Pierce Westfall
Oakdale,CA
Summary
As the Executive Director of a Christian missionary sending organization, the goal is ultimately to care for and shepherd sent missionaries. The pastoral side of the job heavily relies on the ability to work across a diverse group of people. A Jesus Mission has over 100 missionaries stationed across 20 different countries. As a co-founder, innovation and perseverance are critical traits that have helped lead to the success of the organization.
The role also requires fluency in various administrative work involving donor management systems, HR software, onboarding processes, accounting systems, public speaking on behalf of the organization, and hosting countless fundraising events.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
A Jesus Mission
08.2013 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization both stateside and internationally.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA04.2018
Skills
- Mission and Vision
- Preaching
- Discipleship
- Crisis Management
- Spiritual Leadership
- Training and Development
- Public Speaking
- Team Leadership
- Business Administration
- Leadership Development
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Board Oversight
Accomplishments
- Helped establish multiple cross cultural missions hubs in the world.
- Founded and initiated a response to the war on Ukraine. To date, we've delivered over 2 million pounds of food within 5 miles of russian occupation and seen over 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers come to know Jesus.
- Currently planting an anti-trafficking initiative in Pakistan where we helped to free 23 Christian slaves earlier this year.
Timeline
Executive Director
A Jesus Mission
08.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies
Liberty University
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