Energetic leader with proven track record of equipping staff and lay leaders to increasing levels of excellence within the local church; Skilled facilitator of change and transition who utilizes a team approach to birth and realize shared visions

Examples of Leadership

As an Executive Pastor:

· Designed and facilitated a discernment process for multiple, large churches to define their vision for ministry, core DNA statements and launch related alignment initiatives

· Orchestrated organizational transition processes for multiple churches over 2,000 resulting in widely-supported expansion strategies

· Implemented an equipping model of ministry within a church staff in concert with a broad based shift in mindset among congregational leaders

· Guided teams of seasoned business leaders to reorganize the financial, computing and human resource systems in order to be aligned to God’s Word and the church’s vision

· Established a discipleship-based financial stewardship ministry in multiple, large churches that resulted in a doubling of per capita giving over 4 years

As a professional coach and consultant:

· Coached multiple churches in the process of building consensus in regards to congregational identity—values, beliefs, vision and mission

· Provided diagnostic insights and related recommendations for various churches to move beyond symptoms in order to address systemic issues

As a business leader:

· Led the turn around of a 70 year old retail company with 55 employees and 2.5 million in sales. Improved the bottom line by 17% over four years while avoiding bankruptcy proceedings

As a thinker and writer:

· Authored a book that introduces a unique perspective on congregational faithfulness and details nine spiritual disciplines for the local church (The Heart of the Matter: Changing the World God’s Way)

Gifting and Passion

· Experienced leadership coaching with men and women across multiple generations

· Gifted designer of organizational systems and problem solver

· Proven competence as staff trainer/equipper in multiple settings

· Skilled facilitator of large and small groups

· Seasoned Bible teacher that integrates content and real world experience

· “INTJ” -- Myers-Briggs assessment; “Developer”-- DISC profile

Professional Experience

Covenant United Methodist Church / Executive Director
Winterville, NC (2002 - Present)

Cornerstone Strategies, Inc. / President
Raleigh, NC (1999 - Present)

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church / Executive Pastor Role
Raleigh, NC (1991-99)

J.J. Fallon’s, Inc. / President and General Manager
Raleigh, NC (1987-91)

Flint Rotary Press / Human Resource Mgt. Intern
Flint, MI (1986-87)

First Presbyterian Church / Pastor of Youth/Young Adults
Flint, MI (1981-86)

Educational Credentials

Certificate of Organizational Development / 1999
University of N.C. (Charlotte, NC)

M.B.A. / 1987
University of Michigan (Flint, Michigan)

Masters of Divinity / 1981
Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, CA)

B.A. (Psychology) / 1976
Trinity University (San Antonio, TX)

Certifications

Congregational Coach (2002)
Hollifield Leadership Center

Professor of Organizational Behavior (2001)
NC Wesleyan College

Church Consultant (1998)
Bill Easum and Associates

Publishing

The Heart of the Matter: Changing the World God’s Way (Lake Hickory Resources, 2006)