Energetic and passionate Youth and Family Minster. Motivated to be a Christian role model with a history of being a successful leader utilizing skills that benefit various ministry areas. Experienced with spiritual guidance, counseling, and community leadership. Utilizes effective communication and empathetic listening to support and uplift congregants. Knowledge of religious doctrine and ethical leadership, ensuring positive and inclusive environment for all.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth and Family Minister
St. Michael Lutheran Church
09.2024 - Current
Oversee the family ministry of the church.
Minister to middle school and high school youth.
Oversee the confirmation ministry.
Minister to young adults.
Develop leaders of all ages to serve in the youth, young adult and family ministry.
Develop healthy relationships with middle and high school youth, young adults and parents.
Oversee educational curriculum with children and youth in conjunction with children’s ministry staff.
Plan youth led worship services at the direction of the Lead Pastor.
Train and schedule acolytes.
Serve as a presence in key children, youth, young adult and family ministry events.
Serve as the staff liaison to ministry teams as assigned.
Serve as the staff liaison to Trail Life and Heritage Girls programs.
Preach 4-12 times a year as scheduled by the Lead Pastor.
Attend Staff Meetings as scheduled.
Other duties upon mutual agreement with the Lead Pastor.
Director of Youth and Young Adults Ministries
St. Michael Lutheran Church
08.2019 - 09.2024
Plan, develop, and execute all aspects of youth ministry in the areas of spiritual development, worship, discipleship, growth, mission, and outreach.
Develop, research, and provide a curriculum for youth
Oversee all Youth and Young Adult Ministry events, retreats, and worship experiences.
Lead camps and retreats for middle school and high school groups.
Create, manage, and monitor youth ministry budget.
Recruit, mentor, train, and develop volunteers who work with youth in all aspects of the ministry
Preach sermons at weekend services 6-12 times a year.
Assistant Youth Director
St. Michael Lutheran Church
01.2013 - 08.2019
Assist in running youth ministry for middle and high school ministry as well as college aged students.
Planned and lead bible studies for middle and high school students
Planned and organized service opportunities for all age groups.
Maintain scheduling and event calendars.
Started a college aged ministry which was successful in growth and bringing unchurched college aged adult to Christ