W Douglas Banks
Lansdale,PA
Summary
A minister and social servant, who has established and led people and organizations to new levels of success personally and corporately. Proven ability to inspire and exhort individuals and companies to convey and sustain vision, resulting in significant growth of enterprise value. A proven sales and educational expert.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Thomas Jefferson University
01.2022 - Current
- Develop and deliver and review course curriculum and for honors college undergraduates about the sociology of race in America
- Create specific content dealing with Thomas Jefferson and the children he had with the Enslaved woman Sally
- Hemings and it’s impact upon our views of race today
- Work with diversity and inclusion VP and special appointed committee to foster an more inclusive learning environment at the university
- Deliver education to faculty and staff regarding changes needed to keep university relevant to student concerns
- Public speaking campus wide and a transparent interview regarding my own family’s heritage and descendancy to Thomas Jefferson
- Creating a classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating and learning
- Setting up assessments based on departmental regulations and requirements
- Preparing students for assessments and providing helpful performance feedback
- Providing extra support to students who require it and scheduling consultation times where questions and concerns can be voiced.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Worked with colleagues and administrators to create robust education programs.
- Collaborated with faculty members in designing Area of study curriculum for departmental courses.
- Organized, prepared and revised Type course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
Pastor
The Church of Transformation
04.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the spiritual leadership and welfare of the church and its members
- Casts the vision for the church and sets the overall direction of church programs
- Provides leadership for and actively participates in worship, education, discipleship and evangelism for the spiritual life and growth of members
- Originates and presents services of public worship, administers and leads the pastoral ministry of the church, has overall responsibility for the church staff, and represents the congregation in denominational and community affairs
- Prepares and deliver weekly sermons and Bible study lessons
- Hosts special events and guests as required Maintains a strong professional image reflective of the church mission Conducts personal and premarital counseling services Established church boards and advisory councils to determine the direction of the organization Implements programs and events in alignment with the church's mission Carries out community support initiatives such as trips and activities Negotiates business deals for the benefit of the church Established church as a legal 501c3 nonprofit entity in the state of Pennsylvania Uses excellent written and verbal communication skills Leads in problem solving and conflict resolution Actively listens to parishioners and show willingness to help Shows Service-oriented attitude with genuine care for the wellbeing of people Presents social perceptiveness and community engagement
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs focused on helping middle school students plan for college or vocational education opportunities and participate in local civic processes.
- Launched ministry expansion program, resulting in acquisition of new worship facility and ongoing conversion of former main worship campus into community recreation center.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Substitute Teacher
North Penn School District
01.2019 - Current
- 3 Answering students’ questions and providing feedback on assignments or essay drafts
- Assisting other faculty members with lesson plans and assessments
- Recommending additional readings or advice to students as required
- Keeping up-to-date with advancements in the field teacher and integrating new knowledge into lessons.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
Assistant Peer Respite Director
The Ferns Peer Respite
10.2022 - Current
- Provide trauma-informed peer support for those in emotional crises
- Exemplify awareness of broader social justice issues, such as how oppression intersects with the mental health system
- Maintaining confidentiality and privacy of guests staying at respite house ensuring that all staff and procedures at the respite house maintain confidentiality standards
- Create and maintain documentation as needed, in accordance with the peer respite values
- Maintain and manage a schedule for on-call in person and telephonic support
- Maintain a consistently accessible onsite presence at the Peer Respite for as needed/desired support by individuals staying at the space
- Support individuals at the respite house to self-determine and advocate for their needs and desires, including connecting with resources and maintaining connection to natural supports of their choice
- Lead efforts to offer general outreach to community groups and organizations to share information about the respite
- Collaborate with the team in the facilitation of orientation meetings about the peer respite to interested individuals
- Collaborate with the team to provide presentations about the peer respite house at conferences or other similar opportunities
- Lead efforts to develop supportive relationships with community resources
- Engage in ongoing implementation of the diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and values of the Peer
- Respite Engage in clear communication with fellow team members and ensure that all team members have access to the necessary tools to coordinate mutual support within the team
- Lead facilitation of Peer Respite team meetings and will attend all other required organizational team meetings
- Provide regular supervision and mentoring of Peer Respite Team Members
- Assure that all Peer Respite Team Members complete Intentional Peer Support and all other assigned training.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Oversaw business calendar of events and scheduled key initiatives.
- Managed Type department and coordinated resources across Number programs.
- Provided recommendations in development of Type technologies and processes.
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
Substitute Teacher
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
- Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Lead Pastor
Union Baptist Church
08.2013 - 11.2019
- 4 Implemented effective pupil management procedures
- Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code
- Intervened and/or reports concerns to an administrator
- Developed and maintains a positive learning environment
- Worked cooperatively with staff and parents
- Incorporated the effective use of available technology
- Respected personal privacy
- Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information
- Took precautions to ensure staff/student safety
- Does not leave students unsupervised
- Supervised non-classroom duties when assigned
- Performed other specific job-related duties as directed
- Served as the chief spiritual leader and advisor for a congregation of 200 active families
- Provided Biblically based preaching on a regular basis that is relevant and reaches people where they are
- Taught innovative and relevant weekly Bible study challenging them to go where God has called
- Motivated a 500% increase in Bible Study weekly turnout
- Established order and accountability in church and ministry business meetings
- Partnered with the IT Ministy to increase awareness and visibility on the church’s social website Maintained weekly cable channel television broadcast that reaches 150,000 subscribers
- Lead and negotiated sale of church property for 35% more than it was originally purchased
- Established and regulate hospital visitation schedule for members who are sick and shut-in
- Motivated the leadership of the congregation who have been serving faithfully to be on one accord
- Performed pastoral counseling to parishioners and community members in time of need and crisis
- Developed mission and goals for the church which includes data-driven plans to measure the results Worked with elected leadership to provide training to lay ministries
- Surveyed staff and elected leadership to create focus group to identify and engage community issues Created and facilitate a channel for communication between the rank and file leadership and the church general membership to address problems among underrepresented congregational members
- Reviewed contracts and grants to identify potential opportunities for Business Enterprises, as well as for other economic ventures
- Reviewed policies and makes recommendations for changes that promote scriptural and social awareness Identified social and community service events, diversity events and initiatives, educational and special programming to increase leadership and membership community efforts
- Developed inclusive programs such as mentorship, and recognition programs
- Conducted seminars to improve communication skills and increase community awareness.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Lead Pastor
Destiny Christian Church
01.2006 - 12.2012
- Served as the chief spiritual leader and advisor for a congregation of 80 active families
- Organized and implement relevant community focused ministry
- Oversee all corporate and administrative functions of the church
- Preached weekly at worship services offered each Sunday
- Taught innovative and relevant weekly Bible study
- Motivated church to make prayer its central focus.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Wrote and distributed accessible literature about to educate community on Type religion.
- Created and updated membership rosters, church documents and basic reports.
- Handled church correspondence, member database and building scheduling.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
Education
Master of Divinity - Preaching
Palmer Theological Seminary
St. Davids, PA 2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 1984.Jun - 1993.Jun
Skills
- PR Events
- Admissions Screening
- Partnership Promotions
- Dynamic Systems
- Time Management
- Administering Social Media Accounts
Websites
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Church Plant.
- Designed and implemented 5 year vision plan to drive growth of community services.
- Developed and introduced commmunityprograms to increase engagement and service within community.
- Published author of "We Are All In The Room" in the summer 2017 issue of the Huffington Post..
Affiliations
Department of Human Services, 2000.
Interviewed and featured in the 2001 publication Jefferson’s Children: The Story of One American Family, by Random House Books.
Member, Abington YMCA Board of Directors, 2001-2005.
Member, Philadelphia Baptist Association, Evangelism and New Church Council, 2002- 2004.
Moderator, Willow Grove Ministerial Alliance, 2004-2006.
Recipient of the Philadelphia “Hometown Hero Award” by Kirk Franklin and Mary Mary, 2006.
Featured in front page news article in the Intelligencer Newspaper, 2006
Keynote preacher, Monticello Association Jefferson Family Reunion, 2007
Member, Morris County NAACP, 2013-2019
Chairman, Social Action Committee, Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity Inc., Norristown (PA) Alumni Chapter
Featured actor/spokesperson for Ancestory.com national commercial, 2017
OP/ED Contributer for Huffington Post, “We Are All In The Room”, 2017
Education Committee Chair NAACP , 2019
Keynote Speaker Liberty Bell July 4th Tapping Ceremony, 2020
Interviewed NBC 10 Philadelphia numerous times regarding heritage and social impact, 2020-2021
1st Vice President NAACP, Ambler Chapter 2021-2022
President NAACP, Ambler Chapter 2022- present
Additional Information
- Revivalist and Guest Preacher at churches across the nation.
- Member, Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity Inc., Norristown (PA) Alumni Chapter Educational
- Opportunities Scholarship Recipient, 1995.
- Led Worship services on a monthly basis. Provided spiritual counsel to young men incarcerated for various criminal violations.
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Assistant Peer Respite Director
The Ferns Peer Respite
10.2022 - Current
Pastor
The Church of Transformation
04.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Thomas Jefferson University
01.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology
10.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Divinity - Preaching
Palmer Theological Seminary
2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
North Penn School District
01.2019 - Current
Lead Pastor
Union Baptist Church
08.2013 - 11.2019
Lead Pastor
Destiny Christian Church
01.2006 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The Ohio State University
1984.Jun - 1993.Jun
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