Justin Huibregtse
Duluth
Summary
Dynamic spiritual leader with over 12 years of experience in pastoral care and community outreach. Known for effective conflict resolution skills and commitment to faith education, ready to support congregational growth and engagement initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Pastor
Eastridge Community Church
Duluth
06.2013 - Current
- Led worship services, fostering community engagement and spiritual growth.
- Provided pastoral care, supporting members during personal challenges and crises.
- Organized outreach programs, connecting church members with local service opportunities.
- Developed sermon content, addressing relevant topics for diverse congregation needs.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts to enhance member engagement in church initiatives.
- Facilitated small group discussions, encouraging deeper connections among congregants.
- Mentored youth leaders, guiding them in their spiritual development and leadership roles.
- Collaborated with church staff, enhancing overall ministry effectiveness and communication.
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Wrote articles for church newsletters and bulletins.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives.
- Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
- Organized weekly services that included scripture readings, sermons, prayers and music.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, preparing reports and filing documents.
- Facilitated youth ministry events such as retreats, camps, mission trips and service projects.
- Maintained records of membership information, attendance data and contributions.
- Ensured compliance with denominational regulations concerning clergy training requirements.
- Preached sermons based on biblical passages or themes chosen by senior pastors.
- Collaborated with staff to plan worship services, special events and outreach initiatives.
- Devised and implemented congregational membership expansion tactics.
- Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
- Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
- Gathered church members to aid community emergency or crisis response.
- Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
- Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
- Participated in fundraising to support congregational activities.
- Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Optimized church committee functions by clarifying goals and delegating tasks to improve effectiveness.
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Recruited volunteers to serve in various roles within the church organization.
- Developed and implemented church-wide programs enhancing spiritual growth and fostering community engagement.
- Conducted baptisms, weddings and funerals in accordance with religious practices.
- Composed correspondence related to church business or pastoral matters.
- Assisted senior pastors with sermon preparation by researching topics and writing outlines.
- Met regularly with committees to discuss current issues facing the congregation or denomination.
- Created Bible study materials for small group meetings, Sunday school classes and other educational activities.
- Encouraged members of the congregation through regular contact via phone calls or emails.
- Identified and pursued collaborative efforts with local churches to strengthen community ties.
Assistant Store Manager
Starbucks
Duluth
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Supervised daily store operations, enhancing efficiency and team performance.
- Trained new employees on company policies and customer service techniques.
- Assisted in developing promotional displays to enhance customer engagement.
- Coordinated inventory management, maintaining optimal stock levels to meet customer demand.
- Monitored financial transactions and ensured accurate cash handling practices.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies.
- Supervised a team of employees and provided ongoing training to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Provided leadership support during peak business hours by motivating staff members to meet targets.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations throughout the store premises.
- Provided mentorship for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve retail productivity.
- Coordinated with vendors to secure product availability at competitive prices.
- Identified areas of operational inefficiency and implemented solutions to streamline processes.
- Organized weekly meetings with department heads to review progress on key objectives.
- Implemented strategic marketing initiatives to drive revenue growth across multiple channels.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Implemented business strategies, targeting new markets to expand revenue opportunities.
Assistant Deli Manager
Mega Foods
Eau Claire
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Coordinated daily deli operations and staff scheduling to ensure smooth workflow.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained new employees on product knowledge and customer service techniques.
- Collaborated with team to create appealing deli displays and product arrangements.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues to improve overall satisfaction.
- Assisted with ordering supplies, maintaining records of deliveries and tracking invoices for payment purposes.
- Supervised deli staff, ensuring proper customer service and food safety practices were followed.
- Provided training for new deli team members on all aspects of the deli operation including product knowledge, customer service, equipment usage and sanitation standards.
- Managed budgets related to purchasing ingredients, supplies and equipment needed for running the deli section successfully.
- Analyzed sales data from previous months in order to identify trends or opportunities for growth within the business.
- Addressed employee inquiries about benefits, payroll information and other questions related to their job performance or working conditions.
- Compiled reports on sales figures, labor costs, and financial metrics to support effective deli operations.
EDGE Corps College Ministry Intern
The Navigators
Eau Claire
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Coordinated outreach events to connect over 100 students with community service opportunities, fostering community engagement.
- Developed and implemented outreach initiatives to engage new students into the ministry.
- Facilitated weekly meetings to engage students in spiritual growth activities.
- Organized and facilitated small group activities within college ministry team, strengthening relationships and promoting spiritual growth.
- Provided spiritual guidance, support, and mentorship to college-aged individuals.
- Assisted in planning and organizing weekly bible study meetings for college students.
- Led weekly prayer services for the student body of the university or college campus.
- Collaborated with staff to plan retreats focused on personal development and faith.
- Coordinated retreats, conferences, and worship nights for college students.
- Engaged in training sessions to improve ministry skills and community outreach strategies.
- Developed resources for small group discussions on faith and leadership.
- Assisted in creating marketing materials for campus ministry initiatives, enhancing visibility of events and programs.
- Supported mentorship programs by pairing upperclassmen with incoming students.
- Organized social events to foster relationships among diverse student groups.
- Conducted research on relevant topics related to youth ministry and presented findings at staff meetings.
- Led worship services to share faith with congregants and community.
Education
Masters of Divinity -
Bethel Seminary
Saint Paul, MN06-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Public Communications
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI05-2010
High School Diploma -
Chaska High School
Chaska, MN06-2006
Skills
- Spiritual leadership
- Sermon development
- Faith education
- Congregational care
- Crisis intervention
- Community outreach
- Leadership development
- Conflict resolution
- Family relationship support
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Starbucks
02.2015 - 01.2016
Associate Pastor
Eastridge Community Church
06.2013 - Current
Assistant Deli Manager
Mega Foods
08.2012 - 06.2013
EDGE Corps College Ministry Intern
The Navigators
06.2010 - 06.2012
Masters of Divinity -
Bethel Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Public Communications
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
High School Diploma -
Chaska High School