I served as the associate pastor at Family of Christ while simultaneously attending Seminary. In this role, I:* Preached and led worship 1-2 times per month (3 services, ~575 average attendance).* Oversaw the creation and development of small groups as the primary source of discipleship. * Overhauled the confirmation curriculum to position parents as the primary disciplers of their children, as well as to introduce middle schoolers to large/small group structure. * Supported… Show more I served as the associate pastor at Family of Christ while simultaneously attending Seminary. In this role, I:* Preached and led worship 1-2 times per month (3 services, ~575 average attendance).* Oversaw the creation and development of small groups as the primary source of discipleship. * Overhauled the confirmation curriculum to position parents as the primary disciplers of their children, as well as to introduce middle schoolers to large/small group structure. * Supported the senior pastor in a variety of roles, such as pastoral/hospital visits, vision casting, worship and event planning, and counseling. Show less

* Wrote and edited the best-selling Action Bible, which recently won the ECPA Retailer's Choice Award.* Reinvented Cook's Bible-in-Life High School Curriculum and created an innovative Bible study magazine, Blueprint.* Managed up to 25 freelance writers and editors for multiple projects, within budget. * Oversaw content and design for multiple magazines, marketing materials, presentations, and the comic book Bible.* Wrote marketing copy for a variety of products and promotional… Show more * Wrote and edited the best-selling Action Bible, which recently won the ECPA Retailer's Choice Award.* Reinvented Cook's Bible-in-Life High School Curriculum and created an innovative Bible study magazine, Blueprint.* Managed up to 25 freelance writers and editors for multiple projects, within budget. * Oversaw content and design for multiple magazines, marketing materials, presentations, and the comic book Bible.* Wrote marketing copy for a variety of products and promotional materials.* Increased relevance and circulation of Real Life Downloaded, a weekly, online Sunday school resource that features current events and trending youth topics.* Developed unique youth products, including youth group kits, web resources, books, and DVDs.* Reworked Acquire The Fire magazine-which increased from a circulation of 3,000 to 14,000 per issue under my management and was endorsed by Teen Mania Ministries-to better challenge and appeal to youth.* Recommended the name change of Cook Communications Ministries back to its original David C Cook, while part of a VP-led Branding Team. Show less