Adam Baker

Background

About Adam Baker

I am a United Methodist pastor, former licensed therapist, occasional freelance creative, and full-time connector of people. It’s my greatest joy to see others discover and delight in their identity as intentionally created, beloved children of God. Experienced in: 1) Collaborative preaching, teaching & church leadership, community engagement & program development, and team-based, person-centered approaches in fast-paced, high change ministry settings 2) Worship design, sacramental engagement, and the development of lived theology within communities of faith, inviting individuals and groups to be people of prayer, service, and a love for Jesus 3) Public speaking & storytelling, large group teaching, and engagement with diverse people groups 4) Partnership & advocacy with marginalized groups, such as LGBTQIA+ persons & survivors of sexual assault, abuse, and neglect 5) Individual & family mental health care, therapeutic advocacy, and engagement & referral with supportive community resources 6) Creative direction & collaborative approaches to brand & identity development, merchandising, packaging, and customer engagement within the contexts of church ministry and the entertainment industry Signature strengths: 1) High emotional intelligence 2) Compassion curation & contemplative leadership 3) Creative, engaging preaching & teaching 4) Relational development & mentoring 5) Adaptiveness to changing interpersonal & community dynamics 6) Nimble, person-informed artistic & creative direction 7) Facilitating team-based collaboration, project management, and need fulfillment