John J. Seymour
Amory
Summary
Financial professional with a background in finance and 7+ years of leadership experience overseeing teams and operations. Skilled in budgeting, planning, and analyzing performance to support organizational goals. Proven ability to perform under tight deadlines and deliver high-quality results in high-pressure environments. Resourceful Financial Professional Associate recognized for productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in financial analysis, risk management, and strategic planning. Excel at communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to achieve financial objectives and support organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Worship Pastor
Forward Church
11.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with senior leadership to plan and execute 2-3 weekly services, overseeing content development, volunteer coordination, and production logistics
- Led and developed a team of 50+ volunteers, improving coordination and execution across weekly operations while fostering a supportive environment that promoted team well-being and engagement
- Trained and developed team members across multiple roles, improving team performance and operational consistency
- Organized team-building initiatives that enhanced engagement, retention, and cohesion within the team
- Recruited and onboarded new team members, supporting sustained growth and team capacity
- Provided resources to team members, ensuring preparedness and excellence for rehearsals, services, and events
- Communicated clear expectations and performance standards to ensure alignment and execution across teams
Interim Pastor
Forward Church
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Stepped into leadership role during a sudden organizational transition, ensuring continuity of operations
- Led efforts to stabilize the organization and maintain alignment during a period of transition
- Played a key role in navigating a complex financial and leadership transition, maintaining operational continuity and supporting the successful onboarding of new senior leadership
- Informed church body about organizational status, reinforcing a message of stability and unity during transition.
- Collaborated with church board to enhance organizational culture and bolster financial stability through targeted initiatives.
- Managed election process for new senior pastor, coordinating with church leadership and congregation.
- Coordinated election and onboarding of new church board members, enhancing governance and leadership.
- Collaborated with other staff members to maintain operational continuity
- Delivered comprehensive financial analysis to church board, highlighting historical and current giving trends, expenses, and projections to enable informed decision-making.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance
Auburn University
Auburn, AL01-2018
Bachelor of Music - Tuba Performance
Auburn University
Auburn, AL01-2018
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Expense management
- Strategic planning
- Project coordination
- Process optimization
- Team leadership and development
- Executive communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Ableton Live proficiency
- ProPresenter expertise
Skills
Financial Reporting, Data Analysis, Expense Reporting, Strategic Planning, Project Coordination, Process Improvement, Team Leadership & Development, Executive Communication, Cross-functional Collaboration
Websites
Timeline
Interim Pastor
Forward Church
11.2025 - 01.2026
Worship Pastor
Forward Church
11.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance
Auburn University
Bachelor of Music - Tuba Performance
Auburn University