Bible