Renee M. Jones
“I build people and systems that thrive.” | Executive Leader: Strategy, Operations & People Development | Nonprofit, Higher Ed & Business Sector | Communications + Culture | Open to Work
- Role
- Jurisdictional President Chief Education Officer, Sunday School Division at Lifewise Academy
- Location
- Jackson, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Renee M. Jones
I help organizations grow through strong people, effective systems, and strategic…
Experience
Jurisdictional President Chief Education Officer, Sunday School Division
Aug 2020 — Present · Memphis, TN, US
Appointed by Bishop Dr. Linwood E. Dillard, Jr, General Board Member and Jurisdictional Prelate, to lead the Sunday School Division across the Tennessee Metropolitan Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. Serves as both Jurisdictional President and Chief Education Officer, directing strategy, training, curriculum, and leadership development across a multiregional network of churches.Key Leadership Highlights- Developed and executed a jurisdiction-wide strategy for Sunday School advancement and multi-site growth- Led department-wide systems design for communication, curriculum alignment, and internal reporting- Designed and facilitated regional leadership training summits for 100+ teachers and superintendents- Completed the COGIC International TEAC (Teacher Effectiveness and Advancement Certification) as Valedictorian and Graduation Speaker- Mentored nearly 20 local educators through the TEAC program to successful graduation- Appointed to the International Sunday School Department Leadership Development Team (2023)- Honored with the Bishop’s Commendation Medal (2024) for exemplary leadership and innovation- Directed large-scale project management efforts including events, training systems, and digital campaigns
Education
Union University
Master's of Business Administration (MBA)
2008 — 2010
Union University
Doctoral Candidate: Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Higher Education
2016 — 2022
Skills
- Higher Education
- Teaching
- University Teaching
- Recruiting
- Student Affairs
- Community Outreach
- Public Speaking
- Leadership
- Event Planning
- Research
- Volunteer Management
- Program Development
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