MICHAEL HERNDON
Church, Intercultural & Multifaith Consultant. Student At Duke University Divinity School
Hanover,MD
Summary
Thirty years of dual ministry and marketplace experience. Church planter, church growth consultant, and business entrepreneur. Intercultural and multifaith consultant and current student at Duke University Divinity School.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Life Insurance Agent/Broker
Affordable Life Insurance
Hanover, Maryland
05.2018 - Current
- Services include life insurance protection, Asset and mortgage protection, and annuities
- I serve over 400 families and beneficiaries
Lead Pastor
Impact Church
Bowie, MD
10.2013 - 03.2020
- My wife and I founded and organized Impact Church in October 2012 with 40 charter members
- Responsibilities included oversight and mentoring of staff pastors and the leadership team
- I helped to organize and schedule events and participate in outreach and community events
- Established Impact School of Ministry, a 2-Year ministry development curriculum modeled after Oral Roberts University Bible Institute
- Strengthened connections with community outreach organizations Like DC Coalition for the homeless to serve our community and make an impact
- The church closed due to COVID in March 2020.
Regional Sales Manager
Web.com Group
Herndon, VA
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Tasked with developing and managing new Mid-Atlantic region
- Exceeded sales projections 27% year-to-year.
- Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
- Collaborated with senior executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation.
Director, Business Development
Affiliated Media Group
Jacksonville, FL
07.2004 - 08.2011
- Responsible for overall strategic management and growth of non-profit advertising & marketing agency
- I managed an account portfolio of $30 million
- Core areas of focus were churches and nonprofit organizations including universities, Southeastern University, Feed The Children, Joel Osteen, and Creflo Dollar Ministries among others
- Negotiated airtime, radio, print media, and direct mail rates for expanding markets.
Interim Pastor
Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church
Gastonia, NC
04.2003 - 07.2004
- Served as Interim Pastor for 1200 member church
- Worked with Deacon and Trustee Boards and other church Leadership Teams to provide stability for a church in pastoral transition
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Education
Master of Divinity - Theology
Duke University Divinity School
Durham, NC 08.2022 - Current
Bachelors Philosophy - Religious Studies
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK 05.2011 - 04.2022
Diploma -
Word of Faith Bible Training Center
Detroit, MI 05.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of North Carolina
Charlotte, NC 08.1983 - 05.1985
Diploma -
Olympic Senior High School
Charlotte, NC 08.1981 - 5 1983
Skills
Timeline
Master of Divinity - Theology
Duke University Divinity School
08.2022 - Current
Life Insurance Agent/Broker
Affordable Life Insurance
05.2018 - Current
Lead Pastor
Impact Church
10.2013 - 03.2020
Regional Sales Manager
Web.com Group
08.2011 - 06.2015
Bachelors Philosophy - Religious Studies
Oral Roberts University
05.2011 - 04.2022
Diploma -
Word of Faith Bible Training Center
05.2009 - 05.2011
Director, Business Development
Affiliated Media Group
07.2004 - 08.2011
Interim Pastor
Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church
04.2003 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of North Carolina
08.1983 - 05.1985
Diploma -
Olympic Senior High School
08.1981 - 5 1983