Phil Edwards

Phil Edwards

Resource Service Ministries

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Engagement Officer at Shepherd Community Center

  • Education

    • Covenant College

      2003 - 2008
      Organizational Management Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Experience

    • Crew Leader

      Aug 1985 - Jul 1995
      Resource Service Ministries

      -Coordinated and connected local correctional facilities with low-income senior widows to provide community service opportunities through home repairs. -Mentored at-risk youth in life-skills, job training, and holistic development for personal growth and future orientation.

    • New City Fellowship Church

      Jan 2003 - Jun 2008
      Community Outreach Pastor

      -Developed & implemented new inner-city volunteer engagement outreach programs-Analyzed & improved existing outreach initiatives

    • Indianapolis City Church Partnership

      Jul 2008 - May 2010
      Director of Hope for Indianapolis

      -Established partnerships with local non-profits and churches-Recruited, trained, and mobilized volunteers for service among material poor and marginalized communities

    • Shepherd Community Center

      Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
      Director of Church and Volunteer Relations

      -Managed church partnerships and volunteer recruitment-Coordinated meaningful service opportunities for engagement with our Near Eastside neighbors-Developed various programs, events, and mentoring relationships

    • Grace Community Church - Noblesville

      Jul 2012 - Apr 2015
      Sr. Director of Grace Care Center/Local Outreach Engagement

      -Oversight of center providing basic needs, vehicle maintenance, and referral services to individuals experiencing situational and generational poverty-Coached leaders for engagement with local non-profit organizations and institutions

    • Soma Church Indianapolis

      May 2015 - May 2019
      Community Development Pastor

      -Equipped and supported individuals for mercy and justice efforts throughout the Greater Indianapolis Area-Researched, developed, and planted new Soma church on the Near Eastside of Indianapolis-Established holistic community development engagement plan-Fostered highly-successful team dynamics

    • Shepherd Community Center

      Jun 2019 - now
      Chief Engagement Officer

      -Influencing team dynamics by spearheading cultural intelligence initiatives-Directing and coaching navigation skills for cross-cultural communication-Analyze & assess relational aspects of our HR objectives regarding staff advocacy, racial & cultural equity, and community building-Strategic oversight of church and volunteer relationships

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Trauma Focused Narrative Group Training

      The Art of Living Counseling Center - Co-Sponsored by Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association
      Dec 2023
    • National Council For Mental Wellbeing

      Adult Mental Health First Aid USA
      Aug 2023
    • Mental Health First Aid USA Instructor Training

      National Council for Behavioral Health
      Feb 2024
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      Cornell University
      May 2022
    • CQ® Certified Facilitator: CQ Certification

      Cultural Intelligence Center
      Jan 2021
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    • CQ® Certified Facilitator: CQ Train-the-Trainer

      Cultural Intelligence Center
      Jan 2021
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    • CQ® Certified Facilitator: Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer

      Cultural Intelligence Center
      Jan 2021
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