Ryan Russell
Pontiac,MI
Summary
Faithful Pastor and Servant Leader who strives to follow Jesus in obedience while leading family, church and organizations, specializing in cross-cultural, cross-sector, cross-generational coaching and communication.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastor of Short-Term Mission Teams
Woodside Bible Church
2023.01 - Current
- Identified, Equipped and Sent Leaders
- Explored, Planned, Executed up to 50 Teams a year
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Campus Pastor
Woodside Bible Church
2019.05 - 2022.12
- Primarily responsible for leadership development of staff and congregants, preaching and teaching on Wednesday evenings in classroom settings and Sunday mornings in worship experiences, congregational care and strategic development of a highly contextualized ministry setting within a megachurch multisite model
- Successfully managed Budget of $500,000 which grew year over year with an average %15 increase
- Performed pre-marital, marriage and spiritual counseling
- Officiated weddings and funerals as needed
- Developed Elders and Deacons through leadership pipeline that identified and equipped future leadership
Executive Director
Oakland County Sheriff Police Athletic League
2016.01 - 2018.12
- Built community with over 300 families through relationships, recreation, and enrichment
- Developed and secured grant and private funding ranging in value of $1,000-$200,000
- Managed an annual budget of $350,000.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
Family Ministries Director
Woodside Bible Church
2015.03 - 2019.04
- Cultivated a welcoming atmosphere within the church community by fostering open lines of communication between families and staff members.
- Launched Kids and Students Ministries which grew to 100 regular attendees weekly
- Collaborated with other church leaders to create a cohesive vision for family ministries within the larger church community.
- Championed a culture of inclusivity within the church, ensuring that all families felt valued and supported regardless of background or circumstance.
General Manager
Joe Dumars Fieldhouse
2005.02 - 2014.11
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed up to 75 employees at a time
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Advanced within the organization through roles such as Academy Coach, Program Director, and Restaurant Manager
Education
Master of Divinity -
Grace Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, INBachelor of Science - Political Science
Oakland University
Rochester, MI05.2015
Skills
- Adept Communicator interpersonally or with large audiences
- Lover of people’s position and potential
- Courageous Leader in difficult and ranging contexts
- Preaching
- Disciple-making
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Organizational Leadership
- Congregational care
- Strategic Planning
- Building Order of Service to achieve desired outcomes
Certification
- Ordained Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
- Licensed Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
- Non-Profit Leadership and Management Certificate | Awarded a full scholarship to be a student in Oakland University’s inaugural program.
- CCLC+ (Certified Christian Leadership Coach) Credential | Coach Approach Ministries
Leadership Experience
- Executive Board Member of Oakland County Sheriff PAL
- Board Member of CLASM (Christian Legal Aid of Southeast Michigan)
- Former Executive Committee Member Oakland Schools Great Start Collaborative
- Former Executive Board Chair of Chosen Kingdom Builders
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Pastor of Short-Term Mission Teams
Woodside Bible Church
2023.01 - Current
Campus Pastor
Woodside Bible Church
2019.05 - 2022.12
Executive Director
Oakland County Sheriff Police Athletic League
2016.01 - 2018.12
Family Ministries Director
Woodside Bible Church
2015.03 - 2019.04
General Manager
Joe Dumars Fieldhouse
2005.02 - 2014.11
Master of Divinity -
Grace Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Oakland University
- Ordained Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
- Licensed Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
- Non-Profit Leadership and Management Certificate | Awarded a full scholarship to be a student in Oakland University’s inaugural program.
- CCLC+ (Certified Christian Leadership Coach) Credential | Coach Approach Ministries
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