Bethany Anderson
Cross-Cultural Pioneer
culture
non profit
leader
travel
ministry
44 years old
McKinney (75070) United States (Texas)
Professional Status
Freelancer
Available
About Me
I have deep Texas roots, but am a global citizen at-heart, having called the USA, France, Switzerland, South Africa, Australia & England home.
I love developing people & pioneering new ventures. I see the world through a painted artistic lens, looking to find beauty & hope in all things. I believe in the life-changing power of grace, love, & redemption, & am passionate about building community wherever I go.
PERSONALITY PROFILES:
(*more upon request)
Meyers Briggs -->
The Campaigner (ENFP)
Role: Diplomat / Strategy: People Mastery
Strengths Finders --> Maximize, Woo, Includer, Connector, Creative
"Catch on fire with passion & people will come for miles to watch you burn." ~ John Wesley
I love developing people & pioneering new ventures. I see the world through a painted artistic lens, looking to find beauty & hope in all things. I believe in the life-changing power of grace, love, & redemption, & am passionate about building community wherever I go.
PERSONALITY PROFILES:
(*more upon request)
Meyers Briggs -->
The Campaigner (ENFP)
Role: Diplomat / Strategy: People Mastery
Strengths Finders --> Maximize, Woo, Includer, Connector, Creative
"Catch on fire with passion & people will come for miles to watch you burn." ~ John Wesley
WORD ARTIST
Creating / Writing / Singing / Speaking
Since May 2002
- Westlake Church (2005-2008): Led worship
VISIONARY PIONEER
Building / Maximizing / Connecting
Since May 2002
- Oct 13-Dec 15: Director of Short-Term Teams, Greater Europe Mission (McKinney, TX) --> coordinated teams of 300+ people per year to engage in ministry across Europe, balanced accounts, arranged travel, liased with European field leaders, implemented cross-cultural training programs
Lead Writer & Project Manager of Church History Project
First Baptist Church of McKinney
January 2017
to November 2017
Freelancer
McKinney
United States - Texas
- Collected and verified 145 years of church history by studying archives of church bulletins and newsletters, conducting interviews, writing surveys, and hosting church member group meetings
- Compiled information and wrote the church history (160+ pages)
- Facilitated project leadership meetings, strategies, and deadlines
- Pioneered new organizational digital structures to house and file all data collected
- Edited and verified content for publishing
Co-Founder
The Cinderella Project
Since October 2016
Volunteer Work
- Facilitated planning meetings & executed strategies
- Networked with community members & alumni for donations & services
- Hosted events for high school Senior girls to gift them with dresses, hair appointments, make up, and accessories
Bible Teacher
First Baptist Church of McKinney
Since January 2013
Volunteer Work
McKinney
United States - Texas
- Taught youth, college, and women's Bible studies
Director of Short-Term Teams
Greater Europe Mission
October 2013
to 2015
Full-time
McKinney
United States - Texas
- Coordinated teams (300+ people per year) to engage in ministry across Europe {including 80 people to the Scottish Commonwealth Games & 60 people to the Brazilian World Cup in 2014}
- Balanced accounts, arranged travel, liaised with European field leaders & missionaries
- Implemented training & discipleship programs for international teams
- Conducted cultural missions training seminars & workshops for teams
- Planned & facilitated 60+ 2-week ministry projects all across Europe
Project Manager (Run the Race - London Olympics 2012)
Goldhill Baptist Church (Chalfont St. Peter, ENGLAND)
May 2012
to August 2012
Part-time
Chalfont St Peter
United Kingdom
- Served on the leadership team for our 17-day, 10,000+ Olympic event
- Managed 350+ USA volunteers to serve in 20+ project areas
- Organized social justice & arts projects for the community
- Sang & led worship in outreach events
- Coordinated music & entertainment for 12 events during Run the Race
- Created & executed communications strategies for our USA volunteers
Worship & Pastoral Leader
Goldhill Baptist Church (Chalfont St. Peter, ENGLAND)
May 2012
to December 2012
Part-time
Chalfont St Peter
United Kingdom
- Led worship & communicated with the broader worship & audio/visual teams
- Pastored those involved in the worship & audio/visual community
- Implemented & led ‘Team Nights’ to build community amongst the teams
- Preached & taught in various local churches & Gold Hill ministries
- Mentored in preaching by the Senior Pastor (Malcolm Duncan, Chair of Spring Harvest)
Pastoral Leader
Central London Vineyard Church (London, ENGLAND)
May 2012
to December 2012
Part-time
London
United Kingdom
- Led services & taught/facilitated dialogue during the meetings
- Planned outreach & community events
- Implemented ‘Girls’ Nights’ to build rapport & support for women
- Discipled, mentored, & pastored women in the church
Pastoral Leader
Hillsong International Leadership College (AUSTRALIA)
July 2009
to July 2011
Volunteer Work
Sydney
Australia
- Led worship at the Hillsong MacQuarie extension campus
- Oversaw volunteer pastoral & worship teams, recruited international student engagement
- Set-up & ran the HILC info booth at various conferences (i.e. Men’s, Colour, & Hillsong Conference)
Ministry Coordinator
TYW Network (SOUTH AFRICA)
July 2008
to April 2009
Full-time
Cape Town
South Africa
- Coordinated volunteers for Hillsong UNITED concerts in various South African cities & in Zambia
- Directed the “Cape Town Gospel Choir” in the Khayelitsha township
- Led worship in various worship settings across the broader nation
- Mentored youth in different contexts (schools, townships, camps, etc.)
- Ministered to AIDS patients, orphans, & at-risk locals for human trafficking
Worship Leader
Westlake Church (SWITZERLAND)
August 2005
to July 2008
Volunteer Work
Nyon
Switzerland
- Planned Sunday services in cooperation with the Worship Arts Team & lead pastor
- Coordinated rehearsals & led worship during Sunday services
- Partnered with the Arts leader to develop creative performance material
Lead Ministry Coordinator
LiNK - The Au Pair Connection [Youth for Christ] (SWITZERLAND)
August 2005
to July 2008
Full-time
Geneva
Switzerland
- Augmented teams as a fresh voice for programs & infrastructure & assisted in staff meetings
- Implemented & executed new ideas & strategies for YFC Geneva & LiNK events
- Designed & edited various communications documents including revamping the LiNK website & fundraising videos
- Authored bi-weekly LiNKletter emails / compiled & organized LiNK database
- Pastored, supported, mentored au pairs / coordinated activities for au pairs
- Led au pairs on various travel weekends throughout Switzerland
Ministry Assistant
First Baptist Church of McKinney
September 2004
to August 2005
Full-time
Mckinney
United States - Texas
- Assisted Dr. Myron Wilson (Minister of Worship & Arts) in various administrative duties
- Balanced several large ministry expense accounts
- Coordinated rehearsals & team meetings & various ministry activities
- Ordered & catalogued music / maintained a membership database of 300+ people
- Served as a lead-worshipper in services of 3,500+ people
- Pioneer and builder of new things
- Catalyst for change
- Creator of structure to maximize workflow
- Strong intuitive leader
- Effective multitasker
- Risk-taker & adventurer
- Forward-thinking & strategic planner
- Purpose-oriented
- Creative storyteller
- Imaginative writer
- Insightful linguist
- Facilitator of community & authentic relationships
- Reader of people & body language
- Extroverted lover of people
- Ability to assimilate quickly in new places
- Student of culture
- Strong sense of direction
- Confident traveler
- French - Conversational speaking
- French - Intermediate writing & reading
- Spanish - Basic aural comprehension
Graduated in Top 10%
AP Classes: Art, English, U.S. History
AP Classes: Art, English, U.S. History
Intensive Focus in French
Study Abroad in Paris
Study Abroad in Paris
Advanced Diploma of Ministry (Worship & Pastoral Leadership)
Hillsong International Leadership College
July 2009
to July 2011
My time at Hillsong International Leadership College was an intensive 2-year immersion program into worship & pastoral ministry. My roles included the following: team leader for the Hillsong College Recruitment Team, team leader for the anti-Sex-Trafficking Prayer Group, team leader for Sisterhood Women’s Ministry, team leader for Chapel Services, pastoral care leader for college students, & Hillsong Connect Group Leader.
Certificate - World Perspectives
Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
January 2016
to August 2016
