OUR MINISTER & LEADERSHIP TEAM 

 
 
 
 
Rev. Tina Brown
Minister
Rev. Tina Brown, ordained in 2005 through Unity School of Christianity, has a rich history in ministry. Rev. Tina pioneered Unity Center of Truth, where she was Senior Minister for six years. She also served as associate minister at Unity Church of Little Rock and Unity of Phoenix, and was Co-pastor of Celebration Church, Sherwood, AR. Currently, Rev. Tina is leading each Sunday service except the fourth Sunday of the month. She lives in Mesa with three of her children. Rev. Tina has a passion for her family, ministry, prayer, pastoral care, teaching and spiritual education.
 
MY VISION:
My personal vision is to transform the consciousness of humankind, by empowering the individual through spiritual principles as taught by Jesus Christ, practicing compassionate care, being in selfless service and respecting diversity in all creation. I see my vision accomplished through unconditional love of others, encouraging and providing spiritual education and opportunities for people from all walks of life to come together as one, a dedicated prayer life and developing a safe and sacred spiritual community. for all. ~ Rev. Tina
 
FAVORITE UNITY QUOTE:
“I Fairly Sizzle With Zeal To Do The Things That Ought Be Done By ME!” Charles Fillmore
 
FAVORITE SCRIPTURE:
“CHRIST IN YOU, YOUR HOPE OF GLORY!” Colossians 1:27
 

MINISTRY TEAM MEMBERS

STEERING COMMITTEE
 
PRESIDENT
Dave Vieweg
 
VICE PRESIDENT
Wayne Benenson
 
TREASURER
Kevin Potts
 
SECRETARY
Mary Potts
 
LAY-MEMBER
Linda Clark
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Sue Bernstein
Dwight Darrell
 
PRAYER CHAPLAINS
Linda Clark
Mary Potts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

REV. TINA BROWN RESUME & LEADERSHIP SERVICE

RESUME & LEADERSHIP

Reverend Tina M. Brown

501-231-6027                                                                                                                                                              
Email: unitytb3390@gmail.com                                                                                              

 

Ministry Experience

September 2017-to date: Minister, Inspirational Unity Celebration Church, Scottsdale/Mesa Arizona

  • All senior minister duties
  • Speak for Sunday service/zoom
  • Budget, planning and bookkeeping
  • Book, plan and promote special event, activities, speakers, and groups
  • Facilitate and lead weekly classes, meditation, monthly special events, workshops, and Interfaith Devotionals
  • Pastoral care duties, wedding, and memorial services

 

May 2014-July 2017:  Associate Minister, Unity of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona

  • Community and Special Event Minister
      • Booked world renowned speakers, artists, spiritual groups, and interfaith special events for up to 1000         attendees for monthly community events relating to authors book signings, premiere documentaries,           spiritual topics, concerts, health and wellness, sacred arts, self-help, and various religious topics for the       church and greater community
      • Scheduled and coordinated setup for sanctuary, AV and sound, courtyard and additional rooms
      • Public relations and marketing and promoting events
      • MC and representing ministers for all events
      • Responsible for all aspects of Annual Budget planning and meeting budget
      • Officiated and plan weddings, memorial, baptisms, and blessing ceremonies
  • Spiritual Education Minister
    • Developed and taught spiritual education classes and workshops
    • Co-ordinated facilitators and planned 10-12 classes weekly for average of 300 students per month
    • Scheduled and coordinated room, facility, and AV setup
    • Marketing and promoting classes
    • Ministerial and pastoral duties
    • Responsible for budget planning and meeting budget
  • Youth and Family Minister
    • Oversaw and led staff and volunteers for 150-200 children, youth, and teens.
    • Ministerial and pastoral duties
    • Co-ordinated and worked with Youth Ed Director planning classes and events for youth and parents for the     year and all holiday programs.
 

March 2011-2014:   Associate Minister, Unity Church of Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas

  • Assisted senior minister as needed
  • Sunday service once a month or as needed
  • Board of trustees’ advisor and trainer
  • Spiritual education classes, meditation, holiday, and special services
  • Pastoral care, officiated and planned weddings, memorial, baptisms, and blessings

March 2011-2014:  Co-Pastor, Assembly of God, Celebration Church of Sherwood, Arkansas

  • Sunday service two weeks per month
  • VP Board of Directors and trainer
  • Spiritual education classes
  • Interfaith meditation, holiday, and special services
  • Pastoral care
  • Officiated and helped plan interfaith weddings, memorial, baptisms, and blessing

August 2005-March 2011:  Senior Minister, Unity Center of Truth, Little Rock, Arkansas

  • Pioneered church
  • Performed all duties as senior minister, along with administrative duties
  • Served as CEO on board of trustees and trainer
  • Spiritual education classes and workshop facilitator, special events, weekly meditation service
  • Pastoral care, hospice, and hospital
  • Special services, wedding, memorial, and baptism

July 2003 – 2005:  Ministerial Candidate, Unity Village, Missouri

  • Licensed and ordained 2005

 

January 1999 – 2014:  Entrepreneur, Sole Proprietor Custom Designs Sewing and Alterations, Inc.

  • Designed and custom-made wedding gowns and formal ware
  • Retail sales
  • Business accounting, books, budget, inventory, tax preparation, marketing, and advertising
  • Style shows, wedding event planning and coordinating

March 1989 – !990:  Area Manager, Life Spring, Inc Personal Effectiveness Course

  • Enrollment Manager and Life Coach for the Basic, Advanced, Leadership Program, Masters, Abundance and Prosperity, and Relationship trainings and workshops
  • Bookkeeping and budgeting, marketing, and promotions
  • Guest event speaker
  • Coordinated and booked all national and international speakers and trainers
  • Booked all facilities, AV, and retreat centers

January 1984 – 2016:  Professional Singer and Performing Artist

  • Performed with various groups in Rock, Top 40 and jazz clubs, and private functions in four states
  • Lead singer of Anita Bryant Show Eureka Springs/Branson, Mo
  • Horseshoe Casino, Hilton Hotels house band, Bobbies Restaurant & Oceans Prime

February 1982 – June 1992:  Music Minister Unity Church of Little Rock

  • Sunday worship music weekly
  • Pianist and Choir director
  • Children and youth music and holiday plays and programs.

 

Education

2005-2023             Continued education  in diversity, inclusion, conflict resolution, youth and family, spiritual                                      development, pastoral self-care

2008-2012             DCHS foster to adopt, multiple parenting children with disabilities classes. 210 credits

2003-2005             Unity School for Religious Studies Bachelor’s Equivalency

1998-2002             Unity School for Religious Studies CEP Graduate 250 credits

1998                       Small Business accounting and tax courses

1987-1990              Life Spring, Inc.  Adult Education Courses 163.5hrs

  • Basic, Advance and Master Courses
  • Leadership Program and Ropes Course
  • Abundance and Prosperity and Relationship Trainings

1979-2014             Self-taught sewing, designing, music director and singing

 

Leadership

2023 to date         Executive Director, GadTTRAC, Medical Non-Profit, Chapel Hill, NC

2021 to date         Global Womens Network For Peace, Member, Tempe, Arizona

2021 to date         Board Member, Treasurer, GadTTRAC, Medical Non-Profit, Chapel Hill, NC

2020 to date        Patient Advocate for GDD Patients, Dr. Richard Semelka GadTTRAC, Chapel Hill, NC

2014 to date         Arizona Interfaith Movement, Member, Tempe, Arizona

2002 – 2003          Board Member, President Unity Center of Truth, Little Rock, AR

2000 – 2002          Treasurer and Committee Chair for Park Hill Merchants Association, North Little Rock, AR

1998 – 2002           Board Member, Vice President, Treasurer, and Member at Large, Unity Center of Truth, Little Rock, AR

1988 – 1992           Board Member, Lay Member, Unity Church of Little Rock, AR

1988 – 1990           Regional Director International l New Thought Alliance

 

References

Available upon request