Karmyn Bokma
Burlington,ON
Summary
Dedicated and experienced leader, with a strong background in pastoral leadership, team management, and communication. Seeking opportunities to lead and inspire within a dynamic organization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastor, Interim
The Meeting House
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided leadership, vision and strategy to a 60+ staff team
- Crisis management: providing up front communication, crisis response, equipping and care for staff
- Engaged regularly with Board of Directors, providing summary reports, and joint collaboration on organizational strategy
- Managing and developing a 5 M+ budget.
Teaching Pastor
The Meeting House
01.2019 - 08.2023
- enCollaborated with the teaching team to develop the teaching calendar for the church
- Regularly provided preaching across all locations of the church, as well as an online presence
- Provided training and equipping in the area of teaching and preaching to pastoral staff
Lead Pastor
The Meeting House
05.2017 - 04.2022
- Lead pastor of the largest site within a multi-site church context, providing leadership to staff at multiple levels, giving direct management, leadership and development to a staff team of 12+
- Responsible for vision, strategy, budget and spiritual development at our location of 2000+ attendees
Associate Pastor
The Meeting House
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Oversaw small group growth and health
- Recruited, trained, equipped and developed small group leaders through regular training sessions, one-on-one coaching, and small group observations and engagement
- Provided pastoral care to church community.
Youth Director
The Sanctuary Church
05.2008 - 12.2015
- Gave pastoral leadership and oversight to the student ministry of ~40 students
- Recruited, trained and developed a team of youth leaders through regular meetings, coaching and training
- Developed a student leadership team, identifying key gifts and skills in students to empower them to grow in their understanding of leadership, ministry and discipleship
- Participated in several other facets of church ministry - leading worship, teaching, and small group leading.
Admissions Counsellor
Redeemer University College
05.2005 - 05.2008
- Presented to secondary schools throughout Canada, interacting with students considering post secondary education
- Worked alongside potential applicants, supporting their journey towards university
- Developed relationships with Christian High Schools across Canada
- Strong emphasis on communication and presentation, regularly speaking to groups of students ranging in size from 5-300.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business, Honours -
Redeemer University College
Ancaster, ON05.2005
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Team Management
- Spiritual Leadership
- Strong Communication
- Teaching and Preaching
Certification
- Arrow Leadership Program, 2011
- Grip-Birkman Coaching Certification
- Learning Circles: Accelerating your Impact
Additional Information
Pioneer Camp Ontario, Leaders In Training Program
Summers of 2014-2018
- Leadership and Bible teacher
- Youth Mentor
Youth Speaker
Have had the privilege to speak to students in many contexts over many years.
- Conferences: Overflow (PAOC), Today's Teens, All Ontario Youth Convention, Outpour
- Multiple retreats and High Schools
Timeline
Senior Pastor, Interim
The Meeting House
04.2022 - 08.2023
Teaching Pastor
The Meeting House
01.2019 - 08.2023
Lead Pastor
The Meeting House
05.2017 - 04.2022
Associate Pastor
The Meeting House
01.2015 - 05.2017
Youth Director
The Sanctuary Church
05.2008 - 12.2015
Admissions Counsellor
Redeemer University College
05.2005 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Business, Honours -
Redeemer University College
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