Christian Albertsen
Associate Pastor
Lexington
Summary
Mission-driven Pastor with more than 4 years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, discipleship ministries, student ministry, and kid's ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training & Development Specialist
Oliver Gospel
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Conducts assessments, development plans, and real-time coaching to identify areas of improvement for employees and managers.
- Created 30+ instructional materials including manuals, presentations, workbooks, and handouts.
- Delivers technical training sessions for new hires and existing staff members.
- Pioneered internal leadership development program across 3 enterprise locations, leading to over 100% growth of employee performance and production.
- Mentored and developed 6 team members towards promotion into leadership and management roles.
Church Planter - Volunteer
Vivid Church
08.2020 - 01.2025
- Pioneered kid's ministry as volunteer Kid's Director, leading 10+ volunteers with 35+ children in the ministry.
- Led Prayer Ministry, developing & coaching Prayer Team members on team protocols, guided prayer sessions, praying & discipling others, handling spiritual needs, and pastoral counseling.
- Led and developed effective discipleship program called First Steps for new-believers, tracking tangible spiritual growth in participants.
- Lead & coordinate 21 days of Prayer sessions, overseeing creation of prayer guides, day-to-day operations of prayer services, and providing coaching on public speaking to service leaders.
- Directing and overseeing Youth Ministry, tracking over 300% attendance and engagement increase.
- Leading various church small groups covering a range of spiritual enrichment topics and studies.
Community Engagement Coordinator
Oliver Gospel
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Oversaw a volunteer program with 2,000 volunteers in volunteer data base. Adding 1,000+ volunteers over the course of overseeing volunteer program.
- Partnered with organizations such as businesses and churches for $200,000+ in financial and in-kind donations.
- Created a dynamic Organizational Partnership Program for churches and businesses for customized partnerships and engagement.
- Collaborated with Development Team staff members to maximize donor and volunteer cultivation and create customized donor and volunteer journeys with organization.
Life Advisor
Oliver Gospel
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Prepared clients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Assisted clients with enhancing skills in areas such as job searching, interview skills, and business & personal etiquette.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
- Led and preached in daily worship experiences for clients staying at ministry facility.
- Performed counseling and crisis interventions to address issues through conflict resolution and situational adjustment to depression, anxiety and physical or substance abuse.
Director of Talent & Culture
Chick-fil-A Sumter
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Championed 98% guest satisfaction by providing excellent dining experience.
- Represented company interests through monitoring employee concerns and providing thoughtful, remedial recommendations to senior leadership team.
- Identified vacancies in staff, supported recruiting process and interviewed prospective personnel.
- Led local franchise marketing, resulting in 1200 person increase in following on social media accounts.
- Created enticing rewards program to engage loyal customers for their support towards local franchise
Education
Master of Arts - Ministerial Leadership
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FLBachelor of Science - Youth Ministry
Columbia International University
Columbia, SCSkills
Leadership Coaching
Pastoral counseling
Disciple-making
Spiritual cultivation
Pastoral care
Organizational leadership
Preaching
Operations management
Small group facilitation
Community-focused leadership
Certification
ServSafe Food Safety Manager
Messages Preached
https://www.facebook.com/newlifeirmo/videos/3467189610242107
Timeline
Training & Development Specialist
Oliver Gospel
06.2023 - 01.2025
ServSafe Food Safety Manager
06-2023
Community Engagement Coordinator
Oliver Gospel
08.2021 - 05.2023
Life Advisor
Oliver Gospel
11.2020 - 08.2021
Church Planter - Volunteer
Vivid Church
08.2020 - 01.2025
Director of Talent & Culture
Chick-fil-A Sumter
05.2019 - 11.2020
Master of Arts - Ministerial Leadership
Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Youth Ministry
Columbia International University
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