- Music
- Golf
- Camping
- Gardening
- Gym Workouts
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Food justice advocate, working to address food insecurity and promote access to healthy, affordable food
TIMOTHY LONG
Digby County,NS
Summary
Experienced leader with focus on growth and community engagement. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Known for adaptability, empathy, and effective communication. Skilled in sermon delivery, counseling, and organizational leadership. Reliable and flexible in meeting evolving needs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor
Live Well Community Church
01.2017 - Current
- Oversee administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Enhanced congregation growth by 500% through implementing innovative outreach programs and community engagement initiatives. i.e. ConnectCare Food Boxes.
- Officiate 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.
- Collaborate with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry expansion and sustainability.
- Develop partnerships with local organizations to increase community impact and expand outreach efforts.
- Manage facility upkeep projects to ensure a welcoming environment for all who entered the church building.
- Assist families during times of crisis by providing compassionate pastoral care, prayer support, and guidance.
- Implement new discipleship programs aimed at deepening believers'' understanding of their faith journey.
- Supervise associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Dispatcher / Airport Operator
Digby Municipality
05.2014 - Current
- Dispatching, routing, and tracking of all calls related to Fire Department emergencies and airport traffic.
- Provide help in resolving complex incidents by acting as a liaison between first responders and various support services available within the community.
- Safeguard sensitive information related to emergency incidents through strict adherence to confidentiality policies and procedures set forth by the Municipality.
- Provided critical information to first responders with timely updates on evolving situations for informed decision making.
- Ensured prompt dispatch of appropriate resources by effectively prioritizing incoming emergency calls.
Student Ministry Pastor
Digby Wesleyan Church
08.2013 - 12.2016
- Supporting Lead Pastor with Sunday morning services
- Holding weekly youth meetings and facilitating Christian teaching and relationship building
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Pastor of Student Ministries
Hillside Wesleyan Church
07.2009 - 07.2013
- Supporting Lead Pastor with Sunday morning services
- Preaching, teaching, singing and leading Bible studies
- Responsible for holding weekly youth meetings and facilitating Christian teaching and building relationships through games, activities and special event planning
- Developed and implemented a student leadership initiative for developing future leaders
- Worked closely with a group of dedicated volunteers to help lead various programs and activities within the church and community
- Implemented community outreach initiatives aligned with vision of relationship building and increasing visibility
- Provided leadership to Sunday morning children's ministry through hiring, training, and developing volunteers to lead and teach Bible lessons on Sunday mornings
Sales Director
Equifax Canada Inc.
07.1999 - 10.2008
- Canadian Senior Leadership Team member - Strategic planning and innovation.
- Sales revenue $20M and expense budgeting on a National level for customer base of 10K.
- Led a high-performing sales team through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management strategies.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with a focus on fostering long-term relationships, consistently addressing client needs, and providing exceptional service.
- Managed relationships with key industry stakeholders, attending conferences and networking events to further establish the company''s presence in relevant circles.
- Created innovative sales strategies through monitoring and evaluating market trends and competitive offerings.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with key clients, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes for all parties involved.
- Hired, trained and built high-performing team of sales representatives.
- Boosted sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic sales plans and initiatives tailored to the organization''s goals.
- Developed strong partnerships with external vendors to enhance product offerings and drive higher profit margins.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative product offerings that addressed evolving customer demands.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
- Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
Branch Manager, Credit Division
Equifax Canada Inc.
09.1995 - 06.1999
- Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
- Oversaw daily operations for streamlined efficiency, ensuring timely execution of tasks and optimal resource allocation.
- Implemented effective sales strategies to achieve branch targets and exceed expectations consistently.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through appraisals and feedback sessions to facilitate continuous development of skills and knowledge base within the team.
- Strengthened relationships with key clients, securing long-term partnerships and driving revenue growth.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives to align branch objectives with corporate goals.
- Managed branch financials including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking for accurate reporting and decision-making support.
- Increased branch profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and streamlining operational processes.
Education
Sackville High School
Lr. Sackville, NS1984
Pastoral Ministry
Houghton College
New York, USA07.2013
Ordained Minister - Pastoral Ministry
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Oklahoma, USA06-2015
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Strong verbal communication
- Project management
- Organizational leadership
- Leadership development
Community Service
- 2009, 2013, Key leader for Kraft Dinner lunch program feeding500-700 high school students each month partnering with RCMP, municipal government, schools and churches.
- 2013, Golden Apple recipient - Halifax Regional School Board - investing positively into lives of students in HRM.
- 2009, 2012, Volunteer development with annual Cole Harbour Harvest Festival - responsible for training and development or30-40 volunteers.
- 2011, Volunteer Award recipient from the Mayor of Halifax for dedicated volunteer work within HRM.
- 2003, 2004, Hockey coach - Cole Harbour Minor Hockey - Community Coach of the Year
Languages
Accomplishments
- Designed and implemented five-year vision plan to drive growth of community services.
- Established solid presence in community, successfully growing church membership 30% year over year.
- Created ConnectCare to identify and implement food initiatives to reach families and individuals struggling with food security.
- Instrumental in being awarded $250K in grants over the past 6 years to help provide resources with food insecurity in our local communities.
Interests
Timeline
Lead Pastor
Live Well Community Church
01.2017 - Current
Dispatcher / Airport Operator
Digby Municipality
05.2014 - Current
Student Ministry Pastor
Digby Wesleyan Church
08.2013 - 12.2016
Pastor of Student Ministries
Hillside Wesleyan Church
07.2009 - 07.2013
Sales Director
Equifax Canada Inc.
07.1999 - 10.2008
Branch Manager, Credit Division
Equifax Canada Inc.
09.1995 - 06.1999
Sackville High School
Pastoral Ministry
Houghton College
Ordained Minister - Pastoral Ministry
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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