Aaron Brown
It is my vision to partner with an organization or movement in developing a positive team culture, inspiring environments, and dynamic systems that provide the people they serve with life-giving social, spiritual, recreational, and educational experiences.
Experience
Director of Housing and Programs
70X7 Life Recovery, Holland, MI. 2025 – Present (link)
- Lead a staff team that provides programs, housing, and support for returning citizens after incarceration.
- Oversee strategic partnerships and state contracts that advance our mission.
Pastor & Network leader
The Way MicroChurches, Grand Rapids, MI. 2025 – Present (Link)
- Provide collaborative Pastoral oversight to a network of nine micro-churches in Michigan and Florida.
- Commissioned Pastor in The Vineyard movement, and lead a micro-church in Saugatuck, Michigan.
Missions Pastor, Church Planter, Lead Pastor
Ridge Point Community Church, Holland MI. 2012 – 2025
- Four years leading a local and global missions department that served 2500 members and 10 partners.
- Nine years focused on planting a Third Coast Church in the community of Saugatuck, MI.
- Oversaw leadership residency and served on the Senior Leadership Team.
Program Director, Facility Staff, Other
Beechpoint Christian Camp, Allegan, MI. 2000 – 2012
- Oversaw all programming for children from under-resourced urban & rural communities.
- Hired, trained, and managed all seasonal staff (40+), resulting in effective ministry.
Other Employment
Part-time, seasonal, and gig work. 1998 – 2010
I’ve had a variety of seasonal and part-time jobs leading up to my career-level employment that have shaped my character and work ethic.
- Conference Speaker: Provided chapel speaking for youth retreats.
- Substitute Teacher: Elementary/middle/high school class management.
- Honey Tree Nursery: Holiday garland creation and installation.
- Cornerstone University: Facility cleaning and snow removal.
- Crosswinds Church: Youth Program Director.
- Outback Steakhouse: Line Cook and general kitchen help.
- Spies In Disguise: Undercover performance reviews for restaurant owners.
- Bad Guys Pizza: Delivery driver and prep cook.
- Porter Hills Vineyard: Seasonal manual labor on family farm.
Education
B.S. in Biblical Studies & Youth Ministry
Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids MI. 2008
Other education includes a minor emphasis in philosophy, a certification in corporate group coaching, and a certification in recovery coaching.
Skills
- Lead teacher and visionary for local church
- Staff team hiring, training, and management
- Strategic planning resulting in program growth
- Writing sermons, articles, and study material
- Public/media relations during a season of high media attention
- Operational oversight for properties and assets
- Capital Campaign Execution Team Member ($15m)
- Fundraising personal missionary support
- Management of annual program budget ($550k)
- Volunteer program development & leadership
- Social media marketing and website management
Activities
- Served on a Stadia Church Planter Assessment Team (2021).
- Served on non-profit Board of Directors for 70×7 Life Recovery (2012-2014), Imago Dance Academy (2022-2025), and Camp Beechpoint (2019-2025).
- Volunteer for various community events and non-profit causes.
We are an interracial family that has grown through adoption. We enjoy camping, hiking, outdoor recreation, movies, and board games. We are active in our community and passionate about making the world a clearer reflection of God’s original intention for creation. As much as we’re able, we live to make the realities of heaven more present on earth.
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