JOANNE L. GRIFFITH
**** ********* ** **, ******* Al. 35601
***************@*****.***
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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