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RYAN AKERS

Peoria

Summary

Ordained pastor and award-winning communications expert seeks a radical change in ministerial engagement. Over 10 years vocational experience in a variety of ministry fields, including pastoral theology, counseling, team management, seminarian graduate studies, student services, and international missions. Previous career path involved all levels of communication management and production now fully operational in writing, teaching and preaching.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Director of Educational Support Services

TCM INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
Indianapolis
07.2019 - 02.2025
  • Leader, supervisor, and manager of TCM’s expansion into the United States in cross-cultural, multi-role missional ministry, including development, scheduling, recruitment, mentoring, preaching, teaching, resource allocation, student advising, and coordination
  • Actively engaged in a prayerful, faithful disciple-making focus and practice
  • Helped establish a culture characterized by TCM’s core values (Learning Lifestyle, Christian Maturity, Servant Leadership, and World Christian Vision) and an atmosphere of integrity, harmony, and good will
  • Relocated from Indianapolis to Peoria in June 2023 to further expand U.S. program
  • Developed strategic initiatives to enhance organizational growth and educational offerings.
  • Led cross-functional teams in implementing new training programs and curricula.
  • Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to support institutional goals and objectives.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.

Pastoral Care Specialist & Operations Shift Lead

CHRIST’S CHURCH OF THE VALLEY
Peoria
03.2016 - 05.2019
  • Driven to provide utmost first impression for visitors with strict attention to detail in multiple venues across a 400-acre campus for all events.
  • Well-honed ability to increase aesthetics of public and private ministry requirements while managing three or more employees on daily basis
  • Responsibilities include corporate office management, logistics, training, event coordination, and value-added influence to standard operating procedures.
  • Specialty attributes include certification in nouthetic counseling, managing volunteers, and mentoring men to reach full potential.
  • Provided compassionate care and support to individuals in need.
  • Assisted in coordinating community outreach programs and events.
  • Engaged with families to address concerns and provide updates on care.
  • Collaborated with staff to develop personalized care plans for clients.
  • Documented client progress and maintained accurate records of services provided.
  • Trained volunteers on best practices for client engagement and support.

Education

Master of Divinity -

Grand Canyon Theological Seminary at Grand Canyon University

International Association of Biblical Counselors
05.2014 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Arts - English

Indiana University College of Arts and Sciences

Skills

  • Nouthetic Counseling
  • Pastoral Theology
  • Teaching
  • Graduate Students
  • Writing
  • Academic Advising
  • Recruiting
  • Coaching/Mentoring
  • Christian Missions
  • Preaching

Skills

  • Creative Messaging
  • Remote Fieldwork
  • Seminary Management
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Practical Theology

Timeline

Director of Educational Support Services

TCM INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
07.2019 - 02.2025

Pastoral Care Specialist & Operations Shift Lead

CHRIST’S CHURCH OF THE VALLEY
03.2016 - 05.2019

International Association of Biblical Counselors
05.2014 - 10.2015

Master of Divinity -

Grand Canyon Theological Seminary at Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - English

Indiana University College of Arts and Sciences

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