Discipleship & Small Groups Pastor

NorthStar Church      

2019 to Present                          

As part of NorthStar's leadership team, provide strategic oversight and direction for the church's discipleship initiatives, including ministries for men, women, singles, couples, specialty small groups, as well as online, prayer, pastoral care, baptism, devotion, counseling, guest services, and assimilation efforts. Lead a diverse team of full-time and part-time pastors, directors, and over 200 dedicated volunteers, while also serving as a pastoral counselor and mentor.

In addition to team development and guidance, fulfill responsibilities as a campus and online host pastor as needed, supporting both virtual and in-person services. Officiate weddings and funerals, and represent NorthStar Church at various community events, fostering relationships and outreach within the community

• • Designed an "Open House" program to introduce and promote Small Groups within the church

  • Planned, innovated, and launched an immersive  unique date-night event for couples that promoted Small Groups and church-wide marriage enrichment programs

  • Created appreciation and communication initiatives to motivate and encourage volunteer Small Group leaders 

  • Innovated/redeveloped online service initiatives with various platforms to  include Virtual Reality (VR), chat engagement, and hosting 

  • Implemented marriage enrichment programs both on and offsite 

  • Co-developed, organized, & worked with training programs for online hosts, pastor on-call staff, financial coaching, Small Group new leaders, & baptism ministries 

  • Collaborated with sister churches and associations on discipleship best practices

  • Co-developed and led a new believer foundation discipleship program for the church along with supporting mentor program

  • Worked with a team as part of a succesful capital campaign for the future needs of the church