Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Otherexperience
Secularwork
References
Timeline
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Roger Wright

Waupaca,WI

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Business experience as well as the extensive church work in leadership and team building, make me a versatile applicant for this postion.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Campus Contractor/Painter

King Veterans Home
Waupaca, WI
02.2019 - Current
  • Weekly oversight of work order system to complete, as prioritized.
  • Order materials needed for ongoing work-related projects.
  • Work with other maintenance staff, as needed, to complete orders.
  • Oversee LTE to train and assist in painting areas related to my department.
  • Take responsibility for the general care and well-being of the King campus and all the members at large.

Senior Pastor

New Life Church
Plainfield, WI
09.2018 - Current
  • Bi-Vocational
  • Congregational Leadership
  • Brought church out from underneath district oversite
  • Program Development and Management
  • Ongoing Building Renovations (oversee projects, plans, budgets, determine resources needed, selection of contractors).
  • Work with Church board of Directors to create and maintain an annual church budget.
  • Oversite of Food Pantry and Building maintenance, built debt-free, partner with Feeding America
  • Volunteer Training
  • Discipleship Training for all ages.
  • Community Outreach and Engagement.
  • Team Builder.
  • Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to church members.

Interim Pastor

WNM District
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
  • Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church leadership while in transitional phase.

Paint Team Leader

Omni Glass and Paint
Oshkosh, WI
04.2013 - 05.2015
  • Hands on daily painting duties as well as Wallpaper hanging.
  • Performed maintenance on paint equipment as needed to ensure proper functioning.
  • Tracked inventory levels of supplies used by the team and ordered more when needed.
  • Developed positive relationships with vendors and suppliers who supplied materials for painting projects.
  • Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.

Lead Pastor

Grace Covenant Christian Church/Non-Denominational
Waynesville, MO
09.2010 - 04.2013
  • Congregational Leadership of a multi-cultural, military community
  • Spiritual Counseling
  • Discipleship Training
  • Organizational Structure of Church, Sports Community Center, and Girls Home
  • On leadership board for Church operated community sports center (ARK), in diverse community of military families and retirees.
  • Provided spiritual guidance and leadership to church members.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive vision for the church's growth and development.
  • Organized weekly worship services, Bible study groups, prayer meetings, and other special events.
  • Created sermon outlines and delivered inspirational sermons on Sunday mornings.
  • Recruited, trained, managed, and supervised staff members in order to ensure operational efficiency of the church.

180 Youth Pastor & Lead Pastor

Emmanuel Church Non-Denominational
Vinita, OK
08.2005 - 01.2010
  • Oversite of 180 Youth Department – 125 students
  • Leadership and Team Building
  • Discipleship Training
  • Annual Youth Trips and fundraisers
  • Oversite of Bus teams for bus routes
  • Transitioned to Leader Pastor for 2.5 years
  • Congregational Leadership
  • Vision Casting
  • Spiritual Counseling
  • Conducted board meetings
  • Performed weddings and funeral ceremonies
  • Led teams on domestic missions trips to New York City (Brooklyn) and Los Angeles (The Dream Center).

Youth Pastor

Midwest Agape Chapel/Non-Denominational (now known as One Church)
Bixby, OK
02.2004 - 08.2005
  • Oversight of youth department
  • Trained existing youth leaders
  • Discipleship Training
  • Building Renovations
  • Monthly serving projects and community involvement
  • Fundraising for department.

Youth Pastor & Associate Pastor

Abundant Life Christian Center/Non-Denominational
Joplin, MO
09.1996 - 02.2003
  • Youth coordinator for Impact World Tour Outreach & Heavens Gates Hells Flames
  • Co-coordinator of We-Care of the 4 States- a benevolence outreach/food pantry of ALCC
  • Community Outreach
  • Worship and Sound Dept
  • Men’s Ministries
  • Youth Pastor & Hot Spot Youth Café lead
  • Volunteer training
  • 1 Year Sabbatical February 2003-2004 after the birth of our twins.

Youth Pastor/Assoc. Pastor

Outreach Fellowship/Non-Denominational
Terre Haute, IN
05.1995 - 09.1996
  • All aspects of youth department
  • develop schedules/operate camps and retreats
  • Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
  • Helped serve and fulfill pastor’s vision and mission
  • Event Planning
  • Spiritual Development/Discipleship.

Sole Owner 1993-2003/2015-2019

Wright Painting and Decorating
  • Operated sole proprietor painting and drywall business in residential and commercial related projects.
  • Responsible for estimating/reading blueprints and submitting bids for consideration.
  • Worked with subcontractors and GCs to schedule and perform the required scope of work on projects.
  • Operated necessary equipment and machinery, lifted equipment, etc., maintaining OSHA-related requirements for said equipment.
  • Responsible for the quality of work performed, providing great customer service, working with interior designers, architects, and others to ensure desired results.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees and contract labor.
  • Completed projects with provided time frames and oversaw all invoicing and customer relations.

Education

DSOM
01.2015

Bixby High School
Bixby, Oklahoma
01.1982

Accounting

Northeastern Junior College
Miami, OK

DSOM (Disctrict School of Ministry) -

Rhema Bible College
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Skills

  • Congregational Leadership & Team Building
  • Community Outreach
  • Spiritual Mentoring
  • Budget Administration
  • Staff Management
  • Program development and management
  • Financial Management
  • Drywall Installation
  • Project Management
  • Blueprints
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Scheduling and Planning
  • Project Oversight
  • Safety understanding
  • Subcontractor Oversight

Otherexperience

  • Continued Education at RBC (Broken Arrow, Ok)
  • Church of the Harvest, Youth America Oklahoma City, OK (Team building/personal growth)
  • Tommy Barnett Pastor’s school, Phoenix, Arizona (Pastor's School '92, '93)
  • Brooklyn, NY Bill Wilson’s Bus and Street Ministry (Missions Trip '87, '07)
  • Dream Center of Los Angeles (Missions Trip '08)
  • Laugh Your Way Video Presenters for www.laughyourway.com Marriage Seminars April 2012-2013

Secularwork

  • King Veterans Home, Campus Contractor/Painter, Full-time, 02/2019, Present, Oversee the Paint Department, All aspects on campus that pertain to upgrades, repaints, and new buildings/projects
  • Wright Painting and Decorating, Sole Owner, Commercial/residential paint contractor and drywall finisher, 30+ years experience in construction, contracting, blueprints
  • School, Bus and special needs bus driver
  • PAX TV, Sports Reporter/Commentator, 1 year

References

  • Rev. Debbie Chivers, Special Touch Ministries, Waupaca, WI, 715 412-0006
  • Rev. Nathan Schroeder, Highlands Church, Plover WI, 715 570-0891
  • Rev. John Davis, Wisconsin Northern Michigan District Officials, 715 258 8118

* Jay Lauterbach (reference information already on file with DVA)

Timeline

Campus Contractor/Painter

King Veterans Home
02.2019 - Current

Senior Pastor

New Life Church
09.2018 - Current

Interim Pastor

WNM District
01.2015 - 01.2018

Paint Team Leader

Omni Glass and Paint
04.2013 - 05.2015

Lead Pastor

Grace Covenant Christian Church/Non-Denominational
09.2010 - 04.2013

180 Youth Pastor & Lead Pastor

Emmanuel Church Non-Denominational
08.2005 - 01.2010

Youth Pastor

Midwest Agape Chapel/Non-Denominational (now known as One Church)
02.2004 - 08.2005

Youth Pastor & Associate Pastor

Abundant Life Christian Center/Non-Denominational
09.1996 - 02.2003

Youth Pastor/Assoc. Pastor

Outreach Fellowship/Non-Denominational
05.1995 - 09.1996

Sole Owner 1993-2003/2015-2019

Wright Painting and Decorating

DSOM

Bixby High School

Accounting

Northeastern Junior College

DSOM (Disctrict School of Ministry) -

Rhema Bible College

Roger Wright