Chris Linderman
Coral Springs,FL
Summary
Passionate Student Pastor successful in providing Christian education and leadership to youth and young adults within the church community. Successful in creating inspiring environments and encouraging individuals to grow and strengthen their personal relationship with Jesus. Prepared to take next step as Pastor of Next Gen. or Campus Pastor within a bible-centered and relationship-centered church.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Media and Tech
First Church Coral Springs
Coral Springs , FL
2020.04 - Current
- Performed audio setup of sound consoles, microphones, amplifiers, audio lines and speakers.
- Controlled lights, sound and A/V equipment during live productions.
- Developed a volunteer team of teenagers and adults to lead tech for Sunday and youth worship events
- Maintained AV inventory and supplies and facilitated orders for new equipment.
- Set up and managed online services.
Pastor of Student Ministries
First Church Coral Springs
Coral Springs , FL
2014.09 - Current
- Regularly preached on Sunday mornings to a congregation of 500-700 adults by being placed on the teaching rotation monthly.
- Implemented a ministry philosophy that centers around cultivating relationship and connects the youth ministry into the life of the church.
- Created weekly programming that engages middle school and high school students into fellowship and worship, delivering the Gospel in effective ways that points students to a relationship with Jesus.
- Recruited, trained and oversaw adult leaders and volunteers to lead small groups.
- Worked with church leadership, parents and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for youth in the church.
- Managed ministry budget and documented all purchases.
- Discipled teens, 6th-12th grade, in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Grew student involvement in the church body by over 60% since before COVID.
- Developed student leaders that are passionate to see their ministry produce fruit and share the love of Jesus outside the walls of the church which connected new students from the community into the student ministry.
- Built a student led worship band, encouraging students to use their gifts and talents in a fun and spirit-filled way.
Education
Master of Arts - Christian Education
Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas, TX05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2009
Certification - Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry Institute
Orlando, Florida05.2015
Skills
- Teaching/ Preaching to Adults & Students (6th-12th)
- Christian Education
- Youth Discipleship
- Relational Ministry
- Leadership Development
- Worship Leader Development
- Planning & Organizing Mission Trips & Retreats
- Tech Savvy in Audio/Visual
- Musician
- Computer Skills (Excel, Propresenter 7, Canva, Movavi)
Accomplishments
- Cultivating Relationships
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Inspire Excellence
- Adaptability
- Vision (big picture)
Websites
Timeline
Director of Media and Tech
First Church Coral Springs
2020.04 - Current
Pastor of Student Ministries
First Church Coral Springs
2014.09 - Current
Master of Arts - Christian Education
Dallas Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Certification - Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry Institute
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