JEFFREY SCOTT
OTTAWA,ONTARIO
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Disciplined religious worker with extensive experience in community outreach and spiritual guidance. Approachable and committed to building relationships and fostering sense of belonging. Dedicated Job Title with understanding of scripture and theology. Skilled in public speaking, group leadership and pastoral care. Empathetic and committed to guiding and supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated candidate eager to guide on spiritual matters and promote spiritual growth. Skilled in teaching, mentoring and counseling. Adept at building relationships and qualified to lead and organize small groups and congregations. Open-minded and committed to serving with utmost patience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor
WestVillage Church
05.2016 - Current
- 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, including hiring/firing, staff development, calendar, overall budget of $800k.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff team of 6, leading education, youth, children, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs for a growing congregation of close to 1000 people.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Church Planter
Metropolitan Bible Church
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
- Assisted with fundraising activities.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
- Participated in various outreach programs.
- Attended meetings with religious leaders.
- Prepared and distributed religious materials.
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
- Facilitated religious classes and forums.
- Provided guidance to members of congregation.
- Educated members of congregation on religious beliefs and practices.
- Wrote and delivered sermons.
- Collaborated with other religious organizations and agencies.
- Volunteered in overseas locations and in various roles.
- Provided pastoral counseling to members of congregation.
Pastor of Young Adult Ministries
Metropolitan Bible Church
03.2007 - 08.2014
- Ordained Minister in the Province of Ontario with denomination (Associated Gospel Churches of Canada).
- Providing oversight and leadership to Young Adult ministry with 200+ members
- Active Member of church's Ministry board
- Preparing and delivering Bible messages and questions to YA weekly
- Planning and coordinating events, outings and retreats
- Pastoral Counseling and care to youth, young adults and parents on various issues
- Guest preaching on Sunday mornings and evenings to over 1500 people
- Leading weekly Sunday services at satellite campus of 400+ diverse individuals of all ages
- 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.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
Pastoral Intern
Metropolitan Bible Church
06.2005 - 06.2007
- Prepared and delivered Bible messages and small group questions
- Planned and coordinated events, outings and retreats
- Counseled both youth, young adults and parents on various issues
- Have had opportunities to preach on a few Sunday evenings
- Participated in various outreach programs.
- Prepared and distributed religious materials.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for youth.
- Provided guidance to members of congregation.
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
- Attended meetings with religious leaders.
- Facilitated religious classes and forums.
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
- Wrote and delivered sermons.
- Provided pastoral counseling to members of congregation.
- Educated members of congregation on religious beliefs and practices.
- Collaborated with other religious organizations and agencies.
Pastoral Intern
Hope Bible Chapel (formerly Harvest Oakville)
08.2003 - 05.2005
- Prepared and delivered bi-weekly Bible messages to 20-50 adults
- Wrote and lead small group discussion questions based on message
- Educated members of congregation on religious beliefs and practices.
- Began and ran Young Adults Ministry- involved in weekly preaching, small groups, and discipleship
- Started up and oversaw Compassion Ministry- involved senior and hospital visitations, personally, as well as coordinating volunteers, and developing contacts with local outreach and support ministries
- Had the opportunity to preach message on Sunday morning while Pastor was on holidays
- Prepared and taught Bible Studies and led a small group
- Helped organize and run events and weekly meetings
- Educated members of congregation on religious beliefs and practices.
Personal Support Worker
Christian Horizons
05.1998 - 08.2003
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Education
Masters Of Theological Studies -
Heritage Seminary
Cambridge, ON04.2011
Bachelor of Religious Studies -
Heritage College
Cambridge, ON04.2004
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
Ottawa, ON06.1997
Skills
- Spiritual Leadership
- Bible Studies
- Educational Strategies
- Program Activities
- Networking
- Group and Individual Care
- Strategic Analysis and Problem Solving
- Leading Groups & Team Meetings
- Delivering Presentations and Speeches
- Youth Ministry Support
- Ministry Outreach Activities
- Mentoring & Coaching Skills
- Administer Sacraments
- Social Justice Work
- Overseas Teaching and Mission Work
- Motivational and Inspirational
- Project Organization
- Microsoft Office
- Student Engagement
- Volunteer Recruitment & Leadership
- Parenting Support
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Additional Information
- Drama Award Recipient 1996
- Greek Award Recipient (Awarded to graduating student who excelled through the Greek program)
- Pittaway Award Recipient (Awarded to first year student with highest grade point average)
Timeline
Lead Pastor
WestVillage Church
05.2016 - Current
Church Planter
Metropolitan Bible Church
08.2014 - 05.2016
Pastor of Young Adult Ministries
Metropolitan Bible Church
03.2007 - 08.2014
Pastoral Intern
Metropolitan Bible Church
06.2005 - 06.2007
Pastoral Intern
Hope Bible Chapel (formerly Harvest Oakville)
08.2003 - 05.2005
Personal Support Worker
Christian Horizons
05.1998 - 08.2003
Masters Of Theological Studies -
Heritage Seminary
Bachelor of Religious Studies -
Heritage College
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
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