Cooper Lambert
Newville,AL
Summary
Mission-oriented Youth Pastor who is successful in developing robust youth ministry programs and serving as a positive role model. Highly accomplished in helping youths strengthen personal relationships with God and while providing growth opportunities. Talent in program administration, operations management and spiritual leadership.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Pastor
Southside Baptist Church
2022.08 - Current
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Shared valuable life experiences with youths grade 6th-12th grade to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
- Taught and counseled youth ages 12 to 18.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Interim Youth Minister
Mount Olive Baptist Church
2021.08 - 2022.08
- Led programs such as study, fellowship, and Vacation Bible School.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Ministry Studies With A Focus in Pastoral Ministry
Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, Florida 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Dothan High School
Dothan, AL05.2019
Skills
- Preaching
- Sermons Preparation
- Crisis Management
- Shepherding
- Budget Management
- Community Service
- Spiritual Guidance
- Event Coordination
- Teaching
- Volunteer Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Learning Strategies
Memorization of Scripture
I started memorizing Scripture at a young age to help me with temptation. It has been a great tool to help me grow spiritual, help others grow spiritually, and share my faith with others.
Timeline
Youth Pastor
Southside Baptist Church
2022.08 - Current
Interim Youth Minister
Mount Olive Baptist Church
2021.08 - 2022.08
Bachelor of Arts - Ministry Studies With A Focus in Pastoral Ministry
Baptist University of Florida
High School Diploma -
Dothan High School
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