Rev. Aaron Smith, M. Div.

Represent the alumni council on the Disciples Divinity House Board.

Provide recommendations for the use of scholarship funds and budget items to the Board on behalf of the council.

Lead a group of 8 council members in gift solicitation, alumni awards, and stewardship of the alumni budget where appropriate.

Review and commission applicants for commissioned and ordained ministry on behalf of the region.

Lead worship, serve communion, lead devotionals, and preach when provided with the opportunity.

Serve with the Pastoral Care team to follow up with members who are in need.

• Manage onboarding process for new employers to financial plans.
• Educate and enroll members and employers in retirement and savings plans in 8 regions.
• Produce content related to retirement planning.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training of team members.
• Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
• Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Oversaw leaders under evangelism that included baptisms, food pantry, and outreach.

Directed and managed food pantry with over 100 weekly visitors.

Followed up with visitors to welcome to service and fellowship.

Taught elementary and middle-school Sunday School class on a regular basis.

• Completed over 30 courses as part of Master of Divinity program.
• Coordinated University of Chicago ministry conference hospitality committee.

• Coordinated application process for new charter schools.
• Maintained database of concerns from student parents of 16 charter schools.
• Provided weekly summary of constituent services to Mayor's Charter School Staff.
• Developed and maintained filing systems to facilitate easy access to charter school information.

• Processed all State of Indiana Executive Orders and legal documents
• Completed rotations with IDEM, Indiana State Police, Lieutenant Governor’s Office and Governor’s Office
• Authored 250,000 IDEM grant to EPA diesel oxidation catalyst retrofit and no-idling program