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JOHN D. ARNOLD 490 Barnett Shoals Rd., Apt 118Athens, GA 30605
[email protected] (706) 372-6870
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, TERRY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, Athens, GA 2013–2015
MBA – Entrepreneurship and Marketing
GPA: 3.96/4.0.
Graduate Assistant in Entrepreneurship.
ASBURY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Wilmore, KY 2006–2010
M. DIV. – Theology and Leadership
GPA: 3.9/4.0.
Graduate Assistant: Church History & the Center for the Study of World Christian Revitalization Movements.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Auburn, AL 2002–2005
BA – History
GPA: 3.9/4.0.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Arnold, J. “Value Congruence and Turnover Intention within Churches: Saving the Pastor.” Work in
Progress.
Examines the relationship of value congruence among pastors and their churches and pastors’ turnover
intention, including the development of value measures unique to church contexts.
Arnold, J. and Meadows, L. 2013. “Evaluation of Wellspring’s Partnership with Oak Mountain Church.”
Internal Company Report.
Designed, developed, implemented, and reported a program evaluation under the direction of educational
program evaluation researcher Professor Lee Meadows, PhD.
Utilized qualitative methods including focus groups and thematic analysis to evaluate and articulate the
impact of a three year program partnership between Wellspring Group and their client Oak Mountain Church.
RESEARCH TRAINING
Marketing Analytics, MARK 7980, University of Georgia Spring 2015
Skills developed: SPSS, data analysis, and analytical writing
Seminar on Job Attitudes, MGMT 9840, University of Georgia Fall 2014
Skills developed: focused on Organizational Behavior research competencies such as analytical skill,
research writing, idea development, and presentation skills
Resulting in the development of two research proposals including the supporting rationale for the study
and the research question, a statement of hypotheses, and methodology.
Organizational Behavior, MGMT 7050, University of Georgia Spring 2014
Skills developed: construct development, data collection, data analysis, and presentation skills
Resulted in the development of constructs that reliably measured the relationship between training,
defined goals, and managerial confidence with task performance, citizenship behavior, and
counterproductive behavior.
Research and Writing in Christian Leadership, CL 701, Asbury Theological Seminary Fall 2008
Skills developed: theoretical grounding for both qualitative and quantitative social science research,
interview and focus group design and facilitation, thematic analysis
Resulted in a pilot project on “Seminarians’ Expectations of Stressors and Supports in Pastoral Ministry”
to assess alignment between expectations and reports of current pastors’ experiences using qualitative
methods.
Senior Thesis: Historical Research and Writing, HIST 4930, Auburn University Fall 2005
Skills developed: literature review, identification and conceptualization of novel research, synthesis of
historical data, narrative development
Resulted in a historical inquiry into Eighteenth Century primary documents from the Methodist
movement investigating the relationship between John Wesley and a Bishop in the Anglican Church,
titled “The Methodist Revitalization Movement and Institutional Criticism: Correspondence between
Wesley and Lavington, 1748-1752.”
Historians Craft, HIST 3800, Auburn University Spring 2005
Skills developed: citation and style standards, literature search, analysis of primary historical documents,
narrative development
Resulted in a historical inquiry into Twentieth Century primary documents from a faith-healer who held
racially integrated meetings in the South before de-segregation laws passed, titled “‘Segregation Shall
Not Stand!’: Race in the Ministry of A. A. Allen.”
PRESENTATIONS
Arnold J. D., Derrico, L., McCracken, C. 2014, November. Innovating for New Market Development.
Presentation for Printpack, Inc. at the University of Georgia.
Arnold, J. D. 2014, October. Servant Connect Business Plan. Winner of the MBA Class Business Planning
Competition. University of Georgia.
Arnold, J. D. (Workshop Director and Presenter). Wellspring Group’s “Leadership Summit.”
Sessions Presented: “Solidarity in Suffering and Resurrection,” “Engaging from the Four Realities”
Event Participant Evaluation (mean)
July 2014 – Birmingham, AL 3.8/4.0
June 2014 – Atlanta, GA 3.7/4.0
Arnold, J. D. (Retreat Director and Presenter). Wellspring Group’s Engaging from the Heart Conference.
Sessions Presented (selected sample): “Engaging from the Heart,” “The Art of Engaging,” “Elevator
Model of the Heart,” “Effectively Asking Questions,” “Unpacking Significant Words,” “Choosing to
Act.”
Event Participant Evaluation (mean)
September 2013 – Columbiana, AL 3.8/4.0
March 2013 – Nashville, TN 3.5/4.0
February 2013 – Chocco Springs, AL 3.8/4.0
August 2012 – Birmingham, AL 3.8/4.0
February 2012 – Birmingham, AL 3.8/4.0
Arnold, J. D. 2010, April. “Rehoboth Assembly of God Strategic Planning: Where you are, where you want to be,
and how to get there.” Toccoa Falls, GA.
Arnold, J. D. 2010, February. “Yomitan International Church Strategic Planning: Where you are, where you want
to be, and how to get there.” Okinawa, Japan.
Arnold, J. D. 2009, July. “Staff Leadership and Communication at Harvest: Strengths and Opportunities.”
Harvest Church, Dothan, AL. Conducted 18 staff interviews and presented findings with recommendations.
Arnold, J. D. 2009, June. “How to make an A.” Guest lecture for CHFD 2950, University of Georgia. Provided a
methodology for studying course material in an undergraduate Child Development course. Average test scores
improved by a full letter grade following this lecture.
WORK EXPERIENCE
WELLSPRING GROUP, Athens, GA 2010–Current
Director of Partner Relations, 2010–2013; Ministry Consultant, 2013-Current
Hired after writing the strategic plan to launch a $1.2 million capital campaign.
Directed donor development efforts: secured cash and pledges to exceed capital requirements during 2011-
2013, in addition to increasing regular operating donations from $127K in 2010 to $182K in 2012.
Developed, coordinated and evaluated a franchising process for large churches that will develop over 5x the
number of leaders in the next 20 years as compared to the former ministry model.
Developed a new flagship marketing event and 15 weeks of group curriculum.
Conducted an extensive financial analysis resulting in a new pro forma to improve projections and minimize
operational adjustments due to inaccuracies.
Lead retreats and workshops on facilitating effective teams.
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, Auburn, AL 2008–2013
Systematic Theology Instructor - Chi Alpha Campus Minister in Training Program
Designed and taught an annual course in theology covering major topics in Evangelical Theology: revelation,
creation, attributes of God, Christology, Pneumatology, and Ecclesiology.
Assigned directed reading, structured reading feedback from the students, facilitated 18 hours of class using a
variety of pedagogical methods, and evaluated student theology position papers.
Developed an instructional model designed to anchor students in their denomination’s theological positions
and then provide a framework for evaluating the merits of alternative Evangelical theological positions.
ASBURY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Wilmore, KY 2007–2008
Graduate Assistant – History and World Christian Revitalization Movements
Assisted with application for and implementation of a $300,000 externally funded program by the Henry
Luce Foundation.
Managed the Center for the Study of World Christian Revitalization Movements office, website and
newsletter publications.
Assisted in the preparation of Radical German Pietism for publication (Scarecrow Press, 2007) and assisted
Professor Steven O’Malley with research, which resulted in the publication of Pentecost and the New
Humanity (Scarecrow Press, 2010).
Graded essays and exams in three graduate level Church History courses for Professor Steven O’Malley.
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, Auburn, AL 2005–2006
Campus Missionary Associate - Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship
Provided administration and event oversight to plan and execute several major events per month, hosting up
to 400 students and also arranged the relocation and expansion of the primary on-campus weekly meeting.
Directed and taught two weekly student meetings and mentored eight students weekly.
Raised 100% of my salary and budget through donations.
BOARD SERVICE
Founding Trustee, Vice-Chair, Athens School of Ministry and Worship Arts 2010-2013
Provided oversight and strategy in every area of operations, including faculty recruiting, student recruiting,
curriculum design, development, finance, legal, accreditation and public relations.
Milestones Accomplished: IRS Non-Profit Approval, Georgia Non-profit Post-secondary Education
Approval, hired four full-time employees, developed a 10 person board representative of the community,
Launched the first cohort of ten students in the fall of 2012, established a community prayer center, launched
the annual “ServeAthens” community service day, taught over 400 participants in not-for-credit courses from
August 2012 to July 2013.
Designed the Biblical Studies program and core courses, including guiding curriculum development to
integrate live and written case studies into every course and creating a “Case Studies in Ministry” course.
www.asmwa.org.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Lorberbaum Fellow, University of Georgia 2013-2015
Ministry Scholarship, Asbury Seminary 2006-2010
Academic Excellence Scholarship, Asbury Seminary 2007-2008
United Methodist Foundation Merit Scholarship, Asbury Seminary 2006-2007
Ralph Brown Draughn Most Outstanding Senior History Student Award 2005-2006
Ruth Fountain Heard History Scholarship, Auburn University 2005
President, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Auburn University 2005
MEMBERSHIPS
Member, Academy of Management
Member, Phi Beta Kappa, Auburn University
REFERENCES
Jason A. Colquitt, PhD.
William Harry Willson Distinguished Chair and Professor
Terry College of Business – University of Georgia
412 Brooks Hall
310 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-3745
Scott Graffin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Terry College of Business – University of Georgia
406 Brooks Hall
310 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-4046
Jessica Beth Rodell, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Terry College of Business – University of Georgia
425 Brooks Hall
310 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-9465