Ryan Martinez
Northlake,TX
Summary
Dynamic, people-first leader with 12+ years of experience casting vision, developing leaders, and mobilizing large teams to drive growth and execution at scale. Proven ability to recruit and empower high-performing leaders, simplify complex initiatives, and align organizations around clear, actionable direction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Pastor
Milestone Church
03.2022 - 03.2026
- Cast vision and led a 50-person leadership team, equipping and empowering leaders to own execution, resulting in 222% growth and 124% increase in engagement.
- Recruited, developed, and multiplied high-capacity leaders, building a leadership pipeline that sustained growth across 500–2,000+ individuals.
- Set strategic direction for multi-campus initiatives, aligning teams around clear priorities and empowering leaders to execute with autonomy and consistency.
- Led high-impact outreach initiatives, coaching leaders to drive engagement strategies that achieved ~60% response rates and 20% conversion.
- Simplified complex initiatives into clear, actionable direction, enabling teams to execute efficiently without operational bottlenecks.
- Delivered vision-driven communication to audiences of 700+, inspiring action, alignment, and measurable outcomes across teams.
Youth Connections Director
Milestone Church
04.2019 - 03.2022
- Created and deployed standardized SOPs for environment execution by mobilizing teams to deliver consistent weekly experiences, impacting 1,000+ individuals through improved quality, structure, and engagement.
- Developed a comprehensive leadership handbook defining vision, expectations, and roles across 12 teams, empowering volunteers with clarity and alignment to execute at a high level.
- Innovated and implemented a streamlined onboarding system by recruiting and equipping teams to execute, resulting in organization-wide adoption across multiple campuses and impacting 2,000+ individuals through improved volunteer activation and engagement.
Resident
Milestone Church
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Recruited, trained, and mobilized a 30-person recreation team, fostering a family-oriented culture while serving 1,500+ individuals and delivering a high-impact event experience.
- Identified, trained, and empowered 2 emerging leaders to serve as directors, building leadership capacity and ensuring successful execution of a 500-person event.
Lead Intern
Elevation Church
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Oversaw, coached, and developed a 3-person team as Lead Intern, driving accountability, managing schedules, and cultivating a culture aligned with organizational initiatives and values.
- Developed an engagement system to strengthen worship culture by driving intentional participation and increasing front-row presence during weekend experiences.
- Conducted consistent 1-on-1 coaching sessions with team members to provide accountability, support development, and foster a culture of care and performance.
Intern
Elevation Church
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Supported campus follow-up efforts by connecting with individuals following salvations, baptisms, and first-time guest experiences, ensuring consistent engagement and next-step opportunities.
- Assisted in weekend operations by coordinating and transporting staging materials, contributing to a smooth and well-executed campus experience.
- Engaged with attendees during weekend services to build relationships and encourage participation in next steps, supporting overall community involvement and growth.
Director of Student Ministries
Heartland Church
01.2013 - 08.2017
- Led and scaled a weekly student ministry environment impacting 80+ students, driving engagement, spiritual growth, and consistent attendance through strategic leadership and execution.
- Recruited, developed, and led volunteer teams, building a culture of ownership and excellence while empowering leaders to execute key ministry functions.
- Managed budgeting and developed innovative fundraising strategies to support youth initiatives, including camp, ensuring financial stewardship and sustainability.
Education
Bachelors of Christian Ministries -
The King's University
Southlake, TX05.2018
Skills
- Vision Casting & Leadership Influence – Align and mobilize people around a clear, compelling direction
- High-Impact Communication – Engage, inspire, and drive action through public speaking and clear messaging
- Culture Building & Team Development – Create environments where people feel valued, motivated, and perform at a high level
- Team Mobilization & Execution – Recruit, develop, and activate teams to execute at scale and deliver measurable results
- Innovation & Strategic Growth – Design and implement new initiatives that improve systems, engagement, and outcomes
Timeline
High School Pastor
Milestone Church
03.2022 - 03.2026
Youth Connections Director
Milestone Church
04.2019 - 03.2022
Resident
Milestone Church
05.2018 - 04.2019
Lead Intern
Elevation Church
01.2018 - 04.2018
Intern
Elevation Church
09.2017 - 12.2017
Director of Student Ministries
Heartland Church
01.2013 - 08.2017
Bachelors of Christian Ministries -
The King's University