Melissa Perkins

Experienced church operations and ministry leader with more than 26 years of Christian ministry experience spanning pastoral leadership, church administration, congregational care, prayer ministry, children's and youth ministry, preaching, teaching, communications, and volunteer development. Ordained minister with a heart for serving people and strengthening the local church through both spiritual leadership and effective day-to-day operations. Known for compassionate ministry, strong organizational skills, initiative, dependability, and a willingness to serve wherever needed.

Administrative Minister / Office Manager at Sarasota Christian Church (2021-02 – 2026-08)

Serve the congregation and church leadership in a multifaceted ministry and operational role providing administrative leadership, congregational care, communications, ministry coordination, and support for the day-to-day life of the church.

• Support pastoral staff and church leadership in daily ministry and administrative operations.
• Provide prayer, encouragement, spiritual support, and care to members and families; lead intercessory prayer initiatives and teams.
• Lead groups and participate in Sunday ministry and congregational leadership.
• Coordinate church-wide communications, weekly emails, announcements, social media, and sermon-related content.
• Assist with funerals, weddings, special services, meetings, and church events.
• Recruit, organize, and support volunteers; coordinate benevolence requests, community assistance, hospitality, and community-service workers.
• Manage Planning Center, FellowshipOne, Pushpay, and RightNow Media; prepare attendance reports, administrative records, and year-end documentation.
• Assist with tithes and contributions, manage incoming calls, and serve as a primary contact for members and the community.
• Coordinate facility compliance and service needs including fire inspections, backflow testing, grease-trap service, exit lighting, and smoke-alarm requirements.

Certificates in Theology, Ministerial Studies, Books of the Bible – International School of the Word (ISOW) (2022 – 2022)