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Titus Utecht

Titus Utecht

Learning And Development Specialist
Charlotte,NC

Summary

Learning and development professional with proven track record in creating impactful training programs. Known for fostering a safe and collaborative environment, critical thinking and problem solving in needs assessment and designing creative solutions geared toward actionable results. Proficient in facilitation, public speaking, and curriculum development. Strong understanding of adult learning principles and effective communication techniques. 5+ years of leadership experience.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastor

Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church
06.2020 - 11.2025

As sole pastor, I was the primary leader and teacher of the congregation. My role was to teach, instruct, lead, and guide the members of the congregation in their Christian life and growth.

  • Taught / Facilitated ~750 class sessions to adult learners.
  • Redesigned the new member onboarding class and facilitated it to over 30 prospective new members.
  • Designed and launched 5 major discipleship training programs, incorporating key principles of adult learning and focusing on actionable abilities over head knowledge.
  • Conducted sessions in a full variety of formats (In-person, Zoom, hybrid, pre-recorded)
  • Responsible for creating and supporting the learning environment of all training sessions.
  • Delivered ~500 speeches (sermons) to audiences ranging from 10-120.
  • Redesigned the church’s family discipleship program.
  • Created and led a major culture-shift training initiative to increase psychological safety, effective communication, and trust.
  • Wrote post-training program surveys and analyzed responses.

Education

Master of Sacred Theology -

Concordia Theological Seminary
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2001 -

Master of Divinity -

Concordia Theological Seminary
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

Concordia University
Seward, NE
05.2001 -

Skills

Teaching

Timeline

Pastor

Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church
06.2020 - 11.2025

Master of Sacred Theology -

Concordia Theological Seminary
05.2001 -

Master of Divinity -

Concordia Theological Seminary
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

Concordia University
05.2001 -
Titus UtechtLearning And Development Specialist