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