Wesley Farnsworth

About Wesley Farnsworth

Passionate about employee engagement, internal communications, and executive messaging, I specialize in creating strategies that foster connection, enhance transparency, and align employees with organizational goals. With 17 years of experience in corporate communications, intranet management, and multi-channel storytelling, I have successfully led initiatives that drive engagement, improve communication flow, and strengthen company culture. I thrive in mission-driven environments and excel at developing content and strategies that empower teams, support leadership, and create a more informed, connected workplace.

Experience

1. Executive Director Founder

   Service Ministries

   Jun 2025 — Present · Cedar Falls, IA, US

   As the Founder and Executive Director of Service Ministries, I lead a faith-driven nonprofit dedicated to equipping churches, ministries, and small organizations with creative, branding, and digital solutions offered on a free-will, donor-supported basis. My role blends strategic leadership, creative direction, and hands-on service to help ministries communicate clearly, reach their communities, and flourish in their mission.Key ResponsibilitiesOrganizational Leadership: Oversee vision, strategy, governance, and long-term sustainability for the ministry.Creative Direction: Provide high-quality photography, branding, web design, marketing support, and digital strategy tailored to the needs of churches and nonprofits.AI Tool Development: Create customized, ministry-focused AI tools and automated systems that help organizations save time, improve communication, and increase impact.Partnership Development: Build relationships with pastors, ministry leaders, nonprofits, and community partners to understand needs and offer practical solutions.Donor Relations & Fundraising: Lead donor communication, fundraising strategy, grant exploration, and stewardship efforts to support the ministry’s mission.Board Engagement: Work closely with the board of directors to ensure healthy governance, financial oversight, and strategic alignment.Project Management: Oversee all active creative, branding, and digital projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with each ministry’s goals.Public Communication: Represent the ministry in speaking engagements, podcast appearances, church events, and online platforms.Key Achievements Established the ministry as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit recognized by the IRS.Created ministry-focused AI tools that streamline communication, workflow, and content creation.Designed branding and digital presence for churches, small ministries, and faith-based entrepreneurs.

Education

• Jackson College

  Web Design/ Graphic Design

  2003 — 2005

• Full Sail University

  MFA, Media Design

  2016 — 2017

• Full Sail University

  Master's degree, Online Marketing

  2017 — 2018

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate's degree, Audio Visual Communication

  2007 — 2012

• American Military University

  BA, Small Business Administration/Management

  2009 — 2016

Skills

• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Editing
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Teamwork
• Photography
• Social Media
• Management
• Team Building
• Supervisory Skills
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Public Affairs
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Branding
• Visual Communication
• Photojournalism
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Microsoft Office
• Training
• Proposal Writing
• Networking
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Experience
• Business Strategy
• Event Planning
• Teaching
• Photoshop
• Strategic Planning
• Security Clearance
• Information Assurance
• Graphic Design
• Change Management
• Public Speaking
• Dod