BISHOP JOEL H. LYLES, JR.
40 Plus years of Professional, Administrative, Managerial and Ministerial Experience.
SKILLS
Organizational
Managerial
Administrative
Data Base Management
Resolving Discrepancies
Technologically savvy
Professional Networking
Managing Automated Systems
EXPERIENCE
03/2007 to Current General Secretary (Elected)
Church Of God In Christ, Inc – Memphis, TN
- Official Record keeper of the Church Of God In Christ.
- Initiated the development of the Assessments, Records and Credentialing Portal.
- Registers more than 5,000 delegates to attend bi-annual General Assembly
- Legislative Session.
- Issues, annually, over 35,000 credential cards to members of the Church of God In Christ.
- Serves as the Secretary of the corporation.
- Serves as Secretary to General Assembly (Legislative Branch of the Church Of God In Christ).
- Holds the official seal of the church.
- One of two authorized signatory for the Church Of God In Christ, Inc.
- Represents the Church Of God In Christ at all official services.
- Supervises Office staff members in daily tasks and performance.
- Provide support to and training of 200 Jurisdictional Secretaries.
- Develops and conducts quarterly leadership training institute for Jurisdictional Secretaries.
12/2007 to Current Jurisdictional Bishop
Greater Maryland First Jurisdiction – Baltimore, MD
- Oversees 40 churches and ministries throughout the Greater Maryland Jurisdiction.
- Initiates and develops programs to train and instruct leaders.
- Establishes ministerial, financial and operating structure for the Jurisdiction.
- Oversees the operation of all departments and auxiliaries.
- Serves as President of C. H.Mason Bible Colleges
- Coordinates and oversees 5 annual conventions.
09/1987 to Current Senior Pastor
Emmanuel Ministries Church – Baltimore, MD
- Manages all aspects of ministry including; preaching, teaching and training.
- Administers educational, youth, social action, fellowship, worship programs.
- Initiatives programs to reach out to un-churched, inactive or new residents in community.
Facilitates pastoral care ministry, funerals, weddings, hospital and home visitations.
06/1980 to 09/1990 Professional Relations Representative and Manager
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Maryland – Towson, MD
- Managed sales and marketing team of first computerized medical billing system.
- Provided training and staff support to Medical Billing system users.
- Maintained up to date information on health care matter and insurance regulations.
- Provided staff support to Medical Professionals.
- Liaison between Medical Professions and Health Care Provider.
06/1975 to 06/1980 Medical and Community Program Director
American Heart Association – Baltimore, MD
- Maintained current information on Heart, Stroke and High Blood Pressure Prevention.
- Planned and executed Blood Pressure Screening Programs.
- Initiated and coordinated programs to provide information on Stroke prevention.
- Liaison between Medical Professionals, Health Care Providers and Patients.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
1975
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology
Religion Manhattanville College – Purchase, NY, US
Attended on Scholarship/Grants Resident Assistant 1973-75 Psychology
Internship-Valhalla Residential Treatment Center, Valhalla, New York Member
Black Student Union Music Director/Gospel Choir
Morgan State College – Baltimore, MD US
Transferred to Manhattanville College, Fall, 1972
06/1971
High School Diploma
Northwestern High School – Baltimore, Maryland US
MARITAL STATUS & FAMILY
Wife, Dr. Vell Melissa Hayes Lyles – December 5, 1992
Daughter, Ashley Deborah Melisa Lyles – May 28, 1994