Summary
Work History
Education
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Steve Griffith

Summary

Hardworking Missionary trained in organizing meetings, building connections and writing reports. Successful managing major and minor New Mexico projects. Over 20 years of experience and deep passion for Church Planting to make eternal impact on New Mexico peoples.

Work History

Church Planter BCNM

BCNM / Free Lance
Silver City, NM
09.1999 - Current
  • Trained 4 new Pastors in effectively sharing word of God in planting Churches in their community.
  • Sourced materials and labor to meet facility construction needs.
  • Led 7 communities in New Mexico to preach, educate on Bible teachings and promote Church Planting
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.

Farmer/Cattle Rancher

SELF
Mesquite, NM
01.1979 - Current
  • Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
  • Spearheaded efficiency improvements targeted on optimizing crop production and exceeding financial targets.
  • Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
  • Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
  • Completed invoices for bills of lading, sales receipts and supplies.
  • Supervised ranch hands and livestock handlers.
  • Drafted annual budget and monitored expenditures.
  • Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.

Director of Missions

South Western New Mexico Baptist Association
Silver City, NM
03.2007 - 10.2017
  • Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
  • Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
  • Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
  • Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.

Pastor

Copper Ridge Baptist Fellowship
Silver City, NM
03.2004 - 03.2017
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Launched ministry expansion program, resulting in ongoing conversion of former main worship campus into community recreation center.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.

Youth Pastor

First Baptist Church
Las Cruces, NM
01.1997 - 09.1999
  • Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
  • Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
  • Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
  • Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
  • Taught and counseled youth ages [Number] to [Number].
  • Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.

Education

High School Diploma -

Las Cruces High School
Las Cruces, NM

BCNM Church Planting School
2000

Timeline

Director of Missions

South Western New Mexico Baptist Association
03.2007 - 10.2017

Pastor

Copper Ridge Baptist Fellowship
03.2004 - 03.2017

Church Planter BCNM

BCNM / Free Lance
09.1999 - Current

Youth Pastor

First Baptist Church
01.1997 - 09.1999

Farmer/Cattle Rancher

SELF
01.1979 - Current

High School Diploma -

Las Cruces High School

BCNM Church Planting School

Skills

  • Teambuilding
  • Decision-Making
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Active Listening
Steve Griffith