Stephen Drane
Monroe,GA
Summary
Ministry and people-development professional with 7+ years recruiting, onboarding, training, and coaching volunteers and staff. Builds structured development pathways, leads leadership-development groups, and runs large events for 200+ attendees across church, camp, and residential-recovery settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Ministry Associate
Prince Avenue Baptist Church
Bogart, Georgia
06.2024 - Current
- Oversee volunteer rosters and structured training pathways in Planning Center, keeping weekly programs fully staffed and running smoothly.
- Lead small-group development (D-groups) and mentor leaders using individualized development plans.
- Plan and manage events for 200+ attendees, including volunteer recruitment, safety protocols, and operational workflows.
- Apply clear communication and escalation protocols to respond quickly to high-priority participant needs.
Vocational Manager
Atlanta Mission - The Potter House
Jefferson, GA
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Coordinated assignments and daily logs for 100 residential participants across four departments (Landscaping, Office, Housekeeping, Kitchen).
- Partnered with the Facilities Director, Kitchen Manager, and therapeutic team to align staffing coverage with individual needs.
- Coached participants on professionalism, time management, teamwork, and conflict resolution through feedback and accountability.
- Revitalized recurring leadership workshops using the Lead Like Jesus framework to train dorm and task leaders.
Administration and Recovery Support
Atlanta Mission - The Potter House
Jefferson, GA
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Coordinated enrollment, schedules, and attendance for 100 participants in eight-week courses; kept accurate records, incident reports, and staff logs.
Student Director and Worship Director
Oconee Heights Baptist Church
Athens, GA
08.2019 - 01.2023
- Grew student ministry participation from 7 to 20 youth through new midweek and weekend programming.
- Secured funding and coordinated off-site logistics for the church's inaugural student summer camp.
- Built a standardized volunteer preparation guide and a formal audition and onboarding process for worship team members.
- Coordinated volunteer teams for youth events and collaborated with the pastor on service planning.
Customer Service Manager, Retail, and Guide
Fly Fishing North Georgia
Blue Ridge, Georgia
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed scheduling, payments, and guide dispatching; created a post-trip review workflow and equipment tracking procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of Georgia
GA05-2018
Master of Arts - Christian Ministry
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC10-2026
Skills
- Staff Development: Onboarding, One-on-One Coaching, Team Training, Leadership Development, Conflict Resolution
- Operations: Volunteer Coordination, Program Scheduling, Event Implementation, Records Management, Planning Center
Timeline
Student Ministry Associate
Prince Avenue Baptist Church
06.2024 - Current
Vocational Manager
Atlanta Mission - The Potter House
06.2022 - 06.2024
Administration and Recovery Support
Atlanta Mission - The Potter House
06.2021 - 06.2022
Student Director and Worship Director
Oconee Heights Baptist Church
08.2019 - 01.2023
Customer Service Manager, Retail, and Guide
Fly Fishing North Georgia
01.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of Georgia
Master of Arts - Christian Ministry
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary