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Years of professional experience
RYAN AKERS
Ministry Leader
Peoria,Arizona
Summary
Ordained pastor and award-winning communications expert with over 10 years of experience in ministry leadership, counseling, and international missions. Demonstrates strong skills in team management and communication, seeking to leverage these abilities in new ministerial opportunities. Proven track record in developing educational programs and engaging diverse communities. Prepared for leadership roles with record of fostering spiritual growth and community engagement. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving impactful outcomes. Possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills, along with flexibility in dynamic environments.
Overview
28
28
11
11
Years in Vocational Ministry
44
44
Graduate-level courses completed
5
5
Years as an Ordained Pastor and Minister
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Manager
Wheeler Mission Hebron Addiction Recovery Center
11.2014 - 05.2025
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
Director of Educational Support Services
TCM INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
06.2019 - 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
Pastoral Care/Operations Shift Lead
CHRIST’S CHURCH OF THE VALLEY
06.2015 - 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.
Business Development/Marketing Communications Specialist
Cook Pharmica
01.2007 - 11.2007
- Developed and implemented comprehensive marketing communication strategies to enhance brand visibility.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create cohesive messaging across multiple channels.
- Analyzed market trends and audience insights to inform targeted communication campaigns.
- Managed content creation for digital platforms, ensuring alignment with marketing objectives.
- Created informative blog posts, articles, and whitepapers to position the company as an industry thought leader.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate collaboration on strategic projects.
- Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
- Created dynamic PowerPoint presentations to support sales and business development.
- Enhanced customer engagement with targeted email marketing campaigns and social media content.
- Evaluated campaign performance using analytics tools, adjusting tactics as needed to achieve goals.
Marking Communications Specialist
Baxter BioPharma Solutions
01.2002 - 11.2006
- Assisted in developing communication materials for internal and external audiences.
- Supported social media management, including content creation and scheduling posts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure consistent messaging across platforms.
- Conducted research on industry trends to inform communication strategies.
Education
Master of Divinity - Biblical Studies And Pastoral Theology
Grand Canyon Theological Seminary At Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 09.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English Composition
Indiana University College of Arts And Sciences
08.1991 - 12.1995
Skills
Conflict Resolution
Strategic Planning
Coaching/Mentoring
Nouthetic Counseling
Interpersonal Skills
Fundraising
Speaking/Writing
Communication Specialist
Team Development
Program Management
Academic Advising
Recruiting
Teaching/Motivating
Christian Missions
Certification
International Association of Biblical Counselors
Association of Certified Biblical Counselors
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 30 volunteers in the development of Life Training.
- Managed men's addiction counseling program for one of the largest churches in America (Christ's Church of the Valley)
- Mentor young men weekly
- Create, supervise, and orchestrate men's disciple-making groups
- Published 9 articles and one book
- Created Student Services Handbook for TCM (2022)
- Helped recruit over 300 seminary students for TCM (2019-2025)
- Designed class curriculum for over 10 graduate-level theology courses
- Managed all in-person teaching opportunities for USA students at TCM (2019-2025)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceWork from home optionTeam Building / Company RetreatsCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchPaid sick leave4-day work weekInterests
Creative Writing
Teaching
Reading
Film Studies
Film Production/Acting
Outdoor Activity
Fishing
Live Music
Professional and Collegiate Sports: Basketball and Football
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Limited Working
Koine Greek
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Quote
Do not go where the path may lead, go where there is no path and leave a trail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Affiliations
- International Conference on Missions (ICOM)
- RENEW.org
- Discipleship.org
- SPIRE
- International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC)
- Biblical Counseling Foundation (BCF)
- Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC)
- Christian Global Outreach Ministries
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Timeline
Director of Educational Support Services
TCM INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
06.2019 - 02.2025
Master of Divinity - Biblical Studies And Pastoral Theology
Grand Canyon Theological Seminary At Grand Canyon University
09.2015 - 12.2018
Pastoral Care/Operations Shift Lead
CHRIST’S CHURCH OF THE VALLEY
06.2015 - 05.2019
Program Manager
Wheeler Mission Hebron Addiction Recovery Center
11.2014 - 05.2025
Business Development/Marketing Communications Specialist
Cook Pharmica
01.2007 - 11.2007
Marking Communications Specialist
Baxter BioPharma Solutions
01.2002 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Arts - English Composition
Indiana University College of Arts And Sciences
08.1991 - 12.1995