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Patrick Rowland
Ortonville,MI
Summary
Resourceful Operations Director with over 25 years of expertise in organizing operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve the goal or mission of an organization or project. Worked with a variety of leadership personalities and people to set direction, create alignment and accomplish tasks. Developed and monitored projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Passionate about developing plans, accomplishing goals, and people development. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, and budgeting.
Overview
27
years of professional experience
Work History
The River ChurchHolly, MI
Operations Pastor
04.2020 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of church operations
- Managed multiple renovation projects overseeing contracts, contractors, and budgets from $10,000 to $1.5 million
- Developed and managed annual budget for organization between $4-5 million annually.
- Lead all HR areas and development of policies
- Lead process to develop annual strategic goals
The River ChurchHolly, MI
Locations Development Pastor
01.2019 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Oversaw developmental growth of all locations and Pastors leading those locations.
- Presented and negotiated terms for merging churches with The River Church
- Managed mergers of 4 churches from recruiting through launch of new location
- Developed screening and integration process for successful assimilation into organization
Woodside Bible ChurchTroy, MI
Executive Pastor
08.2015 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Member of Executive Leadership Team
- Oversaw all ministry and staff for Troy Campus
- Transitioned staff culture from silo to collaborative through development and focus of staff core values
- Oversaw 8 direct reports and indirectly 180+ staff
- Collaborated with team to develop the 5 year Strategic Plan & Core Purpose for the organization
Woodside Bible ChurchTroy, MI
Family Ministries Pastor
08.2011 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Lead Next Gen Ministry Teams (Kids and Students) for all campuses
- Lead paradigm shift to Orange Family Ministry strategy
- Developed Family Ministry program for discipling and developing leaders while leading Family Ministry team of 25 staff
- Established Woodside as a Kids and Student Ministry authority in the region
- Partnered with Rethink Group (Atlanta, GA) as one of 12 locations for the annual Orange Tour
- Contributor to Orange Leaders national Blog and as an Orange Conference Breakout speaker
- Consulted with churches and next generation leaders through the Rethink Group.
Cross Point ChurchNashville, TN
Family Ministry Pastor
01.2008 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Responsible for strategy and program development of Family Ministry: birth through high school on 4 campuses that included kids ministry, student ministry and a monthly Family Experience
- Developed the family ministry strategy which focused on partnering with parents to develop spiritual champions
- Hired and managed all kids and student ministry staff, writing development plans and goals for each staff person as well as weekly team and individual meetings
- Communicated strategy and vision in large and small groups: congregations on multiple campuses, elder board, parents, and volunteers
Crossbridge Community ChurchFt. Wayne, IN
Student Pastor
08.2004 - 12.2007
Job overview
- Majority of responsibilities focused in providing vision and direction of student ministry, but responsibilities grew beyond student ministry
- Oversaw logistics of portable church operations
- Developed and led Missions Leadership Team which was responsible for strategy and stewardship of mission’s budget and distribution of funds for planning local service projects.
- Teaching Team, preaching 6 times a year.
Youth for ChristFort Wayne, IN
Campus Life Director
10.2002 - 08.2004
Job overview
- Started a new Campus Life program at Churubusco High School that focused on reaching non-Christian students
- Recruited 8 parents for Parent Steering Committee to assist with ministry events, fundraising, and community development
- Raised personal and ministry financial support
- Planned and led Winter Break trip for Chapter for 150 students.
Otis R. Bowen CenterHuntington, IN
Case Manager
12.2001 - 10.2002
Job overview
- Provided case management and crisis intervention for 12-15 children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and mental needs.
Emmanuel Community ChurchFort Wayne, IN
Student Ministry Director
10.1996 - 12.2001
Job overview
- Developed and implemented vision plan for youth ministry of 150-200 students, which balanced outreach, discipleship, and leadership development
- Major areas of responsibility in teaching, and counseling students in developing their head, heart, and hands for God
- Oversaw 2 full time staff, and 4 summer interns
- Served Denomination Youth Leadership Team from 1999-2001; providing training for churches in developing student ministry leaders.
Education
Huntington UniversityHuntington, IN
Bachelor of Science from Educational Ministry
05.1996
Skills
- Organizational & Strategic Planning
- Administrative Leadership
- Coaching and Developing People
- Capital Building Projects
- Comfortable Speaking to small and large audiences
- Department and Personnel Oversight
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
Timeline
Operations Pastor
The River Church
04.2020 - 09.2022
Locations Development Pastor
The River Church
01.2019 - 12.2021
Executive Pastor
Woodside Bible Church
08.2015 - 02.2018
Family Ministries Pastor
Woodside Bible Church
08.2011 - 08.2015
Family Ministry Pastor
Cross Point Church
01.2008 - 08.2011
Student Pastor
Crossbridge Community Church
08.2004 - 12.2007
Campus Life Director
Youth for Christ
10.2002 - 08.2004
Case Manager
Otis R. Bowen Center
12.2001 - 10.2002
Student Ministry Director
Emmanuel Community Church
10.1996 - 12.2001
Huntington University
Bachelor of Science from Educational Ministry
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