Resume Larry Knight (6-16)

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Larry J. Knight 2933 Farmington Ave.◌ Medford, OR 97504 ◌ 541-840-3577 Cell Email: [email protected] Ministry Objective: Executive Pastor Summary of qualifications: 3 years Co-Pastor leading all staff and vision implementation. 5 years of Executive Pastor experience in all aspects of church leadership and staff. 8 years as Pastor of Church Operations overseeing all daily administration, including supervisory responsibilities. Strong gift in team building, encouraging, leadership, mentoring. Creative communicator, teacher, and preacher. Experienced administrator of church business, overseeing Finances, daily operations, and facilities. Catalyst for strong financial growth of 3-6% year over year. Effective leader of Administrative and Pastoral Staff. Leader of vision implementation, including planning and decision making. Leader of leaders, equipping for vision advancement of ministries. Creative problem solver. High priority of loyalty. Flexible and gifted in working with other staff and volunteers. Passionate about impacting my community. Skilled in counseling and pastoral care. Talents: (Gallup Strengths Finder), Self-assurance, Significance, Belief, Maximizer, Relator Spiritual Gifts: Teacher, Apostolic, Prophetic, Pastor, Evangelist Proficient in MS office software, internet and social media. Ministry experience : October 1989 to Present: Medford First Church of the Nazarene: Medford, Oregon June 2000 - Present : Executive Pastor / Pastor of Church Operations Implementation of the vision and values of MFN. Creating a pathway for growth from 800 to 1200 in weekend attendance. Lead Church through transition of 2 Lead Pastor changes – Establishing Vision and Conduct Pastoral Staff Meetings and Leadership Board meetings Leadership and of daily operations: Leadership, training and spiritual challenge of Ministry Staff

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Larry J. Knight

2933 Farmington Ave.◌ Medford, OR 97504 ◌ 541-840-3577 CellEmail: [email protected]

Ministry Objective:Executive Pastor

Summary of qualifications: 3 years Co-Pastor leading all staff and vision implementation. 5 years of Executive Pastor experience in all aspects of church leadership and staff. 8 years as Pastor of Church Operations overseeing all daily administration, including supervisory responsibilities. Strong gift in team building, encouraging, leadership, mentoring. Creative communicator, teacher, and preacher. Experienced administrator of church business, overseeing Finances, daily operations, and facilities. Catalyst for strong financial growth of 3-6% year over year. Effective leader of Administrative and Pastoral Staff. Leader of vision implementation, including planning and decision making. Leader of leaders, equipping for vision advancement of ministries. Creative problem solver. High priority of loyalty. Flexible and gifted in working with other staff and volunteers. Passionate about impacting my community. Skilled in counseling and pastoral care. Talents: (Gallup Strengths Finder), Self-assurance, Significance, Belief, Maximizer, Relator Spiritual Gifts: Teacher, Apostolic, Prophetic, Pastor, Evangelist Proficient in MS office software, internet and social media.

Ministry experience:October 1989 to Present: Medford First Church of the Nazarene: Medford, Oregon

June 2000 - Present: Executive Pastor / Pastor of Church Operations Implementation of the vision and values of MFN. Creating a pathway for growth

from 800 to 1200 in weekend attendance. Lead Church through transition of 2 Lead Pastor changes – Establishing Vision and Conduct Pastoral Staff Meetings and Leadership Board meetings Leadership and of daily operations: Leadership, training and spiritual challenge of Ministry Staff Personnel policies and procedures and HR oversight Annual budget development and management, direct fund raising for facilities improvements and debt

reduction Leadership of Finance Team, Policy and Personnel Team, Facilities Development of multilevel ministry building from conception to completion Direct Guest Services Ministry Pastoral and strategic assistance to Director of MFC Child Development Center Taught weekly bible study Preach in absence of Senior Pastor Speaker at National Youth Camp in Israel Church & Solutions National Expo/Conference Published: Church Solutions Magazine, and Church Executive Magazine

February 1998 - June 2000: MFN - Bridge Pastor (Assimilation Ministry)

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Developed Assimilation and discipleship process moving people into the life of the church Co-lead welcome / membership classes Lead New Believer discipleship classes Vision casting and trained volunteer leadership, equipping leaders in ministry Directed Ushers and Greeters and First Impressions ministries Trained volunteers in altar ministry Preached regularly on Sunday mornings

October 1989- February 1998: MFN - Youth Pastor

Other Ministry History: Youth Pastor - Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene, Tucson, AZ. Youth Pastor - Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene, Vancouver, WA. Associate Pastor of Youth and Singles - Scottsdale Church of the Nazarene, Youth Pastor - Hemet Church of the Nazarene, Hemet, CA.

Education:Dynamic Church Planting International ( DCPI)

New Church Dynamics – Systems for Growth – Certified Trainer – June 2016 Churches Planting Churches - Certified Trainer - June 2014

Certified Church Planter Assessor – Church of the Nazarene - April 2013School of Large Church Management Advanced

January 2001, January 2002, January 2004, January 2006School of Large Church Management

Graduated October 2000, (Three year program)National Institute of Youth Ministry (Youthbuilders)

Instructor/Regional seminar leaderDegree: Point Loma Nazarene College (University), San Diego, CA.

Bachelor of Arts Degree with Major in ReligionConcentration: Pastoral Ministry/Theology Certificate in Youth Ministry

Ordained: Church of the Nazarene

Personal Mission: To know Christ - Phil. 3:10 To follow Christ - Matt. 4:19 To share Christ - John 12:32

Personal Data:Spouse: Cindy – Graduate Point Loma Nazarene College - Business Administration DegreeSon: Michael – Married Hobbies and Interests: (How we have fun) Riding motorcycle, playing racquetball, hanging out together, time at the coast

References:

Craig Rench – Sr. Pastor – Former Lead Pastor Jeff Doud – Pastor - Former staff member (MFN)2211 E. Vermont St. Anaheim, CA 92806 2611 3rd St 714-322-9009 – Cell Tillamook, OR [email protected] 503-842-2549 Office

[email protected] Gowland – Staff Associate – Medford

1974 E. McAndrews Rd Bob Brown – Friend – Business Associate Medford OR 97504 Edward Jones Financial Advisor 541-779-7777 Office 950 North Phoenix road, Suite [email protected] Medford, Oregon 979504

541-779-5898 Office

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Steve Pettit – Missionary Dominica [email protected] [email protected]