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Merlin Bartel

Calgary,Alberta

Summary

Accomplished leader with a proven track record at Vineyard Canada, adept in strategic leadership and financial acumen. Spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced organizational growth and stakeholder engagement. Renowned for transformative leadership and effective communication, excelling in building relationships and fostering innovative environments.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Board Chair for Vineyard Canada

Vineyard Canada
09.2015 - Current
  • Planned and oversaw board meetings and AGM in accordance with governing documents.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Provided support and guidance for National Director and National Team
  • Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
  • Initiated strategies to increase giving to the national movement
  • represent Canada on the Vineyard USA Missions Team
  • provide legal and governance oversight
  • Communicated organizational performance, forecasts and strategies to stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.

Church Planter

Epic Vineyard
05.2002 - Current
  • Maintained religious records and documents.
  • Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
  • Collaborated with other religious organizations and agencies.
  • performed weddings, funerals, and various other meetings in keeping with the function of an elder
  • Provided guidance to members of congregation.
  • Volunteered in overseas locations and in various roles.
  • Provided pastoral counseling to members of congregation.
  • Participated in various outreach programs.
  • Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
  • Wrote and delivered sermons.

CEO

EPIC Group
05.2001 - Current
  • founder of the Epic Group of companies incorporating Epic Roofing & Exteriors Residential, Epic Roofing & Exteriors Commercial, Red Dot Restoration, Dr Vinyl, Sumo Quote, Meerkat Roofing (etc)
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • note: the business funded Epic Vineyard for the first 5 years

Student Ministries Leadership Team

Sonlife Ministries
01.1997 - 08.2009
  • coordinated training seminars and youth activities for participating church's from Canada
  • led youth pastor training seminars
  • member of International leadership board giving guidance, vision, strategy, and executing programs of youth division

Student Ministries Pastor

Centre Street Church
05.1996 - 05.2001
  • Provided spiritual care of Jr High, Sr High, and College students through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • recruited and led a staff team of between 4-8 full-time and part-time staff as well as interns
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • organized and led missions trips
  • oversaw small and large group programs
  • teaching, preaching, and program leadership

Staff

Briercrest Bible College
06.1993 - 05.1996
  • taught Youth Ministry courses for college students
  • coordinated and gave leadership to Youth Quake - a discipleship weekend for 2500 high school students from across Canada
  • coached the college men's volleyball team
  • ministry trip to Venezuela with Men's Volleyball team
  • misc speaking at youth conferences and camps

Youth Pastor

Steinbach Evangelical Mennonite Church
10.1988 - 05.1993
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
  • gave leadership to Jr and Sr High aged student ministry

Education

MA in Biblical Counseling - 50% Completion - Biblical Counseling

Briercrest College And Seminary
Caronport, SK
05.1996

Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry - Biblical Studies

Briercrest Bible College
Caronport Sask
04.1988

High School Diploma -

Rosenort High School
Rosenort, Manitoba
06.1983

Skills

  • Strategic leadership
  • Financial Acumen
  • Fundraising expertise
  • Staff Development
  • Corporate Governance
  • Brand Management
  • New Business Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Systems Organization
  • Organizational Development
  • Excellent Communication
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Innovative and Visionary
  • Transformative leadership
  • Effective Communicator and Public speaker
  • MIssion and Vision
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building

Languages

English
Full Professional

hobbies

Active outdoor person who loves sports like hiking, biking, running, hockey, volleyball etc but also a lifelong learner who loves reading and listening to podcasts. 

Timeline

Board Chair for Vineyard Canada

Vineyard Canada
09.2015 - Current

Church Planter

Epic Vineyard
05.2002 - Current

CEO

EPIC Group
05.2001 - Current

Student Ministries Leadership Team

Sonlife Ministries
01.1997 - 08.2009

Student Ministries Pastor

Centre Street Church
05.1996 - 05.2001

Staff

Briercrest Bible College
06.1993 - 05.1996

Youth Pastor

Steinbach Evangelical Mennonite Church
10.1988 - 05.1993

MA in Biblical Counseling - 50% Completion - Biblical Counseling

Briercrest College And Seminary

Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry - Biblical Studies

Briercrest Bible College

High School Diploma -

Rosenort High School

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