Caroline Pfaffenberger
Bowling Green,OH
Summary
Experienced ministry leader with comprehensive experience in spiritual leadership and community engagement. Proven ability to inspire and support individuals through transformative programs and initiatives. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to achieving meaningful results in all types of environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Missionary, Formation Lead
The Culture Project
06.2025 - Current
- Develop and execute a comprehensive yearly formation plan to enhance team development.
- Lead First Friday retreats and Easter retreat planning for team formation.
- Educate 6th-12th graders and college students on human dignity, sexual integrity, and social media.
- Volunteer at nursing homes and homeless shelters, promoting community service.
- Participate in daily Mass and holy hour to strengthen interior life.
- Live in community with four other missionaries, fostering a supportive community in the diocese.
Spiritual Coordinator/Executive Staff
The Pines Catholic Camp
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed a new formation curriculum to revitalize a formation program for 2nd-5th graders, increasing program participation and energy.
- Supervised a 150-member summer staff in collaboration with directors and other leadership members.
- Planned engaging daily formation activities for 2nd-12th graders.
- Delivered theology talks to 30-70 campers and staff each week.
- Coordinated with leadership team to design energetic, effective weekly camp-wide programming.
Summer Camp Counselor
The Pines Catholic Camp
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked alongside 1-2 co-counselors per week with campers anywhere from 2nd-12th grade for 10 weeks.
- Led small groups and activities with assigned cabin every week.
OCIA Table Leader
St. Mary's Catholic Student Center
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Co-led a table of 5 college students preparing to receive the Sacraments of Initiation.
- Answered a wide range of questions about the Catholic faith.
- Sponsored 2 students in their Catholic faith journey.
Aggie Awakening Retreat Staff
St. Mary's Catholic Student Center
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Facilitated three successful retreats for college students, enhancing their spiritual growth.
- Organized prayer letter collection for student drama leader, improving communication efforts.
- Dedicated three days of prayer for attendees, fostering a supportive environment.
Student Technician
Texas A&M Libraries
10.2021 - 03.2025
- Assisted 10-20 users per day with navigating video and audio recording and editing softwares including Camtasia, Adobe Premiere Pro, Audacity, FL Studio, and Logic Pro X
- Recorded and edited videos and audio in Mp4, WAV, and Mp3 formats
Education
B.A. - Mathematics
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2025
Skills
- Ministerial leadership
- Discipleship training
- Creativity and innovation
- Community outreach
Timeline
Missionary, Formation Lead
The Culture Project
06.2025 - Current
OCIA Table Leader
St. Mary's Catholic Student Center
08.2024 - 05.2025
Aggie Awakening Retreat Staff
St. Mary's Catholic Student Center
08.2024 - 05.2025
Spiritual Coordinator/Executive Staff
The Pines Catholic Camp
05.2024 - 08.2024
Summer Camp Counselor
The Pines Catholic Camp
06.2022 - 08.2023
Student Technician
Texas A&M Libraries
10.2021 - 03.2025
B.A. - Mathematics
Texas A&M University