Chris Poblete Email & Phone Number

Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca, Us

Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca, Us

Wheaton, Il, Us

• Plan and curate web and print content tailored to the needs of working pastors• Assign articles to freelance writers, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery• Collaborate with project coordinator to successfully execute print resources and editorial content• Edit and title content for websites, newsletters, and products

As a web consultant and developer, I help clients to assess their current marketing and content strategies and help them develop and execute on improved ones.• Audit clients' website, marketing, and communications assets, helping them determine strengths and weaknesses.• Design and develop custom, responsive websites and landing pages using HTML, CSS, and CMS platforms like WordPress, assuring that communication assets met best practices.• Manage various communication projects (written, audio, video) and teams to achieve client goals.• Develop omnichannel marketing strategies, ad campaigns, and SEO-focused content strategies that align with business objectives, increasing online reach.• Create content strategies including editorial processes and content governance. • Edit website copy for grammar and search engine optimization.• Coach marketing teams on how to distribute content across many channels (website, social media, newsletters), driving traffic and engagement.

I have written articles and columns for various publications, both online and in print. Bylines appear in magazines such as The Orange Appeal and The OC Gazette, with digital ink spilled for organizations like The Gospel Coalition, CBMW, and Lifeway. In 2012, I authored my first non-fiction book, The Two Fears (Cruciform Press) which aims to demystify a lofty theological topic and make it accessible for non-readers. The book is endorsed by Russell Moore, Peter Jones, Thaddeus Williams, and Joe Thorn.Additionally, I serve as an ongoing contributor to The Gospel Project’s Bible study curriculum for adults and am a member of the the Gospel-Centered Discipleship Writers Guild.

As the founding pastor of a new local church, I was responsible for developing a healthy team culture, growing our support team, leading cohorts, and spearheading all internal and external communications efforts. After getting the church off the ground, I am transitioning into a lay position to return to the marketplace. Many of my responsibilities can translate to a content strategy and communications role.• Conducted market research and developed a comprehensive communications strategy for reaching diverse groups of people.• Developed and led leadership cohorts for men and women to train them in systematic theology, cultural apologetics, and practical evangelism.• Created group curriculum and Bible classes to train members in reading and studying the Bible, increasing a culture of biblical literacy for both new believers and veteran Bible readers.• Honed the craft of good storytelling and clear messaging in order to unite people around a cause and propel the mission forward.• Counseled individuals, couples, and families through major life transitions like engagement, marriage, first-time parenting, and the death of a loved one.

I launched and grew this regional network of churches promoting gospel-centered ministry throughout Orange County, California. We were adopted by The Gospel Coalition in 2012, becoming an official regional chapter of theirs.• Developed the network from 0-17 churches.• Organized bi-monthly luncheons for local pastors.• Catalyzed adoption as a TGC regional chapter.• Planned and marketed local conferences, partnering with ministries like Desiring God, Acts 29, Sojourn Network, Saddleback Church, Paul Tripp Ministries, and Elyse Fitzpatrick.

I was responsible for developing, designing, and implementing our "outward online presence," including a new social media strategy for the ministry.• Created and implemented a content and editorial calendar, ensuring that we maintained consistent online engagement with our online users.• Edited white papers, articles, and ebooks for grammar and adherence to style guides, cultivating a culture of excellence.• Oversaw the design, development, and implementation of a content strategy across digital channels, solidifying BLB as a known and trusted Bible resource.• Launched the ministry's social media strategy, growing our audience from less than 100 to over 20K followers on each platform.• Crafted and scaled an SEO-driven blogging strategy, elevating it to rank among the top 150 ministry blogs globally at that time.• Tracked performance across multiple channels, gaining useful insights to adjust our strategies as necessary.• Collaborate with publishing groups and online ministries to offer resources that engage BLB users while also delivering mutual benefits to those providers.• Wrote and edited articles, managing a team of contributing writers.• Graphic design and custom hand lettering for social sharing and ad images.• Web design (Wordpress, CSS, HTML).

Fellowship Associates is a church planting and leadership development organization with the mission of spreading the gospel through healthy, influential churches. The Residency Program focuses on leadership issues such as Self-Awareness, Gospel-Centered Ecclesiology, Leadership Development, “best practices” and the “how-to” of local church leadership. Along with the Fellowship Associates partners and staff, the Fellowship Network of 100+ church leaders and other strategic partners share wisdom and invest into planting residents.

Reverence Bible Church is a non-denominational Christian church.• Led the young adults leadership team.• Successfully implemented a new groups-based ministry.• Preached sermons and managed a team of teachers.• Developed sermon series and group curriculum.• I also served as a pastoral/elder candidate with the church.

Everyman Ministries was founded to revolutionize men's ministry and ignite spiritual health worldwide. I provided executive pastoral support for our founder.• Organized and marketed men's events, conferences, and network meetings. > Managed expense reporting and filing systems.• Provided comprehensive communications and administrative support.

Lake Forest, Ca, Us

The Acts of Mercy Foundation was Kay Warren's HIV/AIDS Initiative, a partner ministry of Saddleback Church and the P.E.A.C.E. Plan. It exists to fight social apathy within the Church toward the most vulnerable, including: orphans, widows, and those affected by the HIV/AIDS.• Created, led, and implemented training curriculum for hundreds of volunteers every quarter.• Directly managed church-to-church relationships in the Orange County area.• Conducted training for hundreds of volunteers on care and counseling issues.• Edited web articles and training resources.• Represented the organization at conferences and other large gatherings.

Purpose Driven Ministries (now Purpose Driven Connection) was the resourcing arm of Saddleback Church and existed to equip other churches with helpful ministry resources.• Assisted the Communications Manager in project planning, ensuring that deliverables were met according to a publishing calendar.• Created email marketing campaigns and wrote effective website copy, mainting brand guidelines and ministry objectives.• Coached pastors and church leaders, ensuring that users were aware of the best ways to implement our curriculum in their churches.

Masters Of Divinity (80% Completed), Theological Studies & Leadership

Business Communications And Religious Studies

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Communications (Journalism)