Rev. Douglas Phillips
White Hall,AR
Summary
Mission-driven Pastor with more than 12 years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
United Methodist Church
White Hall, AR
01.2021 - Current
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Directed capital building projects resulting in increases to church membership and reductions in church expenses. In 18 months I was able to find over $60,000 in annual savings to a budget of $300,000.
- Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
- Established and managed church budget.
- Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.
Senior Pastor
United Methodist Church
Alma, AR
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Spearheaded $30,000 building project to expand seating by 25% and renovated a 150 year old facility to meet the needs of the 21st century.
- Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs focused on building community events in our city including founding the city’s annual Harvest Festival and Liberty Festival. These events connected all organizations in town and they continue these events years later.
- I was awarded the community’s “Volunteer of the Year” award for my service.
- I was appointed the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Library Board.
Associate Pastor
United Methodist Church
Greenwood, AR
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Master Of Business Administration - Financial Planning And Analysis
Arkansas State University
State University, AR12.2023
Master Of Divinity -
United Theological Seminary
Dayton, OH12.2015
Bachelor Of Science - Philosophy And Religious Studies
College of The Ozarks
Point Lookout, MOSkills
- Instructor Mentoring
- Mission Coordination
- Professional Relationships
- Active Listening
- Needs Awareness
- Biblical Stewardship
- Ministry Development
- Crisis Response
- Administrative Leadership
- Cost Savings
- Emotional Support
- Debt Reduction
Accomplishments
- Cut organizational expenses $50,000 by strengthening operational controls and providing additional opportunities for volunteers.
- Increased giving in church 10% over past 2 years.
- Awarded Student Worker of the Year in college beating out over 2,000 students.
- Awarded Community Volunteer of the Year award.
- Former member of Rotary, Lions, Friends of the Library, Chamber of Commerce, and ordained elder in the United Methodist Church.
Timeline
Senior Pastor
United Methodist Church
01.2021 - Current
Senior Pastor
United Methodist Church
07.2018 - 12.2020
Associate Pastor
United Methodist Church
07.2016 - 06.2018
Master Of Business Administration - Financial Planning And Analysis
Arkansas State University
Master Of Divinity -
United Theological Seminary
Bachelor Of Science - Philosophy And Religious Studies
College of The Ozarks
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