JOANNE L. GRIFFITH

**** ********* ** **, ******* Al. 35601

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Bringing experience in cultivating community. Seeking opportunities and new experiences. Excited about what contributions I may make in the future to what is before me.

EXPERIENCE

JUNE 2002 - PRESENT

EXECUTIVE PASTOR, Wesley Methodist, DECATUR AL

I work in partnership with the Senior Pastor to ensure everything flows smoothly. Ten of my duties include but not limited to duties are New Member Assimilation, Family Ministries, Congregational Care, Christian Education, children, and youth ministry volunteers, Spirituals Formation and Hospitality, training Volunteers, and unique events.

2011-2015

Substitute Decision Makers, Bookkeeper, Decatur. Al

This was our family’s own business. We were guardians for Veterans and others that could not pay their own bills. I was the bookkeeper in charge of accounts receivable, payable, and year end reports to send to the Veterans Administration and Social Security. The software program used QuickBooks pro.

AUGUST 2001-2002

ASSITANT MANGER, The Avenue, Oviedo, FLorida

Responsibilities: scheduling staff, timesheets, and employees, overseeing and managing stock and displays.

June 1999-2001

Director of Discipleship, WINTER PARK METHODIST CHURCH,

WINTER PARK, FLORIDA

Christian Education, New Members assimilation, Training volunteers, communication, unique events, Wednesday night dinners, assisting in Worship.

June 1996-1999

DIRECTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP, RIVERCHASE UMC, RIVERCHASE AL

Christian Education, New Members assimilation, Training volunteers, communication, unique events, Wednesday night dinners, assist in worship.

June 1991-1996

Program Director, Northwood UMC, Florence, Al

I planned all events and programs for Children, youth, and adults. Christian Education, Hospitality, scouting ministries, Director of Day school, assisted in Worship and helped with congregational care.

June 1988-1991

Program Director, Iuka UMC, Iuka, Mississippi

I planned all events and programs for Children, youth, and adults. Christian Education, Hospitality, scouting ministries, Director of Day school, assisted in Worship and helped with congregational care. Started after school program.

EDUCATION

1980

HIGH SCHOOL, Caledonia, Mississippi

Library Club, Future Farmers of America, Future Homemakers of America, and Future Business Leaders of America. Marching Band

1980-1982

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI JUNIOR COLLEGE, Boonville Mississippi

Drama Team, Chorus and Bat Girl for Baseball Team

Three semesters

1990-1996

Lake Junaluska

Certified in youth and children at Lake Junaluska, Methodist retreat Center.

Not able to obtain record.

June 1996-1998

Lake Junaluska

Stephen Coveys Leadership 1

Stephen Coveys Leadership 2

June 2008-2010

Lay Servant Training

Northwest District

North Alabama Conference

Unable to obtain records.

Wesley History

Spiritual Gifts

Prayer

August 4-9, 2014

The Academy for Spiritual Formation

Celtic Worship

August 2015 -May 2017

The Academy for Spiritual Formation

Two Year Program of Spiritual Academy

August 2017- August 2020

Sacred Spaces

Certified Spiritual Director

February 2023

Certified CPR

EpiPens injection

SKILLS

Spiritual Leadership

Quick books

Organization

Microsoft 365

Discernment

Team Building

Dependability

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