Kurk K. Edwards

MINISTRY LEADER COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST ADVOCATE TRAINING FACILITATOR

Phone: 313-***-**** Email: ad13l5@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER PROFILE SUMMARY

Compassionate and dedicated ministry leader who is committed to helping others succeed. Experienced motivational speaker, gospel artist-song writer, and life coach that provides vital support and counseling to program participants during significant transitions. Skilled at building community support, key coalitions and strategic partnerships. Demonstrated ability to anticipate problems, design innovative solutions, and balance multiple high priority projects with competing deadlines. Thrives on challenges to overcome obstacles with solutions that are sound and logistically feasible.

SPIRITUAL STATEMENT

I believe in the triune nature of God – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all men. All have sinned in need of salvation. I believe that it is Gods will that all be filled with the Holy Spirit. I believe that the bible is the inspired Word of God.

STEWARDSHIP OF MINISTRY

Joy of Jesus Evangelist Ministries · 2013-Present

Plans and conducts worship services, prepares and delivers sermons and provides pastoral care to the congregation.

Leads small groups, assists members and followers of Christ in their spiritual walk, develops action plans and creates encouraging accountability within the group to support individuals in achieving their goals.

Responsible for training and development of staff and ministry workers.

Coordinates church activities, including support to Pastor in scheduling, tracking collections and contacting members regularly.

Prepares all official church correspondences including communication with vendors, the congregation and other church leaders.

Conducts baby dedication services, pre-marital guidance counseling sessions, baptisms, Eucharist and funeral services.

Effectively communicates with the congregation through articles or announcements, written and spoken using church newsletter, bulletins and worship services.

Responds to the hopes, concerns, and needs of young adults in the community to determine how the congregation might serve them and how they might serve one another as Christian disciples and good neighbors.

Promotes the values and benefits of Christian vocation in daily life, building an understanding of God’s call to all Christians.

Joy Jem CDC · 2013- Present

•Engages community partners and residents through various means, plans and organizes various committees, groups, events and meetings that support program goals.

•Develops and implements comprehensive and innovative community outreach and engagement plans for key leaders and relevant groups that are aligned with the organizations mission and vision.

•Creates public outreach campaigns through community led development and distributes informational materials and presentations.

•Develops action plans for at risk-youth as well as their families while providing mentoring and advocacy services.

•Assists neighborhood groups with engaging their residents in literacy initiatives, by infusing reading and learning into their existing activities.

•Meets with mentees to discuss developments, challenges and work on plans to achieve goals.

•Aide’s youth and ex-offenders in learning how to identify anger and aggressive behavior triggers.

•Serves as an advocate with drug and alcohol evaluations/counseling, AA/NA meetings, probation appointments, mental health care appointments and academic goals.

•Facilitates one-on-one trainings as well as within a group setting to strengthen positive peer interaction, role modeling and action consequence.

•Solicits cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business or government donors.

•Contacts businesses or private individuals by telephone in order to solicit sales for goods or services, or to request donations for charitable missions.

•Secures sponsors and coordinates fundraising events throughout the community.

•Establishes fund-raising goals according to the financial need of the ministry.

Spiritual Education & Training · Joy of Jesus · 1979-1984

Planned and arranged educational, social and recreational programs for the congregation.

Served as an effective liaison to church committees and ministry teams.

Selected books and reference materials for religious education classes.

Promoted the values and benefits of Christian vocation in daily life, building an understanding of God’s call to all Christians.

Partnered with Senior Pastor to work with people of all ages to plan and carry out ministry with young adults in a varied and wide-range program that included worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.

Guided the work of young-adult leadership teams throughout the year, including planning its agendas and presiding at meetings.

Researched and developed curriculum and other resources available for young adults in order to help teachers and group leader’s select appropriate resources for study and growth.

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

2005-Present · Word of Faith International Christian Center

Service Areas: Valet & Travel Team · Bereavement & Comforting Support Advocate · Ministry Room Member-Pastor Assistant

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

2017-Present · Veteran Chalaph Pre-Development Phase II

2016-Present · Renovations for Joy JEM Camp

2013-2014 · Veteran Chalaph Phase I

OUTREACH MINISTRIES & AFFILIATIONS

2016-Present · Youth Deterrent Program · Ohio Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Center

2013-Present · Detroit Re-Entry Center · NSO · Peacemakers International · Victory Church International

SECULAR EMPLOYMENT

2013 – Present · Founder · Joy JEM Community Development Corporation (JJCDC)

Assists in resolving problems facing community concerning education, welfare, unemployment, crime prevention, teen pregnancy, depression, parenting, etc.

Formulates and implements intervention plans by serving as a liaison between community agencies, schools, family members and service providers.

Partners with local officials, city departments, and community leaders to retain community diversity while supporting affordable housing initiatives.

2007 – 2019 · President · Epic One Development & O’Brien Edwards Construction Company, Inc.

Maintained and reconciled bank accounts recorded general ledger entries and prepared periodic financial reports.

Performed all office management and administrative duties. Prepared, edited and finalized proposals, sub-contractor agreements and other business documents.

Managed and executed strategic planning, scheduling and budgeting of construction.

Negotiated contracts, coordinated outsourcing and oversaw all contract labor work.

Reviewed the progress of projects and instituted necessary changes for rapid completion.

Directed and supervised technicians and support personnel.

Interpreted and explained plans and contract items to staff and clients.

2006 – 2009 · Realtor · Keller Williams Realty

Analyzed market conditions to help clients make informed decisions about the buying, selling and renting of real estate properties.

Accompanied clients during visits and inspections of desired properties; advised them on value of the property, current market value and market trends.

Followed up with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements were met before closing dates.

2005 – 2007 · Volunteer Ministry Assistant · Word of Faith International Christian Center Outreach Department

Collaborated with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs, and to develop ways to encourage program participation.

Implemented program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, and handling other administrative details.

Visited congregation members' homes and arranged for pastoral visits, in order to provide information and resources regarding religious education programs.

Scheduled special events such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars and retreats.

EDUCATION

School of Ministry Word of Faith, Licensed & Ordained Minister, State of Michigan

Thomas & Thomas Extreme, Execution, Life Coach Certification

Schoolcraft College, Project Management Certificate

Licensed Realtor, State of Michigan

Pershing High School, Diploma

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