Avery Sirmans
Columbia,SC
Summary
Disciple of Christ with a passion for seeing students fall more in love with their Savior, lean on the promises of God, grow in grace, and embrace the local church.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of College Ministry
First Presbyterian Church (ARP)
Columbia, SC
06.2024 - Current
- Teach weekly Sunday school lessons, and lead weekly Bible studies at church and on the campus of USC.
- Meet with students for one-on-one discipleship, relationship-building, or informal counseling daily.
- Plan regular community-building and evangelistic events, and empower student volunteers to carry them out.
- Assist in the planning of international mission trips and co-lead them each summer.
- Oversee multiple committees of student leaders.
Pastoral Intern
First Presbyterian Church (ARP)
Columbia, SC
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Assist the college ministry with all weekly events.
- Lead the high school youth group when the Director of Youth is unavailable.
- Attend weekly meetings for personal ministry development.
- Lead the children's sermon during the evening service.
- Provide pulpit supply throughout the Catawba Presbytery.
Campus Field Staff
Cru
Statesboro, GA
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Create partnerships with churches and individuals to raise ministry funds each year.
- Regularly meet with students one-on-one for discipleship.
- Lead multiple campus Bible studies.
Education
Master of Divinity -
Reformed Theological Seminary
Charlotte08-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro05-2019
Skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Teaching and preaching
- Team building
- Event planning
- Problem solving
- Fund raising
- Communication
- Pastoral Care
- Coordinating Volunteers
- Culture building
- Spanish language
Timeline
Assistant Director of College Ministry
First Presbyterian Church (ARP)
06.2024 - Current
Pastoral Intern
First Presbyterian Church (ARP)
07.2022 - 06.2024
Campus Field Staff
Cru
05.2019 - 05.2022
Master of Divinity -
Reformed Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
Georgia Southern University