Matthew Choe Hoskinson, PhD
Turnaround Specialist · Strategic Risktaker · Certified Coach
New York,NY
Summary
Driven professional with strong background in entrepreneurship and innovation. Proven ability to drive growth, lead cross-functional teams, and adapt to changing market conditions. Skilled in strategic planning, financial management, and customer engagement. Known for fostering collaboration and delivering impactful results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Startup Founder
Northstar Strategies LLC
12.2024 - Current
- Studied the market to determine the optimal pricing of services and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Drove product development from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with customer needs.
- Created new systems to scale multiple non-profit organizations through rigorous assessment, stakeholder interviews, and strategic roadmapping.
VP, NYC Leadership Development and Operations
Redeemer City To City
04.2024 - Current
- Operationalized the $139 million New York Project (2016–2026).
- Led the construction of a new $22 million building on Manhattan's Upper East Side, including financial, legal, furniture, and usage strategies.
- Spearheaded organizational restructuring initiatives for the post-New York Project, with the creation of a $39 million strategic plan that streamlines operations and reduces overhead costs. The primary author for its objectives, operational plan, and financial strategy.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
Director, City Ministry Program
Redeemer City To City
02.2020 - 03.2024
- Directed certificate program for present and future leaders of non-profit ministries.
- Created new learning experiences to develop leaders' character, skills, and practices to meet ever-changing societal needs.
- Recruited new faculty and resourced them to develop praxis-oriented curriculum.
- Created online and print marketing in support of recruiting new students.
Executive Pastor
Mosaic Church
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Oversaw financial, personnel, facilities, and communications for church start-up in Queens. Accomplishment: Catalyzed 100% growth in membership in three months.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
Senior Pastor
The First Baptist Church In The City Of New York
09.2010 - 05.2018
- Spearheaded the revitalization of a struggling, historic church in Manhattan.
- Developed new partnerships with civic leaders and non-profit organizations to increase church members' service to the community.
- Supervised church staff and volunteers, planned and led worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with church leaders to fulfill the mission.
Executive Pastor
Heritage Bible Church
01.2008 - 09.2010
- Led all ministries, staff, finances, and facilities of this 1,400-person church. Accomplishment: Managed successful construction of $2.7m, 18,000 square foot building as project manager.
- Oversaw $1.5m annual budget. Accomplishment: Executed 10% midyear budget cut while retaining all staff and ministries.
- Reorganized deacons into mercy teams to proactively care for elderly, needy, and infirm. Created new policies to facilitate financial assistance to unemployed and underemployed.
- Drafted and executed security plan in compliance with local law and in partnership with law enforcement.
Pastor of Youth and Young Adult Discipleship
Heritage Bible Church
09.2004 - 12.2007
- Led all programming for 600 children, teenagers, and college students.
- Created new mentor roles for retiring Sunday school teachers to engage and assess next gen teachers and to pass on their wisdom and experience.
Pastoral Intern
Heritage Bible Church
07.2003 - 03.2004
- Demonstrated pastoral giftedness through teaching and ministry oversight.
- Drafted plans and assembled team for new church in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Undergraduate Faculty
Trinity Baptist Bible College
01.2002 - 05.2003
- Taught Romans, New Testament Greek, and Christian apologetics.
Extension Ministries Assistant
Bob Jones University
08.1999 - 05.2002
- Directed all off-campus, student-led volunteer ministries for 4,000 member student body. Accomplishment: Increased the number of ministries by 25%.
- Initiated communications strategy to circulate new ways to serve Greenville. Accomplishment: Grew weekly student participation from 25% to 35%.
Education
MBA - Executive MBA
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 05.2001 -
Ph.D. - Theology
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC 06.2001 - 05.2005
Master of Arts - Bible
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC 09.1999 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Bible
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC 09.1995 - 05.1999
Skills
Strategic roadmapping
Organizational change management
Structure optimization
Client-focused consulting
Efficiency optimization
Data-driven growth tactics
Team collaboration
Talent acquisition
Strategic relationship building
Certification
Coaching Certification in Leadership Anxiety - Capable Life, Denver, CO
Accomplishments
- Reached the goal of 2,000+ new leaders and 250+ new churches, one year ahead of schedule.
- Completed construction of UES building on time, under budget, and to rave reviews.
- Overhauled CRM to streamline processes and scale operations.
- Diversified CMP faculty across theological, gender, ethnic, and socioeconomic lines to unprecedented levels.
- Doubled the annual number of CMP participants, implemented data-driven assessments to track their progress, and deployed them across metro NYC and beyond.
- Rescued and reimagined failing organizations to new growth and financial sustainability through successful consulting and coaching.
- Increased active membership of First Baptist by 50% and lowered in median age by thirty years.
- Rallied the church to eliminate an annual deficit of 55% in just two years.
- Raised an extra $400k in 18 months to pay for a new boiler system without adding any debt.
Timeline
Startup Founder
Northstar Strategies LLC
12.2024 - Current
VP, NYC Leadership Development and Operations
Redeemer City To City
04.2024 - Current
Coaching Certification in Leadership Anxiety - Capable Life, Denver, CO
11-2022
Spiritual Direction - General Seminary, New York, NY
05-2022
Director, City Ministry Program
Redeemer City To City
02.2020 - 03.2024
Executive Pastor
Mosaic Church
05.2019 - 12.2019
Coaching Certification - Church Multiplication Ministries, Alpharetta, GA
05-2018
Senior Pastor
The First Baptist Church In The City Of New York
09.2010 - 05.2018
Executive Pastor
Heritage Bible Church
01.2008 - 09.2010
Pastor of Youth and Young Adult Discipleship
Heritage Bible Church
09.2004 - 12.2007
Pastoral Intern
Heritage Bible Church
07.2003 - 03.2004
Undergraduate Faculty
Trinity Baptist Bible College
01.2002 - 05.2003
Ph.D. - Theology
Bob Jones University
06.2001 - 05.2005
MBA - Executive MBA
University of Michigan
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Bible
Bob Jones University
09.1999 - 05.2001
Extension Ministries Assistant
Bob Jones University
08.1999 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Bible
Bob Jones University
09.1995 - 05.1999
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