Kristy Church

Catalina Rotary Club Member Bio

Kristy Church
Charitable Service

My Rotary Story
I was a visitor when the International Rescue Mission came to speak to the Catalina Rotary Club. I found the situations immigrant families are going through to be very heartbreaking. I am now partnered with IRC to provide welcome bags to children twelve and younger so they have something new when they come to a new place. My hope and prayer is to support the families with school supplies and new toys.

Full Name
Kristy Church

Nickname
Kris

Partner Name
Brent Church

Place of Birth/Hometown
Jeonju, South Korea

Education
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
Point Loma Nazarene University | San Diego, CA
2023

Bachelor of Arts in Ministry
Nazarene Bible College | Colorado Springs, CO
2017

Facilitator
Darkness to Light Child Abuse Prevention | Stewards of Children
2013-present

Associate of Arts in Ministry
Salvation Army College for Officer Training at Crestmont | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
06/2011

How long in Tucson
I moved to Tucson in 1992 and then moved away, living in Guam from 2000-2002. I knew God had a sense of humor when he brought me back to Tucson because I loved scuba diving! I moved again in 2006 for about 6 months, living in the Azores, Portugal, before moving back home. I was accepted into The Salvation Army training school (seminary school) in 2009 and returned to Tucson in 2021 as a corps officer of the Tucson All Nations Corps.

Family
My husband and I have four boys. As of 2023, the oldest is attending Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona, the second oldest is a high school senior, our third is in fifth grade and our youngest is in third grade.

Current Position/Employer
Captain/Administrator with The Salvation Army

Major Career Milestones
Captain – EDS Officer
The Salvation Army | Tucson, AZ
06/2021 – Current

• Established a successful program by creating master schedules and overseeing staff professional development.
• Enhanced the company’s reputation through media exposure and other public relations work.
• Identified the needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
• Enforced company policies, answered coworkers’ questions, and trained new personnel.
• Identified operational and performance issues and worked with managers to resolve concerns.
• Completed various reports and analyzed each report to decide where improvements could be made.
• Enhanced existing programs to further the growth.
• Provided worship and bible studies for various ages and languages.
• Provided food boxes for those in need.
• Oversaw the general operation of the corps.
• Served at the Gila Bend Flooding for 2 weeks as a Logistics Officer.
• Served in NM fire for one month as an Emergency Operations Center Liaison and Finance & Administration.
• Designated as an Emergency Disaster Service Officer for the district.

Captain
The Salvation Army | Roseburg, OR
06/2016 – 06/2021

• Facilitated communication between departments, management, and customers to resolve issues and achieve performance targets.
• Organized activities to reward employees and motivate performance improvements.
• Enhanced the company’s reputation through media exposure and other public relations work.
• Prevented financial errors by accurately monitoring payroll, credit card purchases, invoicing, and budgeting.
• Established a successful program by creating master schedules and overseeing staff professional development.
• Grew revenue by developing key programs focused on promoting business.
• Identified the needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
• Enforced company policies, answered coworkers’ questions, and trained new personnel.
• Identified operational and performance issues and worked with managers to resolve concerns.
• Completed various reports and analyzed each report to decide where improvements could be made.
• Coached team on company policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency, and employee productivity and subsequently decrease labor costs.
• Compiled and verified data to resolve issues and streamline efficiency.
• Oversaw the thrift store operation.
• Participated in Emergency Disaster Services and provided food during snow and fire disasters.
• Worked closely with other community organizations to further the services within the county.
• Created programs that lacked in the community.
• Raised money to provide services to those affected by COVID-19 close to $750,000.
• Provided programs to various age groups.
• Provided worship and bible studies to various ages.
• Provided camp and VBS each year.
• Oversaw 21 employees and daily operations of the corps.

Lieutenant
The Salvation Army | Caldwell, ID
06/2012 – 06/2016

• Facilitated communication between departments, management, and customers to resolve issues and achieve performance targets.
• Organized activities to reward employees and motivate performance improvements.
• Enhanced the company’s reputation through media exposure and other public relations work.
• Prevented financial errors by accurately monitoring payroll, credit card purchases, invoicing, and budgeting.
• Established a successful program by creating master schedules and overseeing staff professional development.
• Identified the needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
• Enforced company policies, answered coworkers’ questions, and trained new personnel.
• Completed various reports and analyzed each report to decide where improvements could be made.
• Provided camp and VBS each year.
• Oversaw Baby Haven program, an educational-based and incentive-based program for moms with children 0-24 months old.
• Became a facilitator for Darkness to Light Child Abuse Prevention Program.
• Grew youth program from 12 children to close to 70 kids.
• Provided worship and bible studies for all ages.
• Provided educational-based programs for youth.

Lieutenant
The Salvation Army | Portland, OR
06/2011 – 06/2012

• Facilitated communication between departments, management, and customers to resolve issues and achieve performance targets.
• Established a successful program by creating master schedules and overseeing staff professional development.
• Enforced company policies, answered coworkers’ questions, and trained new personnel.
• Completed various reports and analyzed each report to decide where improvements could be made.
• Provided camp and VBS each year.
• Grew youth program.
• Provided worship and bible studies for all ages.
• Provided educational-based programs for youth.

When joined Catalina Rotary
I joined the Catalina Rotary Club in July, 2023 and my sponsor is Ted Forsberg.