Multiple Industry Project Manager
Greater San Diego Area
- Current
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- Production Manager at christianaudio
- Church Planting/Missions Coach & Consultant at Independent
- Writer and Editor at Freelance
- Past
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- Executive Director at The Ecclesia Collective
- New Churches Coordinator at Center for Anabaptist Leadership
- Operations Manager at Paradigm Construction Services, Inc.
- Project Manager at Horton Construction
- Church Planter at Matthew's House
- New Church Client Manager at Outreach, Inc.
- Director of Administration at Daybreak Church
- Education
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- Hesston College
- Fuller Theological Seminary
- Connections
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- Industry
- Construction
- Websites
Jason Evans’s Summary
A strong work ethic, partnered with the ability to learn quickly and lead well has given me the versatility to excel in several fields. My diverse experience has provided me a balanced perspective in each field I have worked. Marketing and journalism assisted me in developing clear and concise communication in the construction industry. Working with critical deadlines in construction has assisted me in increasing results and raising expectations in the non-profit world.
Jason Evans’s Specialties:
project management and coordination, writing, editing, team development
Jason Evans’s Experience
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Production Manager
christianaudio
(Publishing industry)
2009 — Present (less than a year)
Responsible for managing the production of audio books from licensing titles to completion of hard goods and digital products.
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Church Planting/Missions Coach & Consultant
Independent
(Religious Institutions industry)
March 2003 — Present (6 years 9 months)
I have provided training, consulting and led workshops for the following: Bluffton University, Church Multiplication Associates (CMA), Off The Map, Mennonite Church USA, Dynamic Church Planting International (DCPI), Church Multiplication Training Center (CMTC), Outreach, Inc., San Diego Southern Baptist Association, Saddleback Community Church, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement, and Ecumenical Council of San Diego among others.
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Writer and Editor
Freelance
(Writing and Editing industry)
May 2001 — Present (8 years 7 months)
I have written and edited for several print publications including Church Multiplication Associates, Jesus Manifesto, Mennonite Weekly, Next-Wave, TheOoze.com, Outreach Magazine, Relevant, and Sojourners among others.
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Executive Director
The Ecclesia Collective
(Religious Institutions industry)
March 2003 — September 2009 (6 years 7 months)
Founded the Collective to support young leaders, churches and non-profit agencies in the city of San Diego adapting to sociological and cultural changes. Assisted the establishment of several churches in San Diego and socially responsible campaigns, projects and learning opportunities. Requested to speak and consult in churches and schools. Provided oversight, direction and leadership to the churches and individuals that are a part of our network. These churches have been featured in Jim and Casper go to Church by J. Henderson & M. Casper and San Diego Reader “Sheep & Goats” column.
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New Churches Coordinator
Center for Anabaptist Leadership
(Religious Institutions industry)
February 2008 — May 2009 (1 year 4 months)
Provided support and coaching to new churches working with the Center for Anabaptist Leadership (CAL) and Pacific Southwest Mennonite Conference. Represented CAL at various meetings and conferences across the country. Coordinated portions of CALʼs Urban Plunge program with Bluffton University. Spoke to various groups as a representative of CAL regarding church planting, emerging church and Anabaptism.
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Operations Manager
Paradigm Construction Services, Inc.
(Partnership; Construction industry)
April 2004 — February 2008 (3 years 11 months)
Was the first full-time hire for this young construction consulting firm. Coordinated the development and growth of two divisions (general contracting and consulting). Managed a team of 12 people including office staff, designers, architects and project managers. Refined project management systems in order to improve efficiency from proposal to project completion. Provided inspection and consulting services on various projects including commercial, residential and multi-use properties.
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Project Manager
Horton Construction
(Construction industry)
November 2002 — November 2004 (2 years 1 month)
Assisted in the growth of this company starting with custom cabinet making, to residential remodels and additions, to commercial build-outs. Was responsible for quality of work through routine checks and review with trades provide project estimates, maintain client relations.
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Church Planter
Matthew's House
(Religious Institutions industry)
April 2001 — March 2003 (2 years )
Established a network of house churches that employed practices to ensure sustainability. Developed and coordinated a system that allowed almost 100% of the activity to be managed by volunteer lay people. Requested to speak and write on experience. These churches have been featured in Emerging Worship by Dan Kimball and Emerging Churches by Eddie Gibbs & Ryan Bolger.
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New Church Client Manager
Outreach, Inc.
(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)
May 2000 — November 2002 (2 years 7 months)
Oversaw the development of new streams of business with church planting agencies and denominations and development of new product lines. Provided training and education classes for existing and potential clients around the country. Assisted in the development of Outreach Magazine and its editorial board. Provided editorial and journalistic support to magazine.
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Director of Administration
Daybreak Church
(Religious Institutions industry)
1998 — 2001 (3 years )
Managed a team of 6 full-time and 2 part-time employees, 3 elders and 6 church board members. Coordinated a multi-million dollar building campaign. Assisted in the development of a high school ministry that grew from 5 to 200 participants. Developed and lead a young adult ministry.
Jason Evans’s Education
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Hesston College
Certificate , Urban Ministry , 2006 — 2007
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Fuller Theological Seminary
MA , Global Leadership , 2007
Additional Information
Jason Evans’s Websites:
Jason Evans’s Interests:
theology, co-operative organization, sustainable practices and development, home remodeling, music, art, family, reading
Jason Evans’s Groups:
International Code Council – Building Inspector, UBC, 2006
Jason Evans’s Contact Settings
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