Resume

Jeffrey Paul Greathouse

      8446 Traders Court – Fishers, In 46038 (330) 234-1317

                             Email: jeff.greathouse@yahoo.com

                             

Personality Strengths

-         Step up and get people, things, and organizations mobilized for action

-         Provide structure, direction and clarity of focus

-         Follow through to see that tasks are done correctly and results are seen

-         Finds flaws and corrects them in advance

Contributions to the Organization

-         Lead by planning, providing direction, and assigning responsibilities

-         Influence by modeling the standards and commitment they expect from others

-         Focus on structuring tasks so goals are met

Core Operating Values

-         Common sense practicality

-         Categorizing aspects of life

-         Scheduling and monitoring

-         Task-focused behavior

Career Objective

My goal is to partner with business that will enable me to use my education, gifts and talents to help them achieve their desired goals. I will cast the vision and ensure that the objectives are carried out and met.

Natural  Gifts

Leadership, Administration and Teaching

EDUCATION

BA in Organizational Leadership Development (June 1999)                                                                                                              Wheeling Jesuit University: Wheeling, WV

BA in Christian Education: Emphasis in Church and Family Life (May 1994)                                                           Lincoln Christian College: Lincoln, Illinois

MA in Practical Ministry  Emphasis in Church Growth and Evangelism (May 1996)

            Cincinnati Christian University: Cincinnati, Ohio

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Working Three Concurrent Part-Time Positions While Looking For Full-Time Position

Marsh Supermarket, Zionsville, IN

Night stocking: working 4 nights away – stocking shelves at the local grocery store

Metro Plastic, Noblesville, IN

Hurco machine operator – working on a Whirlpool washing machine project

Children International, Kansas City, MO (company headquarters)

Faith Partnership representative- connecting individuals to third world children

Minister to Youth and Families (June 2010 – February 2012)                 

Christ the Savior Lutheran Church: Fishers, Indiana  

Ø      Oversaw 5-12 grade; averaged 100 students and adult leaders on Sundays

Ø      Promoted big group/small group mentality for our confirmation ministry

Ø      Created inter-generational ministry into the midst of our ministry

Ø      Emphasized service focus believing that when students serve that they will connect to God on a deeper level and their faith will grow

Ø      Partnered CTS with Meet Me Under the Bridge to serve the homeless                      

Director of Youth and Family Ministries (June 2007 – June 2010)              

Zion Lutheran Church: Wooster, Ohio  

Ø      Oversaw ministry from preschool – high school

Ø      Promoted community involvement for our downtown church

Ø      Created a family service (Sunday night) for those not connected to the church

Ø      Increased Vacation Bible School participation by 50%

Transportation Coordinator (October 2009 – June 2010)              

Goodwill Industries of Wayne & Holmes County: Wooster, Ohio  

Ø      Oversaw the car sales lot (accepted car donation, set price and sold cars)

Ø      Coordinated Schedule for Work first Training Participants (Pick-Up)

Ø      Oversaw the car fleet used for Goodwill transportation

Ø      Driver for WFT participants (interviews, job training, and work preparation)

Ministers to Students (June 2006 – June 2007)              

Christ United Methodist Church: Lafayette, Indiana  

Ø      Oversaw student ministry from grades 7-12

Ø      Developed a comprehensive Sunday night ministry philosophy

Ø      Led the confirmation ministry program

Ø      Developed outreach nights to attract the local junior high / high school students

Director of Student Ministries (June 2003 – June 2006)                 

Discovery United Methodist Church: Hoover, Alabama  

Ø      Oversaw ministry to students in grades 7-12 (100+ students)

Ø      Created, Designed, Developed, and Administered a Friday Night ministry

Ø      Ministry night: dinner, worship, big group teaching / small group discussion

Ø      Developed ministry/mission opportunities for our students to connect in service

Ø      Created ministry name, mission statement, and philosophy of ministry

Minister to Students (June 2000 – June 2003)                 

Winchester First United Methodist Church: Winchester, Kentucky  

Ø      First UMC was a downtown church with a rich ministry heritage

Ø      Oversaw the student ministry for students in grades 7-12

Ø      Developed two ministries: junior high and high school ministry

Ø      Oversaw the Holy Week activities: including Good Friday Re-enactment

Ø      Developed and Administered a Rotational Ministry format for students

Community Involvement

Ø      Route Driver for Meals For Wheels

Ø      Board of Directors for Move the Mountain (Moving Individuals out of poverty)

Ø      Medical Record Filer for Viola Free Medical Clinic

Ø      Partnered with Meet Me Under the Bridge (Feed the Homeless)

Ø      Relay For Life Participant