Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Christopher Bates

Christopher Bates

Trenton,ON

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Griffon Builders Co. Inc., known for delivering high-quality construction projects on time and within budget. Skilled in effective communication and meticulous scheduling, enhancing client satisfaction. Proven ability in organizational leadership and pastoral care, fostering community engagement and spiritual growth in diverse settings.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Contractor

Griffon Builders Co. Inc.
01.2007 - Current
  • Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
  • Established a reputation for delivering high-quality work consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.
  • Managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring timely completion without sacrificing quality or exceeding budgets.
  • Completed projects on time and within budget through meticulous scheduling and coordination of resources.
  • Managed large-scale construction projects within cost, quality and time constraints,
  • Enhanced client satisfaction with exceptional attention to detail, clear communication, and consistent followthrough.

Associate Pastor

The Pentecostals of Quinte
09.2022 - Current
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Provided pastoral counseling to individuals seeking guidance on personal or relationship issues, promoting emotional well-being within the congregation.
  • Coordinated special events such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals, providing pastoral care during significant moments in congregants'' lives.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.

Childrens Director

UPCI Ontario District
07.2020 - Current
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children..
  • Hired, disciplined and managed 200 camp staff members.
  • Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
  • Advised camp management of camper-related issues and helped to formulate targeted resolution plans.
  • Implemented safety protocols that significantly reduced the number of accidents or incidents at the camp.
  • Trained and mentored new camp counselors in operations practices and camper-focused activities.

Lead Pastor

Life Church Bowmanville
05.2012 - 09.2022
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Enhanced congregation growth by implementing innovative outreach programs and community engagement initiatives.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Recruited trained, and mentored volunteer leaders to assist in various ministries, enhancing overall effectiveness.
  • Assisted families during times of crisis by providing compassionate pastoral care, prayer support, and guidance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Continental Academy
Miami Lakes, FL
04-2002

Skills

  • Pastoral counseling
  • Wedding officiation
  • Organizational leadership
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Pastoral care
  • Church planting
  • Blueprint reading
  • Carpentry
  • Construction site management
  • Worksite safety
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Effective written and verbal communication

Affiliations

  • United Pentecostal Church International

Certification

  • Licensed Ordained Minister
  • Standard First Aid Certification

Timeline

Associate Pastor

The Pentecostals of Quinte
09.2022 - Current

Childrens Director

UPCI Ontario District
07.2020 - Current

Lead Pastor

Life Church Bowmanville
05.2012 - 09.2022

General Contractor

Griffon Builders Co. Inc.
01.2007 - Current

High School Diploma -

Continental Academy

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