Carson Montgomery
Van Wyck Presbyterian Church
Lancaster
2027
years of professional experience
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals in a part-time role.
Work History
Pastor
11 Years 2 Months- Foster a sense of welcome and hospitality.
- Deliver engaging sermons to inspire hope and spiritual growth within the congregation.
- Officiate weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
- Organize outreach programs to love, care, and serve in the community.
- Lead weekly Bible study fostering curiosity and deeper understanding of Scripture among participants.
- Develop and implement church educational programs for all age groups, promoting lifelong learning.
- Shaping leadership with a strategic vision.
- Provide pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
Associate Pastor
4 Years 1 Month- Mentored young adults in various stages of life.
- Developed small group curricula for young adults to encourage deeper relationships and spiritual growth.
- Collaborated with pastoral and music staff to create meaningful worship experiences.
- Officiated weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
- Delivered sermons to inspire hope and spiritual development.
- Coordinated international and local mission and outreach programs.
- Fostered unity in the community with neighboring churches.
- Led the congregation in major recovery efforts following an EF3 tornado (April 2014).
Associate Manager
- Supervised daily restaurant operations to meet performance, quality, and service expectations.
- Trained front of house staff to ensure excellent tableside service, high quality guest experiences. and customer service standards.
- Oversaw training and onboarding process for all newly hired front of house employees.
- Remedied issues and conflicts among workers and patrons alike using active listening and negotiation.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
- Maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Education
Masters of Divinity
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion
Skills
Organizational Leadership
Excellent Communicator
Teamwork and Collaboration
Active Listening
Conflict Mediation
Problem Solving Abilities
Strategic leadership
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Interpersonal Skills
Creative
Timeline
Pastor
Van Wyck Presbyterian Church
08.2015 - CurrentRead More
Associate Pastor
First Presbyterian Church
07.2011 - 08.2015Read More
Associate Manager
Shakers Restaurant
1996 - 1998Read More
Columbia Theological Seminary
Masters of Divinity
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Lynchburg University
Bachelor of Science from Health Promotion
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