Brooklynn Ballenger
Newark
Summary
Recent graduate from Mount Vernon Nazarene University with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry. I am a licensed pastor in the Nazarene church. I graduated with a Ministry degree concentrated on youth and family ministry. I enjoy working with children and have 10 years of experience in working with kids in babysitting, church, and childcare settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Pastor
Stillmeadow Church of the Nazarene
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Provided care for children and their families while sharing resources to continue spiritual care at home.
- Lead a large team of volunteers, scheduling them monthly, and planned and lead a monthly team meeting.
- Edited and enacted the purchased curriculum, adapting it to best fit the dynamic of the children.
- Built strong relationships with the children that provided trust and respect between us that helped with the 'classroom'/group management.
- Communicated with multiple groups of volunteers and parents each week to clearly share what was happening in the children's ministry and invite them to continue our lessons at home.
Family Life Pastor
Reynoldsburg Nazarene Church
06.2024 - 06.2025
- I managed, planned, and ran the children’s and youth programs at this church. I wrote lessons, planned events, and created meaningful relationships with the students I worked with.
- I composed weekly emails for clear communication, I organized a small team of volunteers, and did administrative work of compiling the information for all the families at the church. I had a college intern one semester that I mentored and who shadowed me.
- One of my favorite parts of this job was planning events and services that foster a welcoming community and seeing that the kids are engaging with each other, and with me. I’ve also gotten lots of experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and students with special needs.
Residential Assistant (Student)
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Collaborated and worked on a team with 8 other girls to create a hospitable environment that freshman girls felt welcome. This helped to develop team working skills and learning when to step up and lead, or allow others to lead.
- I consistently met with 3-5 students a week, planned a weekly event (passive and active), and met with my direct superior weekly to talk through what was happening with my residents.
- Gained experience in interacting with people of all different backgrounds and ways to make meaningful connections.
Multiple Internships
Newark, New Albany, and Grove City Nazarene Churches
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Gained administrative skills. Wrote emails, made phone calls, and helped manage the social media accounts.
- I assisted the pastors I was working for in organizing spaces, planning events, and organizing volunteers.
- Created relationships with the kids and teens that I interacted with in the churches I worked with.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministry
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH01.2024
Skills
- Experience with creating hospitable environments that make people feel loved and welcomed
- Active listening and relationship building
- Working alongside others
- Public speaking
- Creativity for event planning and community engagement
- Clear and concise communication skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Written communication
Timeline
Children's Pastor
Stillmeadow Church of the Nazarene
06.2025 - 11.2025
Family Life Pastor
Reynoldsburg Nazarene Church
06.2024 - 06.2025
Residential Assistant (Student)
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
08.2022 - 05.2024
Multiple Internships
Newark, New Albany, and Grove City Nazarene Churches
01.2020 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministry
Mount Vernon Nazarene University