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Nick Stanton

Nick Stanton

Auburn,IN

Summary

A dedicated and experienced leader with a strong passion for investing in people, systems, and sales that help organizations thrive. Offering 20 years of ministry/leadership (client-facing) experience in a wide variety of contexts. Skilled and trained in public speaking, story telling, communications, research, technology, and biblical counseling.

Work History

Lead Pastor

Dayspring Community Church
2023 - 2025
  • Led weekly worship services, enhancing congregational engagement through spiritual direction and teaching.
  • Led church growth from 500 to 1000+ attendees in 2 years.
  • Developed and implemented systems and strategies for ministry alignment and long-term growth.
  • Provided pastoral care and counseling, supporting congregants in personal challenges and spiritual development.
  • Mentored/managed staff and volunteers, promoting leadership skills/development and comradery.
  • Oversaw budget planning and resource allocation, ensuring financial sustainability for church initiatives.
  • Facilitated strategic planning sessions, aligning church missions with community needs and congregational feedback.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry expansion and sustainability.

Pastor of Worship Arts

Warsaw Community Church (2500 + Congregants)
2019 - 2023
  • Primary overseer of worship planning, worship leading and order of service for Sunday worship gatherings.
  • Led and managed Worship Arts department staff, implementing new vision with gospel-centered focus.
  • Recruited, developed, and shepherded volunteer worship leaders and worship team members with on-going training (40+ volunteers).

Worship Pastor

Harvest Lakeshore (150 + Members)
2018 - 2019
  • Developed and lead weekly worship services.
  • Recruited 20+ volunteers for worship and tech teams for church plant.
  • Coordinated church social media and communications.
  • Produced video stories and testimonies.

Lead Pastor

Plymouth Community Church (250 + Congregants)
2016 - 2018
  • Served as primary preaching and worship pastor of congregation of 150-250.
  • Shepherded congregation in pastoral care, discipleship, and spiritual development.
  • Established healthy transition from church satellite to plant autonomy with elder board creation.
  • Developed ministry teams for worship, students, children, technical arts, building maintenance, through lay and staff leadership.


Worship Pastor

Warsaw Community Church (2500 + Congregants)
2008 - 2016
  • Primary worship leader for three weekend services and special events.
  • Preached 5-6 times/year for Sunday services.
  • Discipled and developed 4-5 worship bands of musicians and vocalist (40+ volunteers).

Education

Master of Arts - Local Church Ministry

Grace College And Seminary
Winona Lake, IN
12.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministries

Anderson University
Anderson, IN
05.2008

Skills

  • Client Relationship Cultivation
  • Public speaking
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Leadership development
  • Story Telling
  • Interpersonal Relations

Websites

Timeline

Lead Pastor

Dayspring Community Church
2023 - 2025

Pastor of Worship Arts

Warsaw Community Church (2500 + Congregants)
2019 - 2023

Worship Pastor

Harvest Lakeshore (150 + Members)
2018 - 2019

Lead Pastor

Plymouth Community Church (250 + Congregants)
2016 - 2018

Worship Pastor

Warsaw Community Church (2500 + Congregants)
2008 - 2016

Master of Arts - Local Church Ministry

Grace College And Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministries

Anderson University

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