Collaborated with Austin Voices for Education and Youth to create and direct the Family Resource Center at J. Frank Dobie Middle School (AISD) in northeast Austin. The center has provided resources to stabilize over 400 families in crisis, so their children can remain in school, ready to learn. • Raised over $5,000 in cash and in-kind donations to furnish the Family Resource Center.• Created the North Austin Community / School Alliance that currently boasts over 50 community… Show more Collaborated with Austin Voices for Education and Youth to create and direct the Family Resource Center at J. Frank Dobie Middle School (AISD) in northeast Austin. The center has provided resources to stabilize over 400 families in crisis, so their children can remain in school, ready to learn. • Raised over $5,000 in cash and in-kind donations to furnish the Family Resource Center.• Created the North Austin Community / School Alliance that currently boasts over 50 community partners, including city, county, AISD, nonprofits, and members of the local faith community.• Developed and facilitated Family Councils in apartment complexes in north Austin designed to actively engage parents on their community and school concerns.• Directed an adult academy consisting of ESL classes and other relevant subjects of concern to parents that created a vibrant community at the center. Parents attended over 9,000 hours in the last two years.• Collaborated with community partners to raise over $50,000 in cash and in-kind donations for specific projects designed to improve the school and its facilities. Show less

Management of a faith-based, community-based nonprofit that works with our neighbors in North Austin to fight poverty by lifting people up instead of moving them out.• Founded and directed a faith-based non-profit through CitySquare (Dallas) to address the root causes of poverty in the neighborhoods of north Austin. • Managed a team of over 100 volunteers from local churches and other community organizations.• Raised over $250,000 to maintain the programs through a series of… Show more Management of a faith-based, community-based nonprofit that works with our neighbors in North Austin to fight poverty by lifting people up instead of moving them out.• Founded and directed a faith-based non-profit through CitySquare (Dallas) to address the root causes of poverty in the neighborhoods of north Austin. • Managed a team of over 100 volunteers from local churches and other community organizations.• Raised over $250,000 to maintain the programs through a series of annual fundraisers and campaigns.• Created, directed, and operated a mobile food program that fed hundreds of children in several north Austin apartment complexes over two summers. It would serve as the pilot for the summer food program in Austin currently sponsored by CitySquare (Dallas) that now feeds thousands of hungry children.• Worked with local churches to collaborate with AISD schools in the 78758 and 78753 zip codes.• Assisted in the administration of a pilot program, known as Parent Engagement Workshops, for two AISD middle schools as a positive alternative to referring families to juvenile court for student truancy.• Recruited and led a board of directors in the management of Urban Connection Austin and eventually merging it into AVEY to lower overhead costs for more effective service and more efficient use of resources. Show less

Led an urban church through a time of revitalization that brought back young families, promoted collaboration with other local churches, and created a new, broader vision for the church.• Led in the creation and funding of the Micah 6 homeless ministry, as 1 of 11 founding pastors.• Prepared and presided at weekly worship services for over 400 congregants of all ages.• Prepared and delivered relevant and positive, weekly presentations to audiences of over 400… Show more Led an urban church through a time of revitalization that brought back young families, promoted collaboration with other local churches, and created a new, broader vision for the church.• Led in the creation and funding of the Micah 6 homeless ministry, as 1 of 11 founding pastors.• Prepared and presided at weekly worship services for over 400 congregants of all ages.• Prepared and delivered relevant and positive, weekly presentations to audiences of over 400 people.• Provided spiritual counseling to hundreds of adults at many different stages of life and life situations.• Provided regular pastoral care and visitation to congregants in local hospitals, hospice, and homes.• Composed a series of daily Advent and Lenten mediations every year (over 70 annually).• Mentored and supervised a staff of four young ministers in various ministries of the church.• Facilitated a detailed process of conversations and presentations to congregants concerning a sensitive, multi-million dollar sale of property that was approved by over 90% of the congregation. • Consulted with other church leaders in Texas on the subjects of church leadership and pastoral care.• Researched, composed, and presented original curriculum on a variety of practical, spiritual subjects for all ages of adult learners. Show less

• Taught and mentored students in the basics of ministry, teaching them how to think through their beliefs and values and apply them to everyday situations in a relevant, positive manner.• Taught students how to study and apply the message of the Bible in weekly sermons that were faithful to that message, culturally relevant, and life-affirming. • Taught students how to develop a personal regimen of spiritual direction, including mentoring a group of students in spiritual journaling and… Show more • Taught and mentored students in the basics of ministry, teaching them how to think through their beliefs and values and apply them to everyday situations in a relevant, positive manner.• Taught students how to study and apply the message of the Bible in weekly sermons that were faithful to that message, culturally relevant, and life-affirming. • Taught students how to develop a personal regimen of spiritual direction, including mentoring a group of students in spiritual journaling and prayer, to sustain them through the challenges of everyday ministry.• Led students through the basics of pastoral care and visitation, including field trips to local hospitals, hospice, and funeral homes. Show less