Michael Arnold
Wexford,Pennsylvania
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in strategic planning and operational management. Skilled in team collaboration, driving results, and adapting to changing needs. Expertise in staff development, budget oversight, and process improvement. Known for reliability and fostering cohesive work environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pittsburgh Area Director
Christian Business Men’s Connection
01.2018 - Current
- Greatly expanded regional presence through expanded outreach events featuring national level speakers.
- Developed and moderate 3 high level peer to peer advisory groups that serve over 35 executives and business owners monthly.
- Created 3 monthly young professional gatherings where seasoned leaders share wisdom from their experience..
- Recruited new leadership to serve the region at a board level.
- Expanded market presence by identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities within the region.
Strategic Plan Facilitator and Vision Coach
Michael P Arnold Consulting
01.2010 - Current
- Facilitated Strategic Plans in 100+ different churches, non-profits, and Businesses
- Developed Leadership Development program to increase Leadership in rapidly growing organizations.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Contributed to improved team performance by facilitating workshops on communication, collaboration, and problem-solving techniques.
- Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
- Fostered collaborative environment, encouraging open dialogue and shared experiences among participants.
Senior Associate Pastor
Christ Church at Grove Farm
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Taught Monthly at Sunday services to over 1000 attendees.
- Installed and monitored church wide strategic plan that helped produce 45% growth in attendance in 3 years.
- Coached and developed 6 direct reports that served over 1000 people weekly.
- Created discipleship plan that increased attendance 100%
- Developed KPI metrics for Board Reporting
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Served on the Senior Leadership Team
- Empowered church volunteers through training sessions and ongoing support, enhancing their ability to serve the congregation effectively.
- Developed strong partnerships with local organizations to promote collaboration on various community initiatives.
Cranberry Campus Pastor
Crossroads Church
01.2010 - 01.2021
- Taught weekly in Weekend Services
- Lead campus through acquisition process, healthy growth season and purchase of permanent home.
- Managed budgets, resources, and personnel within the organization, optimizing efficiency while maintaining a focus on core values and goals.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Contributed to Multi-site Strategy for all Church
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Trained and developed emerging leaders though Crossroads Training School
- Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Expanded volunteer base through targeted recruitment strategies that attracted committed individuals with diverse skill sets well-suited for specific roles within the organization.
- Served on Executive Leadership Team.
Director of Outreach
North Way Christian Community
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Taught at Weekend services serving over 4000 in attendance.
- Refreshed Global outreach department with focus on core initiatives.
- Lead Local outreach department
- Managed current and future multi-site venues and campuses
- Improved donor relations through targeted communication and relationship-building initiatives.
- Lead partnership with Trinity Evangelical Divinity school
- Conducted outreach activities to engage local stakeholders in programs.
- Developed Seminary partnership and Regional extension site.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Developed Emerging Leader program
Oakland Campus Pastor
North Way Christian Community
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Taught at weekend services serving over 4000 attendees.
- Led the launch of the first multi-site campus. Selected location, construction, and staff for new work.
- Lead campus through rapid growth 0-700 weekly attendance in 3 years.
- Created and taught small group video curriculum, membership classes, premarital videos, and new believer video curriculum
- Served on the Executive Management team
- Expanded volunteer base through targeted recruitment strategies that attracted committed individuals with diverse skill sets well-suited for specific roles within the organization.
- Managed budgets, resources, and personnel within the organization, optimizing efficiency while maintaining a focus on core values and goals.
Director of College and Young Adult Ministries
Central Christian Church
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: Henderson, Nevada
- Taught at mid-week service.
- Created and Developed college/young adult ministry ages 18-29.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Henderson, Nevada
Director of College Ministries
The Chapel
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Company Overview: Akron Ohio
- Taught at the Sunday evening modern service.
- Lead Pastor of College Ministry and experienced expansive growth from 40-400 in weekly attendance.
- Identified potential ministry leaders and developed 20 full-time pastors and missionaries.
- Created eight discipleship living communities strategically located around the university with targeted outreach plans.
- Served as the University of Akron Football Team Chaplain.
- Created a multi country international experience for students that engaged over 30 students annually.
- Akron Ohio
College Ministry Intern
The Chapel
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Company Overview: Akron Ohio
- Completed Masters of Arts in Religion
- Directed Men’s College Ministry
- Taught in midweek college service
- Guest Speaking
- Conference speaker for multiple young adult and college retreats and conferences
- Chapel Speaker for multiple Christians Schools, college and professional athletic programs
- Akron Ohio
Education
Master of Arts - Religion
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education
Taylor University
01.1996
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Communication
- Staff training and development
- Team management
- Operations management
- Project planning
Websites
Continuing education
- Leadership Network: Multi-Site Church Campus Pastor Development Lab
- Leadership Network: Global Missions Learning Community
- Leadership Network: Externally Focused Church Learning Community
- Fermi Project: Q Conference (Faith and Culture)
- Buzz Conference: (Multi-site ministry)
- Willow Creek Leadership Summit
- Strategic Operational Planning Training: The Paterson Center
- Sam Deep Leadership Academy: Certified Trainer and Coach
Certification
- Licensed StratOp facilitator and coach: Paterson Center
- Certified Church OS Activator: Intentional Churches
- Certified Leadership Trainer and Coach: Sam Deep Leadership Academy
- Ordained Pastor: Christ Church at Grove Farm, North Way Christian Community.
Timeline
Senior Associate Pastor
Christ Church at Grove Farm
01.2021 - 01.2024
Pittsburgh Area Director
Christian Business Men’s Connection
01.2018 - Current
Strategic Plan Facilitator and Vision Coach
Michael P Arnold Consulting
01.2010 - Current
Cranberry Campus Pastor
Crossroads Church
01.2010 - 01.2021
Director of Outreach
North Way Christian Community
01.2008 - 01.2010
Oakland Campus Pastor
North Way Christian Community
01.2006 - 01.2008
Director of College and Young Adult Ministries
Central Christian Church
01.2004 - 01.2006
Director of College Ministries
The Chapel
01.1998 - 01.2004
College Ministry Intern
The Chapel
01.1996 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education
Taylor University
- Licensed StratOp facilitator and coach: Paterson Center
- Certified Church OS Activator: Intentional Churches
- Certified Leadership Trainer and Coach: Sam Deep Leadership Academy
- Ordained Pastor: Christ Church at Grove Farm, North Way Christian Community.
Master of Arts - Religion
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
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