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Caden Tarrell

Lynden

Summary

Ministry worker dedicated to inviting students to life with Christ and building them up through teaching, encouragement, and community.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Director

First Reformed Church
01.2025 - Current
  • Plan and lead weekly youth gatherings, Bible studies, and discipleship programs
  • Provide spiritual leadership and vision for middle and high school students
  • Organize retreats, camps, mission trips, and special events
  • Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer leaders
  • Partner with parents to support students’ spiritual growth
  • Manage ministry budget and administrative responsibilities

Marketing Intern and Guide

Youth Dynamics Adventures
05.2023 - 12.2024
  • Managed groups of students in high-pressure scenarios
  • Managed crises involving panicked students and adults effectively
  • Planned and executed logistically intensive multi-day trips
  • Built relationships with students in an exciting, short-term context
  • Taught devotional times from Scripture and engaged in spiritually meaningful one-on-one conversations
  • Used impactful experiences to point students to the gospel
  • Connected with local youth pastors as part of a large ministry promotion campaign

Youth Group Leader

Sunrise Baptist Church
09.2016 - 08.2023
  • Engaged with students on a personal level and built long-term, meaningful relationships
  • Participated in students' lives outside the church building
  • Prepared and led games and activities at youth group
  • Facilitated discussion and conversation based on Scripture

Children's Ministry Specialist

Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF)
06.2016 - 08.2019
  • Led large day camps and small backyard clubs
  • Taught and shared the gospel with groups of kids in engaging and informative ways
  • Cared for kids and families in a weekly after-school ministry
  • Created a fun, welcoming, and Christ-centered environment

Education

Coursework - Mechanical Engineering, Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University
04-2021

High School Diploma -

Lynden High School
06-2019

Teaching Children Effectively (TCE1) Certificate -

Child Evangelism Fellowship
11-2017

Skills

  • Youth engagement
  • Biblical teaching
  • Program administration
  • Event planning
  • Group management
  • Discussion facilitation
  • Public speaking
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Youth Director

First Reformed Church
01.2025 - Current

Marketing Intern and Guide

Youth Dynamics Adventures
05.2023 - 12.2024

Youth Group Leader

Sunrise Baptist Church
09.2016 - 08.2023

Children's Ministry Specialist

Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF)
06.2016 - 08.2019

Coursework - Mechanical Engineering, Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University

High School Diploma -

Lynden High School

Teaching Children Effectively (TCE1) Certificate -

Child Evangelism Fellowship
Caden Tarrell