Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Board Chair Grace and Hope For Children
Timeline
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Wendi Akers

Mansfield,TX

Summary

Dynamic Associate Pastor with expertise in pastoral care, ministry planning, and volunteer coordination. Proven ability to develop impactful outreach programs and foster community connections, enhancing church growth and member engagement.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Pastor iFit Special Needs Ministry

River Pointe Church
Richmond, TX
06.2014 - 12.2024
  • Managed all aspects of ministry for children, teens and adults with special needs.
  • Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Organized small group sessions to foster community connections.
  • Mentored volunteers to enhance their ministry skills and effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with church leadership on strategic planning initiatives.
  • Facilitated outreach programs to serve local community needs.
  • Conducted new member orientation sessions to integrate attendees into the church family.
  • Facilitated special needs ministry events such as camps, day programs, and special events.
  • Recruited volunteers to serve in various roles within the church organization.
  • Created Bible study materials for small group meetings, Sunday school classes and other educational activities.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, preparing reports and filing documents.
  • Conducted baptisms in accordance with religious practices.
  • Sought out opportunities for collaboration between churches within the local community.
  • Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.

Volunteer Bible Study Leader

River Pointe Church
Richmond, Texas
02.2015 - 12.2023
  • Assisted members in deepening their understanding of scripture and faith principles.
  • Created an environment that fosters open communication between members about faith issues.
  • Encouraged active participation from all members during Bible study sessions.
  • Organized small groups for more intimate conversations regarding specific topics related to faith.
  • Maintained records of attendance at each meeting and follow-up activities.

Teacher: After School Program

Attack Poverty
Richmond, TX
06.2014 - 06.2015
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.

Director Special Needs Ministry

Lake Pointe Church
Rockwall, Texas
09.1999 - 05.2014
  • Developed comprehensive plans for ministry growth and volunteer recruitment strategies.
  • Cultivated relationships with local organizations to strengthen community partnerships.
  • Researched best practices in curriculum development and instructional techniques for continuous improvement.
  • Created and maintained lesson plans, activities, materials, and assessments.
  • Managed vendor relationships to maintain quality and negotiate favorable terms.
  • Collaborated with various departments to gather requirements and facilitate purchases.
  • Assisted in training new staff on purchasing policies and procedures for consistency.
  • Managed a team of 7 employees, ensuring their work was completed on time and to the highest standard.
  • Hired, led and provided performance management for employees.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX
05-1999

Skills

  • Pastoral care
  • Ministry planning
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Community outreach
  • Bible study curriculum
  • Leadership development

Certification

  • Pastor License March 2023

Board Chair Grace and Hope For Children

  • Board Member since 2017
  • Board Chair since June 2024
  • Helping orphans in their time of need in China, Africa and Ukraine

Timeline

Volunteer Bible Study Leader

River Pointe Church
02.2015 - 12.2023

Associate Pastor iFit Special Needs Ministry

River Pointe Church
06.2014 - 12.2024

Teacher: After School Program

Attack Poverty
06.2014 - 06.2015

Director Special Needs Ministry

Lake Pointe Church
09.1999 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Dallas Baptist University

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