Shea Zellweger
Hammond
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in congregational care and strategic planning, having served as Pastor to the Pastors at the Presbytery of Northern New York. Extensive experience identifying and resourcing opportunities for creative ministry. Effective in electronic communication and budget management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor to the Pastors
Presbytery of Northern New York
04.2025 - Current
- Served as a resource for all councils of the Presbytery in planning and executing their work.
- Provided guidance, leadership, and resources to church sessions, particularly in periods of crisis or transition.
- Interfaced with leadership of the Presbyteries of Utica and Albany as the Presbytery worked toward realignment and sustainability.
- Oversaw increased collaboration between the councils of the Presbytery of Northern New York and those of the Presbytery of Utica.
Pastor
Hammond Presbyterian Church
04.2021 - Current
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Oversaw significant overhauls to the church's financial strategy and development work.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Senior Pastor
Bethany First Church Of Christ Congregational and Hopeville Church UCC
03.2016 - 04.2021
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Worked with newly yoked congregations to establish new collaborative approaches to ministry programs.
- Identified new opportunities for mission work and facilitated the creation of new ministries to address them.
Ministerial Intern
Colonial Church In Prairie Village
08.2013 - 02.2016
- Prepared and distributed religious materials.
- Wrote and delivered sermons.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for youth.
- Spearheaded the planning and launching of new initiatives in ministry and mission.
Global Mission Finance Assistant
Global Ministry Center - Church Of The Nazarene
07.2012 - 10.2013
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Helped reconcile bank statements and accounts and maintain accuracy and current records.
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements and reports to inform management.
- Processed daily financial transactions in support of finance team objectives.
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
08.2010 - 08.2013
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
Associate Pastor
Cambridge First Church of the Nazarene
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
Pastor
First Church of the Nazarene
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Bible Quizzing Director
Covenant Life Church of the Nazarene
08.2007 - 05.2010
- Designed and implemented curriculum for learning and memorizing biblical content.
- Led weekly devotions and spiritual practice for students.
- Assisted Youth Pastor in implementing curriculum for Junior High and High School students.
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Reformed Christian Spirituality
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Pittsburgh, PA05-2020
Additional Graduate Studies - Theological Studies
Chicago Theological Seminary
Chicago, ILAdditional Graduate Studies - Divinity
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, IDMaster of Arts - Theological Research
Andover Newton Theological School
Newton Center, MABachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
John Wesley College
High Point, NCSkills
- Congregational Care
- Fundraising and Institutional Development
- Administrative Leadership
- Inspiring Communication
- Strategic planning
- Leadership development
- Spiritual instruction
Timeline
Pastor to the Pastors
Presbytery of Northern New York
04.2025 - Current
Pastor
Hammond Presbyterian Church
04.2021 - Current
Senior Pastor
Bethany First Church Of Christ Congregational and Hopeville Church UCC
03.2016 - 04.2021
Ministerial Intern
Colonial Church In Prairie Village
08.2013 - 02.2016
Global Mission Finance Assistant
Global Ministry Center - Church Of The Nazarene
07.2012 - 10.2013
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
08.2010 - 08.2013
Associate Pastor
Cambridge First Church of the Nazarene
08.2010 - 06.2012
Pastor
First Church of the Nazarene
05.2009 - 05.2010
Bible Quizzing Director
Covenant Life Church of the Nazarene
08.2007 - 05.2010
Doctor of Ministry - Reformed Christian Spirituality
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Additional Graduate Studies - Theological Studies
Chicago Theological Seminary
Additional Graduate Studies - Divinity
Northwest Nazarene University
Master of Arts - Theological Research
Andover Newton Theological School
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
John Wesley College