Jean Decorvet
Lausanne
Summary
Jean Decorvet has 10 years' experience in the field of higher education and non-profit business at an executive level.
As President of HET-PRO, a multidenominational Protestant seminary in St-Légier, Switzerland, he oversees an organization that serves French-speaking countries across the globe and has developed academic partnerships on three continents: Europe, North-America and Africa. Additionally, he has updated the vision and strategic plan for HET-PRO’s 8,8 ha campus and services in collaboration with other entities. Educated in Switzerland, France, Germany and the US, he is well-versed in the highest standards of education and promotion of a culture of intercultural dialogue. He is enthusiastic about building strong community relationships and high-quality services.
Jean is a highly dedicated individual and a proven leader with documented success in progressively dynamic and challenging positions, with a strong affinity for people and organizational management as well as strategic planning.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Haute École de théologie (HET-PRO)
2017.09 - Current
- Fully responsible for activities and academic programs of the organization, which includes the academic sector of the university as well as its publishing company, student housing, property rentals, and retreat center. Appointed as President with clear mandate to accelerate development with four key objectives: (1) establish the seminary as an internationally-recognized center for higher education and a reference for French-speaking theology, (2) lead the organization out of a systemic financial deficit to functional balance, (3) create a climate that enhances student learning, and motivates staff, faculty, and students for optimum achievement, (4) pursue academic accreditation at the federal level to transform the seminary into a school of “Higher Theological Education,” built on Switzerland's University of Applied Arts and Sciences model. All are accomplished or in the process of being so.
Director
Institut Biblique et Missionnaire Emmaüs
2012.01 - 2017.09
- Took over a 100-year-old organization on the brick of bankruptcy and prepared action plans to address and remedy financial and recruitment problems
- Articulated the Institute's vision, mission, and values with internal and external stakeholders
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction
- Oversaw development and implementation of higher-quality educational programs
- Managed a 22-acre campus with retreat center, conference and event facilities, and delivered organizational strategy to improve operational quality and team efficiency
Pastor
Église Évangélique Réformée du Canton de Vaud
2008.01 - 2012.04
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Favored a culture of active, empathic listening for all parishioners, no matter their beliefs
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Transformed catechism programming by recruiting teen mentors and introducing innovative curriculum
- Led community outreach initiative in one of the city’s underprivileged neighborhoods
TEACHING ASSISTANT & PHD CANDIDATE
Wheaton College
2003.09 - 2007.10
- Served as Professor Henri Blocher’s Teaching Assistant for various courses
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials
- Worked cooperatively with other professors to help students reach learning objectives
ASSISTANT PASTOR (NYON) & ASSOCIATE PASTOR (LONAY)
Église Évangélique Réformée du Canton de Vaud
2000.09 - 2003.08
- Created, organized and led an effective infrastructure of volunteers and leaders for youth ministry
- Co-created, organized and launched the first intergenerational outreach initiative "café-contact" in French-speaking Switzerland
- Participated in one-to-one discipleship
COORDINATOR FOR AID FOR AIDS
Scripture Union
1999.08 - 2000.06
- Contributed to a teaching team that led AID for AIDS programs in multiple high-schools across Bulawayo
- Led groups of over a hundred volunteers on community service missions through weekly Bible studies and outreach in underprivileged neighborhoods
- Helped to build new activities for Scripture Union’s main retreat center
Education
Ph.D. - Biblical And Theological Studies
Wheaton College
Wheaton, Illinois 2012
M.Th. - Biblical And Theological Studies
Université De Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland2000
Skills
- Integrity and transparency
- Leadership and people development
- Public Relations management
- Effective communicator and public speaker
- Change and growth management
- Organizational turnaround
- Strategic planning
- Student-centered learning
Additional Information
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Arrow Leadership Executive Stream, North America (Canada & USA) 2016 - 2018
Languages
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
President
Haute École de théologie (HET-PRO)
2017.09 - Current
Director
Institut Biblique et Missionnaire Emmaüs
2012.01 - 2017.09
Pastor
Église Évangélique Réformée du Canton de Vaud
2008.01 - 2012.04
TEACHING ASSISTANT & PHD CANDIDATE
Wheaton College
2003.09 - 2007.10
ASSISTANT PASTOR (NYON) & ASSOCIATE PASTOR (LONAY)
Église Évangélique Réformée du Canton de Vaud
2000.09 - 2003.08
COORDINATOR FOR AID FOR AIDS
Scripture Union
1999.08 - 2000.06
Ph.D. - Biblical And Theological Studies
Wheaton College
M.Th. - Biblical And Theological Studies
Université De Lausanne
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