Rodney Huisman
WESSINGTON SPRINGS,SD
Summary
Dynamic professional with a solid background in agricultural maintenance and conservation, including a 10-year tenure as a District Conservationist at the Natural Resource Conservation Service. Proven expertise in resource management and mentoring, complemented by strong preaching and congregational care skills. Committed to sustainable practices, enhancing productivity while fostering community engagement. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Welcoming and willing attitude toward developing and shepherding new and existing church members.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lay Pastor
Various Locations
08.2018 - Current
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Mentored youth group members, offering guidance and support in their personal and spiritual lives.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
District Conservationist
Natural Resource Conservation Service
12.2015 - Current
- Communicated and shared technical information and explained issues related to natural resource conservation, problems and solutions.
- Communicated detailed information 253 applications and 67 contracts with the Federal Government.
- Enhanced soil and water conservation by developing and implementing over 40 resource management plans.
- Prepared complex conservation or resource management plans with financial or implementation assistance bringing in over $3.5 Million to the county.
- Mentored 26 team members, resulting in a more knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
- Evaluated effectiveness of more than 120 proposed conservation projects using data analysis and performance tools.
Farmer/Cattle Rancher
Self-employeed
02.2000 - Current
- Managed $130,000 farm annual budget and financial records, keeping farm profitable for 25 years.
- Trained and supervised up to eight full and seasonal farmhands in proper use of farm equipment and safety protocols.
- Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery, and livestock.
- Maintained and repaired eight tractors, 27 additional pieces of farming equipment and over-the-road rolling stock.
- Ensured timely crop planting and harvesting schedules with seven crops in rotation.
- Developed and implemented No-Till farming and sustainable agricultural practices to work with nature.
- Reduced operational costs by leveraging sustainable farming methods.
Education
Master of Arts - Divinity
Kairos University
Sioux Falls, SD06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR05.1995
Skills
- Biblically based
- Preaching
- Congregational care
- Teaching
- Sermon preparation
- Youth ministry
- Facilitation
- Public speaking
- Children's ministry
Hobbies
- Woodworking/Carpentry
- Amateur Radio
- Farm equipment restoration
- Audio electronics
Timeline
Lay Pastor
Various Locations
08.2018 - Current
District Conservationist
Natural Resource Conservation Service
12.2015 - Current
Farmer/Cattle Rancher
Self-employeed
02.2000 - Current
Master of Arts - Divinity
Kairos University
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Oregon State University
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