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Andrea Finger

Mankato

Summary

Dynamic leader with a genuine love for Christ and His Church, excelling in relationship building and vision casting. Spearheaded student discipleship initiatives, cultivated global missions strategies, and raised $2,000/month for ministry efforts. Committed to developing high-capacity leaders and fostering environments of growth and belonging within the college ministry.



Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Salt Company Director

Great Oaks Church
06.2024 - Current
  • Partnered with the Salt Director to shape and implement the overall vision and strategic direction of the college ministry.
  • Oversaw student discipleship systems: led the Discipleship Team, developed student leaders, and facilitated Leadership 101 training, discipleship groups, and ongoing care structures.
  • Managed the structure and support of student Connection Groups to ensure environments of belonging, growth, and gospel-centered relationships.
  • Led global missions strategy by cultivating a culture of global awareness and prayer, and coordinating short-term trips in partnership with the Salt Network.
  • Personally discipled high-capacity student leaders through weekly groups focused on spiritual formation, leadership development, and accountability.
  • Shaped the theological and cultural direction of weekly gatherings by contributing to teaching planning, event design, and large-scale outreach initiatives.
  • Raised $2,000/month in support to fund ministry responsibilities and church planting efforts.

Salt Company Outreach Ministry Lead

Candeo Church
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Organized and executed outreach events for college students.
  • Discipled key students in our ministry through weekly small groups and one-on-one meetings.
  • Assisted in trainings for global missions trips.
  • Taught Gospel 101 equipping class to students.
  • Raised $1,000/ month in support to fund ministry responsibilities.

Education

Master of Arts - Church Planting

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC
08-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Recreation, Tourism, And Nonprofit Leadership

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
08-2022

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Leadership development
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Fundraising
  • Conflict resolution

Timeline

Associate Salt Company Director

Great Oaks Church
06.2024 - Current

Salt Company Outreach Ministry Lead

Candeo Church
08.2022 - 05.2024

Master of Arts - Church Planting

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Recreation, Tourism, And Nonprofit Leadership

University of Northern Iowa