Mallie Kerns
New Castle
Summary
Personable and collaborative leader with a passion for walking alongside others as they discover their God-given gifts, talents, and calling. Possesses a deep commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for congregation and team members. Skilled in developing and nurturing strong relationships, motivating teams, and guiding spiritual growth through empathetic and patient interaction. Adept at organizing and leading worship services that resonate with diverse groups, ensuring meaningful and engaging experiences. Ready to use and develop leadership team development skills in the Strategic Leadership Program.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
After the Bell Director
New Castle Foursquare Church
03.2023 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Collaborated with co-director to oversee the day-to-day operations.
- Organize regular staff training.
- Implemented effective policies and procedures that enabled the organization to meet compliance requirements.
- Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
- Handle billing and payroll, as well as maintain financial records.
- Write a weekly curriculum for elementary students that is engaging and instills good character traits and values.
Worship Pastor
New Castle Foursquare Chuch
01.2023 - Current
- Prioritized pastoral care for worship ministry team members, offering guidance and support during challenging times.
- Enhanced worship experiences by incorporating diverse musical styles and multimedia elements in services.
- Collaborated with pastoral staff to create cohesive and meaningful worship services that aligned with sermon themes.
- Increased congregational participation in worship by introducing new songs regularly while maintaining traditional hymns beloved by members.
- Oversaw audiovisual team operations ensuring smooth transitions between service elements.
- Streamlined rehearsal schedules for more efficient use of time while maintaining high levels of performance quality during services.
- Developed strong volunteer teams for music ministry, providing training and mentorship to musicians and vocalists.
- Met regularly with the worship team leaders, individually and as a group, providing pastoral care and support, encouraging their personal spiritual growth and growth in their gifting.
Secretary/Communications Director
New Castle Foursquare Church
01.2023 - Current
- Answered incoming calls promptly and professionally, routing messages as needed.
- Composed professional correspondence such as letters, memos, and emails.
- greeted visitors warmly upon arrival at the office; provided friendly customer service.
- Maintained an organized calendar of important meetings and events.
- Organized supplies inventory to ensure timely ordering of materials when necessary.
- Designed weekly bulletin, making sure that important upcoming events were clearly communicated.
- Designed quarterly newsletters, working with every department to communicate their upcoming events and potential needs.
NextGen Pastor
Grace Community Foursquare Church
05.2018 - 12.2022
- Established and managed youth and children's ministry leadership team and volunteers.
- Developed a midweek children's ministry program from the ground up, including a new curriculum, creating a team of volunteers made up of both teens and adults and using outreach to engage students in the surrounding neighborhoods.
- Created innovative ways to involve youth in worship services, such as playing in the band, leading prayer times, and giving testimonies.
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities for youth to promote community through fellowship, fun, and faith development.
- Counseled individuals or groups concerning spiritual, emotional, and or personal needs.
- Prepared and delivered sermons and other talks or our weekly youth and children's ministry services.
- Encouraged and empowered students of all ages to use their God-given gifts, often providing space for student-led ministry time, cultivating an atmosphere of deep spiritual community among students and leaders
- Collaborated with other churches and organizations on joint initiatives that promoted Christian values among children and adolescents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Worship Arts And Media
Life Pacific University
San Dimas05.2018
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Spiritual Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Self-motivation
- Discipleship Training
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
- Staff management
Timeline
After the Bell Director
New Castle Foursquare Church
03.2023 - Current
Worship Pastor
New Castle Foursquare Chuch
01.2023 - Current
Secretary/Communications Director
New Castle Foursquare Church
01.2023 - Current
NextGen Pastor
Grace Community Foursquare Church
05.2018 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Worship Arts And Media
Life Pacific University
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