Pastor Mike Critch

Experience
The Best Teacher
Location Pastor, Grace Churches
Grace North Location Pastor | April 2023 to Current
Lead church plant in partnership with merging church
Recruit & develop leaders and volunteer teams
Plan & organize weekly meetings for Launch Community
Work with Teaching Team to plan ad preach sermons and series
Digital Discipleship Pastor, Parkway Fellowship
Digital Discipleship Pastor | November 2022 to April 2023
Developed and implemented methods to disciple congregation using online digital platforms
Oversaw Online Sunday Services and Online Host Team volunteers
Worked with Teaching Team to plan sermons and series
Pastor and Director of Operations, Eleventh Element Ministries
Pastor, Director of Operations | October 2021 to October 2022
Coordinate expansion efforts into new locations, including Pūrlife Fitness Centers
Oversee marketing efforts, including print and social media
Develop fundraising opportunities, including sponsor relations and grant research
Personal Trainer, Pūrlife Fitness Centers
Personal Trainer and Class Instructor | September 2021 to August 2022
Work with clients to help them meet their fitness goals
Design programs for clients to improve physical fitness
Instruct group fitness classes
Campus Pastor, Church by the Glades
Online Campus Pastor | June 2019 to August 2021
Oversaw Online Worship Experience on four streaming platforms
Led Online Hosting Team to interact with online viewers
Hosted Online Experience through introductions, announcements and closing service videos
Prison Ministry Pastor | August 2020 to August 2021
Oversaw worship experience at Homestead Correctional Institute
Coordinated ministry efforts with God Behind Bars and managed content hosted on the Pando App for inmates
Worked with Chaplains at Homestead Correctional Institute to assimilate and approve volunteers to serve at weekly services
Connections Pastor | March 2019 to August 2021
Assisted in the engineering of a church-wide assimilation process
Developed content and procedures for multi-site connections class
Led weekly connections class and oversaw follow-up process
Ft. Lauderdale Campus Pastor | July 2015 to March 2019
Partnered with a Methodist church and coordinated renovations
Provided leadership for weekly services including on-stage introductions and announcements, staff and volunteer oversight
Coordinated and oversaw outreach events in the local community
Teacher and Coach,
Westminster Academy
Bible Teacher and Coach | July 2012 to May 2015
Developed Bible curriculum and lesson plans for 7th & 8th grade
Taught middle school Bible and chapel worship classes
Coordinated and preached at weekly chapel and special events
Volunteer Leader, Spanish River Church
Worship, Young Adult and Student Ministries Volunteer Leader | April 2013 to March 2015
Served with worship team as vocalist and guitarist; led Easter sunrise service
Served as a volunteer leader in young adults ministry
Volunteered in youth ministry, led worship for special events
Worship Leader & Student Director, Cross Community Church
Worship Leader and Student Ministry Director | February 2013 to April 2013
Led worship team as vocalist and guitarist
Hosted and taught student ministry classes
Assisted with church plant needs for initial three months
Sales Representative,
Miami Marlins
Inside Sales Representative | December 2011 to June 2012
Generated interest and sales of season ticket plans and group tickets
Processed ticket orders and manage client accounts
Maintained sales booth during games at Marlins Park
Sports, Sales & Operations,
LA Fitness
Sports Director, Corporate Wellness Representative, Operations Assistant | December 2010 to May 2012
Facilitated basketball leagues, events, and accounting information
Reconciled financial issues in membership accounts
Sold corporate wellness programs to outside corporations
Assistant Football Coach, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
Middle School Assistant Football Coach | August 2010 to November 2010
Coached seventh and eighth grade boys in the sport of football
Developed, taught and implemented a defensive strategy to be used by the team
Served as defensive backs position coach
Intern, Miami Heat
Sales and Partnerships Intern | May 2010 to September 2010
Researched and analyzed data for the sales department
Prepared presentations for the corporate partnerships department
Assisted with departmental projects and services
Service Technician, Gables Motorsports
Service Department Technician | May 2010 to August 2010
Assembled, prepared, and transported units: motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, jet skis
Assisted technicians with unit repairs
Maintained service department and showroom
Volunteer Leader, CRU at the University of Miami
Campus Crusade for Christ Volunteer Leader | September 2009 to April 2012
Coordinated and led worship team for weekly gatherings
Founded and organized on-campus men’s fraternal ministry, Sigma
Served on missions trips and retreats to Atlanta, Panama City, and Florida Keys
Athletics Official, Herbert Wellness Center at the University of Miami
Intramural Athletics Official | September 2009 to October 2010
Oversaw participation in all intramural athletic events
Ensured the following of the rules and the safety of participants
Gained working knowledge of intramural sports and the appropriate rules
Sales Associate, SeaWorld Orlando
Sales Associate and Student Intern | May 2009 to August 2009
Sold merchandise and photographs to customers in the park
Received training from front office staff and leadership members
Completed internship courses for college credit
Bellman, Pelican Grand Beach Resort
Bellman and Assistant Concierge | August 2007 to April 2008
Handled all guest luggage and delivered belongings to appropriate suite
Answered the questions and concerns of resort patrons
Received hospitality training from front desk employees and concierge