The Rev. Sean Cavanaugh
Alexandria,VA
Summary
28 years experience as a priest with proven leadership, collaboration and visioning skills. Excellent record of successful and effective community leadership through strong staff engagement, strategic planning and a commitment to nurturing strong relationships in my vocation. I have expertise in goal setting, as well as short, medium and long range planning skills and experience. At my core I am priest who deeply cares for and wants to uphold the dignity of everyone in the community that I serve. I have a non anxious presence and am dedicated to helping others succeed in their life and to become the very best versions of themselves.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Priest/Chair/Teacher
St. Stephens And St. Agnes Episcopal School
08.2004 - Current
- Responsible for and managed a complex Episcopal religious system for a 1200 member school for 18 years.
- Responsible for hiring , supervising and maintaining a staff of 7. 4 lay, 3 priests.
- Established review system for staff with yearly benchmarks and goal setting.
- Planned and set staff meeting agendas.
- Planned and set yearly staff retreat agenda and vision.
- Directed, supervised and supported 3 priests in their vocations and Divisional work.
- Supervised and mentored 10 seminarians from VTS.
- Created and managed short, mid and long range plans for Department and Episcopal vision
- Responsible for strategic planning and visioning of department and Episcopal system
- Provided hands on conflict resolution to members of the school staff and leadership
- Responsible for Episcopal curriculum for all 3 divisions of the school, JK-12
- Lead retreats for parishes and college as an outreach of the school to the larger church.
- Ethics and New Testament Teacher to High School Students.
- Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Care to students, families and staff.
- Established relationships with sister schools and organizations in Haiti and Romania.
Priest in Charge of Parish Relations
St. Peter And St. Paul Episcopal Church
06.1999 - 07.2004
- Chief of Staff to Rector: Responsible for day to day parish operations for 2000 member parish in Suburban Atlanta.
- Trusted and honest advisor to the Rector
- Lead a staff of 10 lay people. Created and implemented yearly review system with bench mark goals and expectations.
- Direct supervisor of Parish Pre-School Director.( 350 children and 30 staff)
- Supported and directed finance meetings and yearly budget meetings.
- Lead weekly staff meetings
- Preaching, teaching and shared sacramental duties with two other priests.
- Pastoral counseling and Spiritual Direction
- Worked well in a team setting providing support and guidance
- Worked effectively in a fast paced environment
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Associate Rector
St. Andrew's On The Sound
07.1996 - 06.1999
- Shared liturgical duties with the Rector: Eucharist , baptisms, weddings, and funerals, providing pastoral support to families during significant life events.
- Responsible for Young Adults, Youth Program and Adult Education
- Developed curriculum for adult education classes, enhancing members'' theological understanding and spiritual growth.
- Led retreats, bible study and taught EFM classes
- Coordinated volunteer efforts for community service projects, promoting congregational involvement in social justice initiatives.
Education
Master of Divinity -
Virginia Theological Seminary
Alexandria, VA05.1996
History -
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC06.1991
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Staff Development
- Strategic Planning
- Systems Organization
- Annual Planning
- Meeting leadership
- Delegation Abilities
- Process Improvements
Accomplishments
DIOCESAN WORK:
*EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR DIOCESE OF EAST CAROLINA: 1997-1999
*COMMISION ON MINISTRY DIOCESE OF EAST CAROLINA: 1996-1999
*EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR DIOCESE OF ATLANTA 2000-2004
* DIOCESE OF ATLANTA INSURANCE COMMITTEE: 2001-2005
Affiliations
- Board Member North American Committee for St. George's College Jerusalem: We provide St. George's with financial and organizational help.
- Capitol Hill Representative for Episcopal Church/CMEP working on behalf of Palestine Two State Solution
- Chair and Founder of Friends of Pro-Vita Foundation: Foundation supports the largest private orphanage in Romania.
Timeline
Head Priest/Chair/Teacher
St. Stephens And St. Agnes Episcopal School
08.2004 - Current
Priest in Charge of Parish Relations
St. Peter And St. Paul Episcopal Church
06.1999 - 07.2004
Associate Rector
St. Andrew's On The Sound
07.1996 - 06.1999
Master of Divinity -
Virginia Theological Seminary
History -
East Carolina University
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