Executive, director, laborer
Resume:
Christopher James Moran
Florence, AL 35633
**********@*****.***
PERSONAL
Born: January 17, 1978- Athens, Alabama
Family: Wife: Janice L. Moran, Heber Springs, Arkansas Married: October 28, 2000
Children At Home: Elizabeth, Age 18- Liam, Age 9
Interests: Ministry, spending time with family, sports: (playing football, golf, softball, basketball), music, motorcycling, camping, hiking, and the great outdoors, and helping others navigate their life toward success.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
● Executive Director: North Alabama Christian Children’s Home Florence, AL June 1, 2023- Present
Responsibilities/Duties
Direct, evaluate, and articulate a program of childcare within the limits of function and policy established by the board.
Maintain knowledge of the licensing standards, Reasonable and Prudent Parenting Standard, operating policies, and personnel policies.
Maintain policies and procedures for child safety and incident reporting.
Make regular reports to the Department in accordance with requirements by the Department.
Prepare the annual budget and manage expenditures according to budget allocations.
Manage the organization’s budget, financial planning, and reporting.
Organize the work of the childcare facility and delegate responsibility to various staff members, as appropriate, including the appointing, evaluating and termination of staff.
Make provision for the continuity of administrative authority in my absence.
Assess the total operation of the childcare facility and its program annually, report to the board the successes, barriers, strengths, and needs, and make appropriate recommendations.
Provide vision and direction for the home in alignment with its mission and values.
Oversee daily operations, ensuring the well-being and safety of all children in care.
Supervise and support staff, including house parents, social workers, administrative, and maintenance personnel.
Ensure all staff meet all requirements as directed by the Board of Directors
Develop, implement, and evaluate programs that support children’s social, academic, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth.
Maintain compliance with state licensing and regulatory requirements for group residential homes.
Foster a “home” atmosphere where each person feels valued and responsible for their actions.
Resource Development and Financial Management.
Oversee fundraising, donor relations, and resource development to support the home’s operations.
Ensure proper stewardship of funds from congregations, individuals, businesses, and the state.
Community Relations and Advocacy.
Serve as the primary spokesperson and representative for the home in the community.
Build and maintain relationships with supporting churches, state agencies, and local partners.
Advocate for the needs of children in care and promote the organization’s mission.
Lead long-term planning to ensure sustainability and growth of the home.
Work with the Board of Directors and stakeholders to set goals and evaluate progress.
Address emergencies and crises involving children or staff, ensuring appropriate response and care.
Manage and maintain the home's website and social media platforms.
● Minister: Mars Hill Church of Christ- Florence, AL April 2012- June 1,2023
Responsibilities/Duties
Preach the Gospel each Sunday.
Teach adult/young adult Bible class each Sunday and Wednesday.
Conduct Wednesday night devotionals or schedule other speakers to fill-in.
Supervision and implementation of counseling for members and non-members. o Family, children/teen, and individual counseling efforts, including pre-marital, marital, family, social, behavioral, and grief counseling.
Regular guest speaker on television programs.
Guest speaker at gospel meetings, youth events, special series, marriage retreats, and camps
Manage the scheduling various church wide and youth events.
Manage, coordinate, design, and maintain the church website and social media platforms.
Co-Lead Mission efforts each year, working with churches in Western Ukraine o Duties include:
Budget management
Responsibility delegation
Money management prior to and during mission efforts
Teach Bible class, speak in chapel, and fill in as song leader at Mars Hill Bible School, Florence, AL
o Work with administrative staff in the teaching of a daily Bible class (year-round). o Coordinate with the planning committee concerning weekly chapel speaking schedule (year-round).
o Counseling services, including social, family, behavioral, and grief counseling provided on an as need basis.
Counselor/Teacher at Maywood Christian Camp and T.I.T.U.S. Camp o Maywood Christian Camp, Fourth week of June annually, Hamilton AL:
Work with the administrative staff to provide spiritual, mental, moral, and personal growth development for around 200 students aged 8-18.
Coordinate with the administrative staff and oversee daily teaching of 30-50 senior high students.
Counseling services, including social, family, behavioral, and grief counseling provided on an as need basis.
Position has been held for the past 20 years.
o Teens in Training for Useful Service (T.I.T.U.S. Camp), Second week of July annually, Florence, AL:
Manage housing for up to 100 students and staff on the campus of Heritage Christian University.
Work with the camp's directors, counseling students from 13-19 years old in developing sermons and class material to present to local churches at the conclusion of camp each year.
Counseling services, including social, family, behavioral, and grief counseling provided on an as need basis.
Position held for the past 15 years.
● Youth and Family Minister: Jackson Heights Church of Christ- Florence, AL June 2007 – April 2012
Responsibilities/Duties
Planned, managed, supervised, and conducted all youth program activities.
Prepared and taught youth and adult Bible classes.
Supervised youth services, retreats, mission trips, devotionals, and other activities. o Responsibilities included budget planning, the delegation of supervisory roles, implementation of rules and conduct, safety planning, and execution of safety procedures.
Planned and led Vacation Bible School.
Conducted diverse types of counseling for all members, including pre-marital, marital, family, social, behavioral, and grief counseling.
Worked with administration in the design and maintenance of the church website.
Guest speaker at various meetings and youth events.
● Resident House Parents: North Alabama Christian Children's Home- Killen, AL April 2010- March 2015
Responsibilities/Duties
Janice and I were house parents for one of the cottages on campus. o Responsibilities included:
Management of daily instruction for all children in our care (up to 6-8).
Worked with administrative staff in developing safety plans and procedures for the campus.
Worked with administrative staff in meeting all physical, spiritual, and secular needs of all children on campus.
Supervised visits with campus residents while visiting family and friends.
Worked alongside other staff members in the moral, spiritual, mental, physical, and social development of all children on campus.
Counseling services, including social, family, behavioral, and grief counseling provided to any of the children in care of the home.
Served as treasurer on the Board of Directors of NACCH for five-plus years. o Responsibilities included:
Coordination with administrative staff in the planning and implementation of fiscal obligations
Bi-monthly presentation of financial reports to other members of the board
I was trusted with sensitive financial data and authorization.
Oversee budget prep and implementation.
I served as a maintenance employee for NACCH for approximately three years. o Responsibilities included:
Lawn management.
Maintenance and upkeep of the campus, as well as assisting all residents and staff of NACCH.
Assisted in the transportation of campus residents.
Worked closely with the Executive Director in the implementation of campus policies and procedures.
● Intern Youth Minister/Student: Rogersville Church of Christ- Rogersville, AL August 2003- May 2007
Responsibilities/Duties
Served as a Youth Minister Intern while completing my bachelor's degree.
Assisted ministerial staff in all areas of ministerial roles and responsibilities.
Fill-in Preaching.
Prepared and taught youth and adult Bible classes.
Assisted in coordination, planning, and conducting all youth activities.
Assisted in budget planning and implementation.
Counseling services, including marital, pre-marital, family, social, behavioral, and grief counseling provided on an as need basis.
EDUCATION
● Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Montgomery, AL
Amridge University
August 2019- Present (ABD)
Dual Concentration: Ministry and Marriage and Family Therapy (see supplement below.)
● Master of Ministry: Biblical Studies- Florence, AL
Heritage Christian University
August 2010- 2015
Concentration: Homiletics and Ministerial Care
Minor: Ministerial Counseling
● Bachelor of Arts: Biblical Studies- Florence, AL
Heritage Christian University
August 2003- May 2008
Concentration: Traditional Bachelor
Minor: Ministerial Counseling
● Standard Diploma: Rogersville, AL
Lauderdale County High School
Graduated: 1997
REFERENCES
Brian Jarrett
Phone: 256-***-****
E-mail: **********@*******.***
Gospel Preacher, NACCH
Board Member
Dr. Ray Reynolds
Phone: 251-***-****
E-mail:raylovesdonuts@gmail
com
Gospel Preacher, Author
Dr. Ted Burleson
Phone: 205-***-****
E-mail: *********@***.***
Gospel Preacher/Professor
Travis Harmon
Phone: 256-***-****
E-mail: *******@***.***
Vice President at Heritage
Christian University
Christopher James Moran
Related Ph.D. Courses
Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies
Resume Supplement
I. Interpersonal and Family Dynamics
• This course is a study that provides a broad understanding of family development, dynamics, therapeutic theories; leadership styles; basic and advanced methods of conducting groups in a therapeutic setting.
II. Psychology of Grief, Death, and Dying
• This course is an advanced study of the dynamics of grief work and includes advanced caregiving methods for the dying and their families. III. Ministerial Counseling with Children and Adolescents
• This course explores child and adolescent development, counseling theories, counseling strategies, and intervention methodologies from a religious counseling perspective.
IV. Introduction to Pastoral Counseling
• This course studies the history and development of Christian Counseling and explores the unique pastoral counseling techniques.
V. Negotiation and Conflict Management
• This course studies critical negotiation skills and bargaining techniques associated with navigating difficult situations and stakeholders in various contexts.
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