Jason Hess
Mohnton
Summary
Compassionate campus pastor with extensive experience in relationship building and community outreach. Proven track record of mentoring and guiding individuals through challenges while promoting spiritual growth and collaboration within diverse groups.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Retreat Leader
Ironman Outdoors
Blythewood
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for transportation, accommodation, and meals, ensuring seamless retreat experiences.
- Led group discussions fostering connection and self-reflection among participants.
- Managed safety protocols ensuring participant well-being during outdoor activities.
- Evaluated participant feedback to refine future retreat programs and offerings.
- Fostered engaging and safe space for participants to share thoughts and feelings, enhancing group connection.
- Planned meals, lodging, transportation, and program logistics, contributing to successful retreat execution.
Campus Pastor
MCC Church
Elverson
07.2015 - Current
- Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
- Provided pastoral care to congregation members during life events and challenges.
- Provided spiritual guidance during times of crisis or distress.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Facilitated small group meetings to encourage fellowship and spiritual growth.
- Facilitated small group discussions for deeper exploration into faith topics.
- Coordinated community outreach programs that connected congregation with local needs and strengthened relationships.
- Mentored emerging leaders to develop their skills and cultivate future leadership within the congregation.
- Collaborated with church staff on strategic planning for ministry initiatives.
- Built relationships with unchurched individuals, new residents, and inactive members to invite them to engage in church activities.
- Developed relationships with students, faculty, and staff to foster a sense of community on campus.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, PA08-2025
Certificate - Ministry Leadership
University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA12-2019
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, PA05-2026
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Mindfulness techniques
- Creativity and innovation
- Customer engagement
- Relationship building
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Excellent communication
- Team member collaboration
- Participant engagement
- Continuous improvement
- Group oversight
- Problem-solving aptitude
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- Extensive experience in mentoring individuals in struggling marriages and other life circumstances.
- Experience coaching young couples in their relationship, working together as a team in marriage
- Helping couples with communication in their marriage.
- Helping young men realize their potential as husbands and fathers.
- Helping young men move past their issues into a productive and honoring life.
Timeline
Retreat Leader
Ironman Outdoors
07.2024 - Current
Campus Pastor
MCC Church
07.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Lancaster Bible College
Certificate - Ministry Leadership
University of Valley Forge
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Lancaster Bible College