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
Company website
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
Company Description
The Cinderella Project is a charity run by McKinney High School (MHS) alumni that sponsors high school Seniors from low-income families to attend their prom at MHS.
Bible Teacher
First Baptist Church of McKinney
Since January 2013
Volunteer Work
McKinney
United States - Texas
- Taught youth, college, and women's Bible studies
Company website
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
Company website
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
Company website
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)
Company website
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
Company website
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
Company website
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
Company website
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
Company website
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
