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Jake Perry

Jake Perry

Cicero

Summary

Servant-hearted Pastor with 7 years of ministry experience, passionate about discipleship, leadership development, and equipping others to live out their faith. Currently serving as an Associate Pastor focused on youth ministry, with additional experience in preaching, curriculum writing, and sermon planning. Has served in both campus and central leadership roles within multi-campus church contexts. M.Div. candidate, December, 2026.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Pastor

White River Christian Church
Noblesville
02.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with pastoral team to strategically plan and assist with teaching sermon series, preaching 6 times/year to contribute to church mission
  • Developed discipleship curriculum to support spiritual growth and align with broader church vision for both White River campuses
  • Provided pastoral care through one-on-one counseling and spiritual guidance, fostering relational discipleship for students and families
  • Provided leadership and oversight for a 5 - 12 grade student ministry, coordinating multiple weekly programs serving 100+ students
  • Recruited, trained, and supported volunteer leaders, planning and executing events and CIY summer trips to enhance student engagement and participation

Account Executive

Source Forge
Remote
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Earned recognition in Q4 Pinnacle Club for outstanding performance within two months
  • Led sales team in revenue during on-ramp period
  • Developed partnerships with technology companies to promote their brands and enhance product awareness
  • Coordinated liaison between website engineers and clients to build web pages that boosted customer traffic

Sales Development Representative

CertaSite Fire Safety
Fishers
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Achieved Q3 Pinnacle Club (150%, 165%, 125% quota attainment in first three months)
  • Executed ≈50 calls and ≈25 emails/LinkedIn messages daily to enhance lead engagement and pipeline development
  • Prospected and qualified New Logo leads and current customer cross-sell opportunities across 4 markets for Account Executives, Account Managers, and Sales Engineers to facilitate quoting and closing of deals
  • Research relevant ICPs with ZoomInfo and LinkedIn. Use HubSpot CRM software to import contacts/companies, log calls/emails/LI messages, and communicate with sales/customer service teams
  • Participated in weekly AE projection meetings, SDR team meetings, and phone frenzy call blocks with Account Managers to align on strategies and targets

Lead Youth Pastor

Mercy Road Church
Carmel
05.2023 - 06.2024
  • Campus Lead for 100 students and 20 small group volunteers at the Carmel campus
  • Led team of 3 Youth Pastors and 1 Youth Worship Pastor to support goal achievement and enhance program effectiveness
  • Coordinated parent newsletter communication, year-round Sunday Nights programming, monthly events, and teaching schedules to foster community engagement and student involvement
  • Organized Winter Retreat and Summer Trips for 200 students and 40 volunteers across 3 Mercy Road campuses to facilitate spiritual growth and community building

Youth Pastor

Traders Point Christian Church
Carmel
04.2020 - 05.2023
  • Led youth ministry serving 500+ students through weekly programming and small group discipleship, fostering spiritual growth and community
  • Recruited, developed, and retained a team of 60 volunteers, including 40 small group leaders, within the first year
  • Directed CIY summer trips for 400+ participants, overseeing logistics, leadership teams, and enhancing student engagement
  • Collaborated with pastoral staff and ministry teams to plan, implement, and evaluate impactful events and initiatives throughout the year
  • Performed Pastoral duties including baptisms, premarital counseling, weddings, funerals, and congregational hosting

Student Minister

West Bridge Church
Danville
05.2018 - 04.2020
  • Developed and executed student-led worship and teaching environments, fostering student leadership and engagement
  • Coordinated summer BigStuf and Jamaica trips for 100+ participants, overseeing logistics, team management, and discipleship activities
  • Led community outreach programs to foster engagement and support among members.
  • Organized worship services, ensuring smooth execution and fulfilling spiritual needs.
  • Provided pastoral care, offering guidance and support to individuals in crisis.

Education

M.Div. -

Fuller Theological Seminary
Online
12-2026

MA - Theology

Fuller Theological Seminary
Online
05-2022

BA - Business Administration; Minor in Pastoral Ministry

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI
05-2017

Skills

  • Community engagement
  • Leadership development
  • Teaching and preaching
  • Curriculum design
  • Relational leadership
  • Team development
  • Innovative outreach
  • Collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Event management
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication

Personality

7w8, ENFJ, I/S, Evangelizing Innovator

Timeline

Associate Pastor

White River Christian Church
02.2025 - Current

Account Executive

Source Forge
11.2024 - 02.2025

Sales Development Representative

CertaSite Fire Safety
05.2024 - 11.2024

Lead Youth Pastor

Mercy Road Church
05.2023 - 06.2024

Youth Pastor

Traders Point Christian Church
04.2020 - 05.2023

Student Minister

West Bridge Church
05.2018 - 04.2020

M.Div. -

Fuller Theological Seminary

MA - Theology

Fuller Theological Seminary

BA - Business Administration; Minor in Pastoral Ministry

Spring Arbor University
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