Amber Kelsey
Barstow
Summary
Mission-driven Senior Pastor with more than 16 years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing leadership development, team building, mentoring, and change management. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
The Connection Community Church II
02.2008 - Current
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Launched ministry expansion program, resulting in ongoing conversion of former main worship campus into community recreation center.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Mentor and team building
Education
Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Organizational Psychology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN09.2021
Skills
- Team Meetings
- Teaching
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Active Listening
- Spiritual Guidance
- Operational Improvements
- Inspirational Leadership
- Instructor Mentoring
- Leadership Development
- Church Planting
- Strategic Planning
- Crisis Management
- Committee Leadership
Timeline
Senior Pastor
The Connection Community Church II
02.2008 - Current
Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Organizational Psychology
Purdue University
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