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Robin Ellingwood

Toronto,ON

Summary

Visionary leader with 20 years of experience in church leadership and non-profit management, specializing in leading teams, strategic planning, communication, coaching, and outreach mobilization. Detail-oriented team player who possesses excellent problem-solving skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Resident Services

New Horizons Tower
04.2021 - Current
  • Actively participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary leadership team responsible for care and services for 140 residents
  • Lead teams and provide performance management, coaching, and development opportunities for direct reports
  • Assisted in the development of strategic plans outlining department goals, objectives, timelines, and resource allocations
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation including but not limited to: Ministry Acts, WSIB, regulations, policies and procedures, directives and collective agreements
  • Improve safety protocols through regular assessments, updates, and staff training on emergency preparedness procedures
  • Manage projects, including branding identity design, development of new website, videography, and various building renovations
  • Acts as Chaplain, overseeing delivery of spiritual programming, spiritual care, and hospital visitation

Lead Pastor

The Meeting House - East Toronto Parish
07.2018 - 04.2021
  • Provided spiritual leadership and vision for the church by integrating new people into community, developing healthy home churches, and mobilizing the church in mission in East Toronto
  • Develop local vision and strategic plans that are aligned with the shared vision of The Meeting House
  • Responsibly steward financial resources through budget planning and management
  • Lead and equip 250 people in discipleship through Sunday gatherings, home churches, courses, other events and resources
  • Identify, recruit, train, deploy, monitor and nurture a team of 2 staff members and 110 volunteers
  • Plan worship gatherings, prepare and deliver sermons, and officiate special services
  • Create and curate social media content in collaboration with the Communications team

Campus Pastor

Kings Church West Saint John
04.2017 - 07.2018
  • Recruited and trained a launch team of 80 people
  • Fostered relationships with community stakeholders and partners
  • Launched campus with 235 people in attendance on the first Sunday and averaged 200 people following the launch
  • Identified, equipped, and led volunteers to carry out the ministry of the church
  • Developed community and disciples through small groups, shared missional activities, and other events
  • Co-led an Alpha Course with 75 participants

Area Support Manager

Scouts Canada
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • To collaborate with group leadership teams to grow membership and provide volunteer support
  • Developed and implemented growth and retention strategies, resulting in a 3% increase in membership
  • Provided training and support to over 30 group leaders and 330 volunteers through regular meetings, communication, and coaching
  • Created and executed volunteer recruitment strategies, resulting in 15% more volunteer leaders
  • Facilitate compliance with organizational policies pertaining to member registration, volunteer screening, and program safety

Church Planter

Praxis Church
07.2014 - 06.2016
  • Researched and developed the model, vision, mission, and strategic plan
  • Built a network of relationships through neighbourhood engagement
  • Recruited and trained a core group of people to launch the church
  • Developed and executed a donor strategy that produced $225K in support

Lead Pastor

Saint John Vineyard Church
09.2006 - 06.2014
  • To develop and promote the shared vision and values of the church and oversee their implementation
  • Provided visionary and strategic leadership in collaboration with the leadership team
  • Stewarded financial resources through budget planning and monitoring
  • Developed discipleship programs that equipped the church for ministry and life in Christ
  • Prepared and delivered 35-40 teachings per year, and recruited and trained a teaching team for the weekly worship gathering and other discipleship classes
  • Discipled ministry leaders and other key volunteers
  • Fostered a missional culture and launched The Alpha Course and other outreach initiatives, resulting in over 40 people being baptized in 2 years

Associate Pastor

Saint John Vineyard Church
04.2004 - 09.2006
  • Partnered in ministry with the Lead Pastor by overseeing small group and worship ministries, and performing general pastoral duties
  • Rebuilt the small group culture and grew attendance through vision casting, modelling, recruitment and deployment of new leaders
  • Created an assimilation process for newcomers, identified service opportunities and other on-ramps into community life
  • Recruited and mentored worship leaders, trained worship teams, planned services, and led musical worship
  • Assisted the Lead Pastor in preaching and other pastoral duties

Sales Manager

Telegraph-Journal
03.2003 - 04.2004
  • To acquire new subscribers, increase single-copy sales, and strengthen the retention of existing customers
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies
  • Managed a sales and customer service team to increase sales and retention

Education

Diploma - Business Admin. (Retirement Community Management)

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
04.2025

Diploma in Ministry -

St. Stephen's University
St. Stephen, NB
04.2002

Skills

  • Leading teams
  • Effective communication
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability

Certification

Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, Canadian Red Cross, 03/01/19

Training

  • Redeemer City to City Church Planting Incubator, 09/01/14 to 05/31/16
  • V3 Church Planting Cohort, 09/01/14 to 05/31/16

Timeline

Director of Resident Services

New Horizons Tower
04.2021 - Current

Lead Pastor

The Meeting House - East Toronto Parish
07.2018 - 04.2021

Campus Pastor

Kings Church West Saint John
04.2017 - 07.2018

Area Support Manager

Scouts Canada
06.2016 - 07.2017

Church Planter

Praxis Church
07.2014 - 06.2016

Lead Pastor

Saint John Vineyard Church
09.2006 - 06.2014

Associate Pastor

Saint John Vineyard Church
04.2004 - 09.2006

Sales Manager

Telegraph-Journal
03.2003 - 04.2004

Diploma - Business Admin. (Retirement Community Management)

McMaster University

Diploma in Ministry -

St. Stephen's University

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