Michael Demers

Participated in courses by the School of Mary Spiritual Director Training Program, which included:

• Virtual courses via Zoom
• SF 300 - Deeper Purification -
• Practicum Session -
• Q.A./Review/Practical Skills Training
• Capstone Teaching and Practical Advice
• Spiritual Director Formation Program. Website: www.schoolofmary.org
• Formation Team: Jean Khoury-Founder,
• The School of Mary-jeankhoury@schoolofmary.or

• Led weekly prayer meetings for students to foster community engagement.
• Coordinated outreach activities that strengthened connections between students and local community.
• Organized weekly small group Bible studies on campus.
• Developed a system for tracking student involvement in ministry programs, enhancing engagement and participation.
• Assisted in developing new methods for assessing the effectiveness of campus ministries initiatives.
• Established partnerships with local churches and other religious institutions to further expand ministry reach.
• Facilitated retreats and events that promoted spiritual growth and community among participants.
• Developed and distributed educational materials on faith-based topics.
• Collaborated with campus organizations to promote service opportunities.
• Provided counseling and support to students facing personal challenges.
• Facilitated workshops on leadership and personal development skills.
• Coordinated outreach programs to connect with local communities.
• Served as a liaison between the school's administration and its faith-based organizations.
• Educated faculty members about religious diversity on campus.
• Conducted regular one-on-one meetings with students to discuss personal issues and spiritual matters.
• Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers for campus ministries initiatives.
• Managed budgeting processes related to ministry activities and events.
• Led worship services at weekly chapel gatherings.
• Facilitated retreats, conferences, and special events to promote student faith development.
• Created educational materials that promoted awareness of religious holidays celebrated by different cultures.
• Advised student leaders on how to effectively lead their respective groups or organizations.
• Provided pastoral care and counseling support to students in need of assistance.
• Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
• Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
• Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
• Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
• Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.

• Delivered weekly sermons to the congregation, fostering spiritual growth and understanding.
• Provided pastoral care to community members during times of crisis and need.
• Coordinated church events, increasing community involvement and participation.
• Developed outreach programs for local families and individuals in need, fostering support and connection.
• Collaborated with church staff on administrative tasks and strategic planning initiatives.
• Developed programs to help members of the congregation grow spiritually.
• Taught Bible classes for all ages, from nursery to adult education courses.
• Recruited and engaged volunteers for various ministries, strengthening church community services.
• Counseled individuals seeking spiritual advice or direction.
• Served as a mentor for new ministers entering the field of preaching ministry.
• Advocated for social justice issues within the community.
• Provided spiritual guidance to members of the congregation in times of need.
• Created meaningful worship experiences through music selection and sermon preparation.
• Wrote articles for publication in newsletters, magazines or online publications.
• Organized special events such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other religious ceremonies.
• Led small group discussions on a variety of topics related to faith development.
• Assisted in coordinating youth ministry activities for children and young adults.
• Collaborated with pastors from other churches to share resources and best practices.
• Participated in community service projects with local organizations.
• Managed all aspects of ministry.
• Carried out church missions by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons, and working with church leaders.
• Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives.
• Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
• Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
• Participated in fundraising to support congregational activities.
• Referred families and individuals to community support services, psychologists, or doctors for necessary care.
• Oversaw building management, supply orders, and facility repairs.

• Developed and implemented comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet organizational goals.
• Led fundraising efforts to secure resources for community food assistance programs.
• Oversaw grant writing initiatives to support operational funding and sustainability.
• Coordinated with internal departments to ensure alignment between development and organizational objectives.
• Maintained fundraising database to produce accurate monthly reports for board of directors.
• Managed donor relations to strengthen community engagement and support.
• Cultivated relationships with board members, donors, and philanthropic community to ensure alignment with financial needs and strategic initiatives.
• Directed social media campaigns and executed fundraising events while serving as a visible spokesperson to elevate organizational profile.
• Managed the coordination of special events such as galas, golf tournaments, luncheons.
• Collaborated with staff to implement effective marketing strategies for outreach campaigns.
• Coordinated volunteer recruitment and training programs to enhance service delivery and community impact.
• Oversaw the creation of grant proposals for submission to local, state and federal agencies.
• Evaluated existing programs to identify areas of improvement or expansion opportunities.
• Analyzed program effectiveness to inform future strategic decision-making processes.
• Facilitated meetings between senior leadership and potential donors.
• Developed strategic partnerships with local organizations to enhance service delivery.
• Created and wrote content for annual fund brochures, direct mail appeals, e-solicitations and phonathon scripts.
• Collaborated with external vendors on website design projects related to online giving platforms.
• Negotiated vendor contracts related to fundraising events and activities.
• Prepared and managed development and public relations department budget, evaluated program effectiveness annually via detailed cost analysis and led capital campaigns.
• Recruited staff members for various roles within the Development team.
• Advocated for food security issues within the community and at public forums.
• Researched new methods of solicitation that could be used by the organization.

• Managed budgeting and financial forecasting for operational sustainability and growth.
• Developed strategic partnerships with local organizations that expanded service offerings.
• Facilitated staff training programs that strengthened service delivery and enhanced team cohesion.
• Led program evaluations to assess effectiveness and align with community needs.
• Coordinated outreach initiatives that increased community awareness of available services.
• Advocated for client needs with government agencies and local stakeholders.
• Implemented policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
• Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
• Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities while identifying new program ideas based on market analysis.
• Maintained positive relationships with media outlets to increase visibility of organizational activities.
• Organized regular meetings with board members to discuss progress on initiatives and solicit feedback.
• Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, guidelines.
• Coordinated special events such as conferences or workshops designed to raise awareness about the organization's mission.
• Developed marketing strategies to promote the organization's mission throughout the community.
• Assessed potential collaboration opportunities to enhance organizational value and improve efficiency.
• Informed board and committee about trends, issues and activities to facilitate policy-making.
• Secured funding from public and private sources through grant writing activities or other fundraising efforts.
• Recommended appropriate staffing techniques to meet demands and manage costs.
• Acted as spokesperson at press conferences and interviews.
• Performed risk assessments across multiple areas of operations in order to identify potential issues before they arise.
• Authored reports outlining progress on projects or initiatives for senior leadership review.
• Collaborated with external vendors to provide cost-effective solutions for services such as IT support or human resources management.
• Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational, and departmental issues.
• Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to the roadmap. project
• Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to the roadmap. project

• Developed comprehensive training programs tailored to enhance diverse employee skill sets and align with organizational goals.
• Facilitated workshops to enhance team collaboration and communication skills.
• Implemented immersion platforms to streamline training delivery and accessibility.
• Assessed training needs through employee feedback and performance evaluations.
• Collaborated with various national and international programs and agencies to align training with organizational goals.
• Mentored trainers to improve instructional techniques and engagement strategies.
• Evaluated training effectiveness through participant surveys and follow-up sessions.
• Coordinated continuous professional development opportunities that fostered staff advancement and supported career growth.
• Monitored compliance with laws governing workplace education requirements.
• Provided coaching, guidance and support to instructors in their delivery of courses.
• Monitored progress against training objectives and reported outcomes to the management team.
• Recruited, hired and managed staff responsible for delivering learning initiatives.
• Advised senior management on best practices in the field of training and development.
• Facilitated discussions between stakeholders regarding current trends in the industry relevant to corporate learning objectives.
• Managed the design, delivery and evaluation of learning initiatives.
• Coordinated with department heads to develop individual plans that addressed specific skill gaps.
• Collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy of course content.
• Maintained relationships with external vendors providing specialized services or instructional materials.
• Organized workshops, conferences, and seminars to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration among participants in program development activities.
• Established standards for assessing effectiveness of training programs, monitored performance metrics and prepared reports on program results.
• Conducted assessments of existing training programs, identified areas for improvement and created strategies for implementation.
• Developed and implemented training programs to meet organizational needs.
• Discovered and filled workforce skill gaps with proactive monitoring and evaluation approaches.
• Partnered with management to devise individualized development plans and staff group trainings to fill current and expected training needs.
• Identified and coordinated key skills training across related jobs and position families.
• Planned and led training programs on staff development to enhance employee knowledge, engagement, satisfaction and performance.
• Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company.
• Oversaw training courses and promotional paths for professionals and leaders.
• Presented training information via role playing, simulations and team exercises.
• Managed training calendar for entire fiscal year, including setting course plans, training spaces, and department rotations.
• Designed training modules implementing strategic business practices and organizational behavior training concepts.
• Determined course objectives and found or wrote course materials to cover topics.