Michael Anderson
Crestview,FL
Summary
Seasoned Youth Pastor offering 12 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to student ministry. Committed to creating a thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by the Gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, leading volunteers, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Development
Heart Of The Bride
01.2015 - Current
- Work alongside with the Executive Director to execute technical strategy for entire organization, accounting for overall goals.
- Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities and processes for volunteers teams fundraisers.
- Collected data and performed customer needs analysis.
- Spearheaded deployment of websites, social media
- Produce weekly video podcasts
- Designed/created all print and digital material
- Coordinated and lead fundraisers
- Help implement integrating CRM resources to optimize tracking donors and donations.
- Supervised volunteer team duties related to fundraisers.
Youth Pastor
Ridgeway Church
01.2004 - 12.2014
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Planned and led yearly mission trips
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- 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.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
Security Forces
Air National Guard
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Led, managed and performed force protection duties to protect personnel and resources.
- Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
- Maintained confidentiality of special reports and collected data.
- Maneuvered communications vehicles, intrusion detection equipment and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations.
- Apprehended and detained suspects, searched persons and property and conducted interviews to gather evidence.
- Operated and maintained sophisticated communications equipment.
- Conducted advanced reconnaissance operations and collected intelligence information.
- Participated in offensive raids, demolitions, reconnaissance, search and rescue and counterterrorism.
63 Bravo, Humvee Machanic
Army National Guard
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
- Diagnosed electrical malfunctions using oscilloscope.
Daycare Director
Claudis Kids
10.2002 - 01.2004
- Recruited, selected and retained quality administrators, teachers and support staff.
- Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Brought center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations for fire and disaster preparedness, Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines.
Telecommunications Specialist
US Coast Guard
10.1998 - 10.2002
- Liaised with component vendors to properly operate and maintain telecommunications equipment.
- Evaluated and tested software and hardware to determine compatibility with existing systems, efficiency and reliability.
- Recommended and proposed new and advanced equipment and techniques based on performance capabilities, limitations and cost.
- Communicated with the public and coordinated with Coast Guard search and rescue resources to emergency events.
- Held a Top Secret clearance.
Education
No Degree - Bachelors of Science in Biblical Studies
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, ILBachelor of Arts - Marketing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2023
Skills
- Teaching
- Public Speaking
- Discipleship
- Volunteer Engagement
- Volunteer Training
- Planning Events
- Strategic Direction
- Social Media Campaign
- Program Development
- Brand Development and Marketing
Affiliations
Licensed and Ordained with the Evangelical Missionary Fellowship
Timeline
Director of Development
Heart Of The Bride
01.2015 - Current
Security Forces
Air National Guard
01.2005 - 01.2009
Youth Pastor
Ridgeway Church
01.2004 - 12.2014
63 Bravo, Humvee Machanic
Army National Guard
01.2003 - 12.2004
Daycare Director
Claudis Kids
10.2002 - 01.2004
Telecommunications Specialist
US Coast Guard
10.1998 - 10.2002
No Degree - Bachelors of Science in Biblical Studies
Moody Bible Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Western Governors University