Steven Adam Shinn
Summary
Ministry leader with a strong background in strategic vision, pastoral leadership, and operational excellence. Proven success in managing media and communications, student ministries, and financial operations, resulting in vibrant worship communities and effective discipleship pathways. Key strengths include preaching, teaching, pastoral care, strategic initiatives, and staff development.
Overview
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Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Producer
WhatNow.church
Bishop, GA
10.2025 - Current
- Wrote, produced, and developed devotionals and videos, contributing to spiritual growth.
- Collaborated with creative teams to create engaging multimedia content, increasing audience engagement.
- Developed discipleship tool as website and app, enhancing support for new believers.
- Working with Rob Fultz, former Executive Pastor of Saddleback Church to take App National
Executive Pastor Over Media and Technology
Grace Fellowship Church
Bogart, GA
08.2012 - Current
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons, and working with church leaders.
- Launched broadcast ministry in 2015, expanding church outreach
- Led online campus, engaging approximately 500 weekly viewers
- Led communication team overseeing website, social media, and church promotions
- Managed student ministry for 150 students over 7 years
- Assisted in the Financial Office when the church was without an Administrative Pastor
- Church Size: 1300-1500
Owner
Shinnsplint LLC
Bishop, GA
05.2017 - 02.2026
- Managed operations of three daycare centers in Atlanta, GA, consistently generating over $1,000,000 annually.
- Led executive team to implement innovative initiatives, enhancing departmental collaboration and efficiency.
- Oversaw budget management and strategic allocation of resources for optimal operational performance.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure seamless organizational workflow and adherence to best practices.
- Provided leadership in budget decision-making, maximizing resource availability and financial health.
Pastor of Student Ministries
Bethel Life Center
Wichita, KS
10.2005 - 03.2012
- Mentored student leaders in spiritual growth and leadership skills.
- Facilitated weekly planning meetings for student ministry events, ensuring alignment and effective execution.
- Created engaging curriculum for youth programs, enhancing student participation and learning.
- Partnered with parents to foster community involvement and support for student ministries.
- Facilitated small group discussions to encourage open dialogue among students.
- Implemented volunteer training programs for effective youth mentorship.
- Church Size: 1000
Education
Graduate Certificate - Film And Video Production
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL04-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Youth Ministry
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL12-2000
Skills
- Content creation
- Preaching
- Spiritual teaching
- Video production
- Project management
- Digital strategy
- Audience engagement
- Media planning
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Adaptive leadership
- Creative problem solving
- Effective communication
- Creative direction
- Story research
- Storyboarding
- Production management
- Script writing
- Script development
- Presentation skills
- Production planning
- Community outreach
- Content planning
- Event coordination
- Public speaking
- Ministry planning
Certification
- Ordained Minister of the Assemblies of God
Timeline
Executive Producer
WhatNow.church
10.2025 - Current
Owner
Shinnsplint LLC
05.2017 - 02.2026
Executive Pastor Over Media and Technology
Grace Fellowship Church
08.2012 - Current
Pastor of Student Ministries
Bethel Life Center
10.2005 - 03.2012
Graduate Certificate - Film And Video Production
Full Sail University
Bachelor of Arts - Youth Ministry
Southeastern University