Sherri James Wealth

About Sherri James Wealth

Sherri James is a dedicated financial professional professional with over 8 years in the…

Experience

1. Senior Minister

   Understanding Principles For Better Living

   Mar 2015 — Present

   The Senior Minister of Understanding Principles serves as the spiritual and administrative leader of our religious organization, focused on providing an environment where individuals can grow spiritually and express their highest potential for the greater good of all.Spiritual Leadership & Programming*Deliver weekly Sunday lessons as primary speaker*Collaborate with Assistant Ministers to plan annual program calendar*Oversee spiritual education programs delivered by Assistant Ministers and Licensed Teachers*Provide pastoral care and counseling when specifically requestedAdministrative Leadership*Partner with Board of Directors to-Develop and manage annual budget-Update organizational By-Laws-Establish and maintain Policies and Procedures-Train and onboard new Board members*Manage payroll operations*Negotiate and oversee vendor contracts including-Facility lease agreements-Technical services (sound and video engineering)Financial Stewardship*Serve as chief fundraiser*Oversee budget planning and financial management*Ensure fiscal responsibility and transparencyCommunity Engagement*Act as primary public representative for the organization*Participate in Glendale Religious Leaders Association*Direct community outreach initiatives, including-Partnerships with Inglewood Unified School District-Collaboration with Downtown Women\'s CenterTeam Leadership*Supervise and support Assistant Ministers*Oversee Licensed Teachers*Coordinate with Board of DirectorsRequired Qualifications*Demonstrated spiritual leadership experience*Strong public speaking and teaching abilities*Financial management and fundraising experience*Administrative and organizational leadership skills*Community outreach and interfaith collaboration experienceKey Competencies*Spiritual guidance and teaching*Organizational leadership*Financial management*Public speaking*Relationship building*Strategic planning*Team management

Education

• Booker T. Washington

  High School Diploma, Engineering

  1984 — 1988

• University of Southern California

  MFA, Motion Picture Producing

  1995 — 1997

• University of Pennsylvania

  Bachelor's degree

• Johnnie Colemon Theological Seminary

  Ministerial License, New Thought Christianity/Metaphysics

  2011 — 2014

Skills

• Bible Teaching
• Video
• Writing
• Film Production
• Social Media
• Preaching
• Prayer
• Contract Negotiation
• Creative Direction
• Marketing
• Process Scheduler
• Screenwriting
• Public Speaking
• Blogging
• Television
• Producing
• Storytelling
• Entertainment
• Budgets
• Directing
• Scripting
• Event Planning
• Film
• Video Production
• Feature Films
• Short Films
• Social Media Marketing
• Motivational Speaking