Rob McLelland
Rogers,AR
Summary
Ambitious Pastor offering over 15 years of experience in inspiring people and building relationships. Accomplished in leading groups during church-wide programs while maintaining personal commitment to Christ and Christian education.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
11.2019 - Current
- Preach on a weekly basis.
- Recruit and lead volunteers.
- Oversaw rebuild of new church website.
- In charge of content management.
- Create all social media content for GBC.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Initiated live streaming for Grace Baptist to help navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Introduced live streaming ministry to help give weekly content to church members while meeting in person was not an option.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
- Helped lead church through a merger with another church in Rogers, the COVID-19 Pandemic, Massive staff turnover and additions
- Organize and oversee the Wednesday night and Sunday morning bus ministry for Grace Baptist Church.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
- Managed church operations, ensuring proper allocation of resources and budget management.
- Organized successful fundraising events designed to support church missions locally as well as internationally.
- Supported community development through organizing and leading outreach programs.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
- Coordinated mission trips for members interested in participating in global outreach efforts.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Attracted new members to the congregation through effective marketing strategies such as social media campaigns, website updates, and targeted outreach efforts.
- Created and oversaw annual budget of over $600k.
GENERAL MANAGER/ESTIMATOR
COLLISION CONNECTION
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Ordered and Inventoried parts for all car repairs
- Estimated vehicle repairs
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
01.2009 - 06.2019
- Preach on a weekly basis to over 60 youth, ranging from 6th to 12th grade
- Implement and lead all Sunday School curriculum
- Recruit and lead a group of over 20 volunteers
- Disciple and lead two youth interns.
- Led the church in all administrative duties from August - December 2016
- Preached and organized the contemporary service.
- Maintained growth of the contemporary service with 100 in average attendance.
- Assist in teaching and planning Sunday night services on a regular basis, as well as Preach Sunday Mornings once a quarter.
- Plan and organize all Men’s and Couples events and discipleship.
- Oversaw completion of $625k sanctuary update in the summer of 2015
- Oversee many other updates and repairs, including an energy conservation project to help cut utility costs.
- Helped with many administrative issues in the office as well as issues that arise within the staff
- In charge of pricing and implementing online/text to give and in charge of booking given through this avenue.
- Helped with many budget/balancing issues within the church.
- In charge of helping design company design and implement our new website.
- In charge of updating and adding new content to our website.
- Prepared and tested all media involved within ministries of the church, including Sunday Morning services, Children’s Church, Youth Services, Funerals, all other events.
- Purchased and instaledl new sound equipment, test and resolve sound issues, run sound during service some Sunday Mornings, during all funerals and extra events.
- In charge of all administrative and operation of yearly Upward Basketball league.
BRANCH MANAGER/LENDER
BANK OF ROGERS/FNB ROGERS
06.2006 - 11.2008
- Commercial and Consumer Lender and Branch Manager in charge of all branch operations at Lowell, AR branch.
- Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by enhancing service quality and resolving client issues promptly.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through appraisals and feedback sessions to facilitate continuous development of skills and knowledge base within the team.
- Strengthened relationships with key clients, securing long-term partnerships and driving revenue growth.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives to align branch objectives with corporate goals.
Education
M.A. Christian Leadership -
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
Lynchburg, VA01.2014
B.S. in Education -
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR01.2006
Skills
- Preaching/Teaching
- Crisis Management
- Pastoral Care
- Public Speaking
- Mission-oriented
- Administration skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Leadership Development
- Community Service
- Strategic Planning
References
- Johnny Harp, Pastor, Lakeview Baptist Church, Cave Springs, AR, 479-640-7083, johnny.harp@lakeviewnwa.com
- Greg Stanfill, Former EVP Arvest Bank, Rogers, Lowell Community Executive, gstanfill@arvest.com, 479-721-1127
- Caley Vo, Partner, Wright, Lindsey & Jennings, LLP, caleyvo@gmail.com, 479-426-6352
Timeline
Pastor
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
11.2019 - Current
GENERAL MANAGER/ESTIMATOR
COLLISION CONNECTION
06.2019 - 02.2020
ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
01.2009 - 06.2019
BRANCH MANAGER/LENDER
BANK OF ROGERS/FNB ROGERS
06.2006 - 11.2008
M.A. Christian Leadership -
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
B.S. in Education -
University of Arkansas
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