Robert Naughton
Austin,TX
Summary
A pastor and detail-oriented leader with more than 10 years of experience, and a Masters degree (MDiv.) concentrating in spiritual formation and soul care. With a passion for people and a background in pastoral work, counseling, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, coaching, and executive level leadership in numerous local churches and other such organizations, it is my objective to exercise my giftings and skill-set to protect and serve others as a police officer.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor, Equipping
The Grove Church
04.2023 - Current
- In coordination with the lead pastor, helped to re-shape the culture of the church through the development an effective communication of a clear pathway and strategy
- Championed a culture of relational cultivation through leadership development in the personal discipleship of key leaders within the church
- Launched 30+ Neighborhood Communities that function as micro-churches and launchpads for discipleship/community service within the local area
- Equipped and deployed more than 40 volunteer lay leaders to participate in the mission of the church Developed and oversaw the leadership of Disciple Making Groups
- Developed and oversaw Neighborhood Communities leadership
- Oversaw NextGen and Adult ministries directors
- Collaborated with staff to identify and implement annual ministry goals, strategies, and tactics
- Resourced group leaders with guides and other content to lead the direction of those ministries
- Preached and taught from the pulpit and various other spaces regularly
- Facilitated various character development opportunities for staff, leaders, and disciples
- Served on the Pastoral Executive Team
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed the daily operations of my department
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Director of Next Generation Engagement
The 6:4 Fellowship
01.2023 - 04.2023
- This was a project based position that culminated in 50 handpicked pastors and seminary students participating in the 6:4 Fellowship's Brooklyn Tabernacle Prayer Immersion Experience; a retreat aimed at gathering church leaders and next generation leaders from around the country and helping them catch a vision for prayer
- Recruited next generation leaders from church planting organizations and seminaries to engage in coaching and other 6:4 activities
- Led all communication, meetings, gatherings, and trainings designed to engage church planters and seminary students in our coaching and other 6:4 activities
- Provided coaching to pastors and seminary students across the country
- Provided creative input on increasing and improving our efforts to connect, coach, and coalesce young leaders across the country
Pastor, Spiritual Formation
Denver Beacon Church
07.2019 - 01.2023
- Developed and employed strategies for equipping the church for relational cultivation within the community; disciple-making and discipling to maturity
- Developed a leadership pipeline
- In partnership with the other pastors, developed a retreat for men that equipped them to be better husbands, fathers, and members of their communities
- Preached regularly in Sunday services
- Provided executive oversight to all spiritual formation ministry efforts, including but not limited to: men, women, marriages, families, next generation.
- Developed and implemented a successful pro bono, seminary level, educational opportunity for qualifying applicants called Beacon College, focusing primarily on the skills necessary to lead in a church
- Developed a monthly series for the church called EQUIPPED; focusing on providing the congregation with practical skills in experiencing growth in character leading to family and community betterment
Director of Ministry Development
Strategic Renewal And The 6:4 Fellowship
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Assisted in rebranding and re-strategizing the organization.
- Created new, streamlined systems of leadership development offerings that accomplished the mission of the organizations: to help pastors succeed, God's way
- Personally coached more than 100 pastors and leaders in character development each year.
- Grew the organization from coaching 16 pastors a year, to over 250 pastors and church leaders per year, producing $200k+ in new income per year and immeasurable ministry impact.
- Developed and recruited the leadership structure of The 6:4 Fellowship, resulting in 16 National Leaders including Jim Cymbala and HB Charles championing the vision of Acts 6:4 across the country, as well as 75 Regional Leaders who are gathering other pastors for prayer in 75 different cities around the country.
- Selected appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs
Security Officer
Denver Seminary
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations
Education
Master of Divinity (MDiv.) - Christian Formation And Soul Care
Denver Seminary
Littleton, CO05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication And Journalism
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2005
Skills
- Leadership and Development
- Communication
- Counseling/Care
- Crisis Management
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Purple belt)
- Able Shepherd Graduate (Active shooter response)
- Active Listening
- Youth Advocacy
- Outreach Initiatives
- Administration
Timeline
Pastor, Equipping
The Grove Church
04.2023 - Current
Director of Next Generation Engagement
The 6:4 Fellowship
01.2023 - 04.2023
Pastor, Spiritual Formation
Denver Beacon Church
07.2019 - 01.2023
Director of Ministry Development
Strategic Renewal And The 6:4 Fellowship
08.2016 - 05.2020
Security Officer
Denver Seminary
01.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Divinity (MDiv.) - Christian Formation And Soul Care
Denver Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication And Journalism
University of Florida
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