Stanley Myers
Silverton,OR
Summary
Visionary leader with over forty years of pastoral and international ministry experience, skilled in critical thinking, preaching and teaching, creative writing, strategic planning, staff management, program development, and servant leadership. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, public speaking, training and equipping, and the ability to foster a positive organizational culture. Able to successfully inspire and motivate members and students to implement the organization's mission, and achieve its program goals. Successfully raises public awareness and funds to execute programs and services.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
ELLS International
Silverton, OR
01.2011 - Current
- Founded and developed the 501(c)(3), called ELLS International, in 2011.
- Collaborated with board members to develop strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
- Managed operational budgets to optimize resource allocation across programs and services.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals. Implemented performance evaluation systems to assess staff effectiveness and development needs.
- Wrote and published the ELLS International curriculum and planned and coordinated training sessions for church leaders to improve skills and knowledge in their roles as teachers of God's Word.
- Developed partnerships with local organizations to strengthen community support networks.
- Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
- Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
- Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities, while identifying new program ideas.
- Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Coordinated special events such as conferences, workshops, and fundraisers, designed to raise awareness about the organization's mission.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
Senior Pastor
Emmanuel Bible Church
Salem, OR
07.1997 - 12.2023
- Prepared and delivered expository sermons and Bible lessons multiple times each week.
- Led and participated in weekly congregational prayer meetings.
- Implemented a two-year lay leadership training program called ELLS (Equipping Leaders for a Lifetime of Service).
- Mentored church staff and volunteers to develop the church's ministry impact.
- Provided pastoral care and support to members during life transitions.
- Facilitated training sessions for new volunteers and ministry leaders.
- Organized weekly worship services and other special events.
- Visited and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Led team meetings to discuss upcoming projects and events.
- Conducted special services, like baptisms, weddings, child dedications, and funerals.
- Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to church members.Resolved conflict between church members in a professional manner.
- Provided leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders within the church.
- Wrote articles for church newsletters and bulletins.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship, and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Prepared annual reports that tracked progress towards meeting established goals.
- Organized mission trips both domestically and abroad for church groups.
- Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
Education
Ph.D. - Expository Preaching
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY06-2027
Master of Arts - Divinity
Denver Seminary
Englewood, CO05-1985
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Biola University
La Mirada, CA05-1981
Skills
- Leadership
- Public speaking
- Writing
- Curriculum development
- Strategic planning
- Community engagement
- Team leadership, training, and development
- Conflict resolution
Affiliations
- Spending time with my wife, children and grandchildren
- Traveling to exotic places
- Reading good non-fiction books
- Hiking in mountains, coasts, and urban settings
- Hard physical labor like woodcutting, landscaping, and construction
Timeline
Executive Director
ELLS International
01.2011 - Current
Senior Pastor
Emmanuel Bible Church
07.1997 - 12.2023
Ph.D. - Expository Preaching
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - Divinity
Denver Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Biola University
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