Jacob Ratliff
Williamsburg
Summary
Experienced higher education professional with an emphasis in student-development and ministry training. Skilled leader with ability to inspire collaborative programming to further student outcomes. Passionate for the advance of gospel ministry through innovations in ministry programming, the classroom, and one-on-one student development. Dedicated to the University vision of a life more abundant in Christ.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Campus Minister
University of the Cumberlands
06.2021 - Current
- Lead Campus Ministries staff in planning and executing Campus Ministry initiatives
- Serve as a resource for student development through spiritual programming
- Oversee the vision of student ministries including, Appalachian Ministries, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the student worship team
- Recruit students for the Christian Leadership Scholarship program and direct student outcomes in experiential learning
- Coordinate with various campus offices for programming and spiritual guidance
- Facilitate ongoing missions programming. Annual trips for Beach Reach and Dominican Republic missions. Offering annual missions conferences for students.
- Manage departmental budgets
- Cultivate relationships with local churches and other community partners for deeper service to students and advancement of the mission
- Support the University mission through service on various committees and involvement in the Department of Student Affairs
- Coordinate ongoing community engagement programming to connect students with local community in partnership with the UCEngage program
Adjunct Professor
University of the Cumberlands
09.2018 - Current
- Taught in various disciplines and courses (BADM 133, BADM 335, ITSS 130, LEAD 110, MSMN 136, MSMN 330, MSMN 431, STSK 130).
- Assisted in developing the original STSK 130 course in Fall 2019.
- Offered experiential learning opportunities such as weekly mission labs and optional trips over academic breaks.
- Encouraged collaborative learning through group projects.
- Sought innovative ways to incorporate new technology in the classroom.
- Coordinated networking opportunities through hosting guest speakers with diverse experiences and networks for students to engage for future career opportunities.
Education
DBA - Nonprofit Leadership And Management
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA09-2024
Master of Science - Information Systems Security
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY12-2017
MBA - Nonprofit Leadership
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY12-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration; Church Planting
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY08-2015
Skills
- Spiritual Leadership
- Management
- Discipleship
- Student Development
- Public Speaking/Preaching
- Campus Outreach
- Ministry Networking
- Innovative use of Technology
- Curriculum Design
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Ordained by Pine Knot Southern Baptist Church - September 2017
Publications and Speaking Engagements
Publications:
- Dissertation - A Multiple Case Studies Review of Collaboration in Rural Nonprofits, September 2024
Speaking Engagements:
- Preaching Team Member - Cornerstone Community Church, July 2020-Present
- Baccalaureate - Williamsburg Independent School District, May 2024
- Book Review on Reset - Kentucky Baptist Convention Campus Ministry Training, May 2023
- Preaching - Beach Reach, March 2023
Timeline
Campus Minister
University of the Cumberlands
06.2021 - Current
Adjunct Professor
University of the Cumberlands
09.2018 - Current
Ordained by Pine Knot Southern Baptist Church - September 2017
DBA - Nonprofit Leadership And Management
Liberty University
Master of Science - Information Systems Security
University of The Cumberlands
MBA - Nonprofit Leadership
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration; Church Planting
University of The Cumberlands
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