Phil Edwards

Experience

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  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.

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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