Steven Baldwin
River Forest,IL
Summary
Accomplished Director of Ministries at Apostolic Faith Church, adept in strategic planning and team leadership, significantly enhanced productivity and fostered a culture of continuous improvement. Leveraged verbal and written communication for effective cross-functional collaboration, achieving notable organizational growth. Skilled in operations management and people management, with a proven track record of mentoring high-performing teams. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Ministries
Apostolic Faith Church
Chicago, IL
06.2016 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
Director of Counseling Ministry
Apostolic Faith Church
Chicago, IL
06.2016 - Current
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
Pastor of Discipleship
Victory World Church
Norcross, GA
09.2010 - 09.2015
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
Pastoral Counselor
Victory World Church
Norcross, GA
06.2010 - 09.2015
- Connected congregants in need of additional professional help with appropriate resources such as mental health professionals or community organizations.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of pastoral care initiatives through regular feedback from congregants to continually improve the quality of services provided.
- Guided grieving families through funeral planning processes while providing compassionate counsel during times of loss.
- Cultivated a warm environment of trust that enabled individuals to share openly about their struggles during one-on-one counseling sessions or group discussions.
- Recruited trained, supervised volunteers who served as lay ministers for different aspects of pastoral care within the congregation.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds, tailoring counseling approaches to respect unique spiritual traditions and practices.
- Provided spiritual guidance and support by conducting individual counseling sessions for various personal and emotional issues.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Education
Master of Arts - Pastoral Counseling
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2024
Master of Divinity - Theology
McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago, IL05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Technology
ITT Technical Institute - Hoffman Estates
Hoffman Estates, IL06.1996
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Issues Resolution
- Information Technology Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Director of Ministries
Apostolic Faith Church
06.2016 - Current
Director of Counseling Ministry
Apostolic Faith Church
06.2016 - Current
Pastor of Discipleship
Victory World Church
09.2010 - 09.2015
Pastoral Counselor
Victory World Church
06.2010 - 09.2015
Master of Arts - Pastoral Counseling
Regent University
Master of Divinity - Theology
McCormick Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Technology
ITT Technical Institute - Hoffman Estates