Lead Minister at Church of Christ at Hagerstown
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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- Lead Minister at Church of Christ at Hagerstown
- Past
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- Youth & Family Pastor at Cary Christian Church
- Youth Minister at Liberty Christian Church
- Associate - Manager at KB Toys
- Youth Minister at Corner House Christian Church
- Education
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- Anderson University
- Mid- Atlantic Christian University
- Cayuga Secondary School
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Gerrard Fess’s Summary
Responsible for the Youth and Family Ministry of the congregation.
Helped with weekly programs and worked with a budget of over $250000.
Managed over 60 volunteers. Worked with other organizations to implement
While at Cary Christian, the Church budget increased by $1000 weekly need.
Church attendance increased by 20%. Responsible for nursery through college.
Gerrard Fess’s Specialties:
Pastoral staff member and manager with an accomplished record of successful change. Leadership skills that motive people and to get results. A strong reputation for leading and motivating people. Can function and oversee, create programs and plan retreats and conferences to communicate change. Experienced in implementing strategies for volunteers to work well together and maintain processes and evaluations of each program and conference.
Gerrard Fess’s Experience
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Lead Minister
Church of Christ at Hagerstown
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
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Youth & Family Pastor
Cary Christian Church
(Non-Profit; Religious Institutions industry)
July 2003 — March 2008 (4 years 9 months)
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Youth Minister
Liberty Christian Church
(Non-Profit; Religious Institutions industry)
July 1999 — July 2003 (4 years 1 month)
Managed a youth ministry and worked as the interim pastor for two years for a church of 60. The Church had a school of over 200 students. I helped design and implemented programs to help the family ministry grow. While at Liberty Christian: Pastoral staff helped hired senior pastor and office management. Participated in a 2.2 million dollar building program for the Christian school.
Counseled and helped in times of tragedy with 9-11 and DC sniper situation nearby.
Church attendance increased by 100%. Volunteered as a chaplain and teacher. -
Associate - Manager
KB Toys
(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Retail industry)
November 1998 — July 1999 (9 months)
Handpicked from being an Associate to become the Assistant Manager of the store. Helped develop and maintain the store’s policies.
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Youth Minister
Corner House Christian Church
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Religious Institutions industry)
May 1995 — October 1997 (2 years 6 months)
Gerrard Fess’s Education
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Anderson University
Masters of Religious Education 1998 — 1998
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Mid- Atlantic Christian University
Bachelors , Bible/ Youth Ministry/ Counseling , 1991 — 1995
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Cayuga Secondary School
1986 — 1991
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Gerrard Fess’s Interests:
Management, Event planning, non-profit, travel
Gerrard Fess’s Groups:
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Gerrard Fess’s Honors:
YMX Contributor
RCMA member
CCYC Executive Board Member
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