Alyssa Shaffer
Lynn Haven,FL
Summary
Jesus is the light of my life. His light leads to the restoration of hope, love, and joy that our hearts desire. We often get stuck in the darkness going on around us, and forget about the Light of Life who defeated all darkness for our good and His glory. I once believed that there was no hope or purpose in my life until I encountered Jesus' light. Experiencing this light is what drew me into children's ministry. I learned that we are not bound by darkness, but find freedom through Jesus and the cross. My heart desires to lead God's children out of darkness and into the light of Jesus Christ. Where their hope can be restored with the love and closeness of the Father. My goal is to be the light to children who have lost hope, so the Lord can replenish their hearts with the fruit of his love. The longing I have is to see and love every child with the eyes and heart of Jesus Christ.
Matt. 5:16, Matt. 18:4-5
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Pastor
High Praise Church
Panama City, FL
05.2023 - Current
- Established an age-appropriate curriculum.
- Developed and implemented safety procedures and protocols.
- Children's ministry attendance has tripled in the last 12 months.
- Lead a ministry of 100+ children.
- Built and manage a volunteer team for multiple Sunday services and Wednesday night kids' classes.
- Coordinate and plan special events for 200+ children.
- Developed a transition program for the early childhood department.
- Carry out administrative responsibilities for children's ministry.
- Recruit, train, and support ministry volunteers.
Children's Ministry Intern
Christian Life Church
Columbia, SC
06.2022 - Current
- Oversee Children's Special Needs Ministry (KidzLife Friends)
- Implementing new curriculum for evening childcare
- Working cross functionally with early childhood team
- Host and plan events for 200+ kids
- Ran children's ministry for 3 months in pastor's absence
- Manage a team of 100 rotational volunteers
- Preach to 90+ kids Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights
- Created and Co-lead Baptism classes
- Facilitated/coordinated VBS in Costa Rica
Education
Master of Arts - Ministerial Leadership in Family Ministry
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL04-2025
B.S - Ministerial Leadership in Christian Ministries
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL04.2023
Skills
- Child Care Management
- Preaching and Stage Hosting
- Leadership
- Vision Casting
- Volunteer Management
- Goal Oriented
- Special Needs
- Planning Center
- ProPresenter
- Missions
- Classroom Teaching
- Creativity
- Administration
- Child Safety Procedures
References
- Bella Edwards, Children's Pastor, Christian Life Church, (803) 798-4488
- Garrett and Rebekah Morlan, Family Pastor, High Praise Panama City, (850) 874-9745
- Morgan Jean-Francois, Children's Pastor, Christian Renewal Church, (843) 342-5433
Timeline
Children's Pastor
High Praise Church
05.2023 - Current
Children's Ministry Intern
Christian Life Church
06.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Ministerial Leadership in Family Ministry
Southeastern University
B.S - Ministerial Leadership in Christian Ministries
Southeastern University
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