Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Volunteer

Courtney Carlson

joplin,MO

Summary

Dynamic and organized youth leader with experience at Colonial Presbyterian Church, adept at relationship building and problem-solving. Proven ability to disciple students and streamline processes, enhancing team collaboration. Passionate about fostering positive environments for middle school students, while effectively managing time and resources to achieve impactful outcomes. I have a heart for ministering and teaching the next generation about our Lord Jesus Christ. I love seeing their eyes light up for our Savior.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Hope City Church
05.2024 - Current

I volunteer with the middle school students and absolutely love hanging out with them and sharing the love of the Christ.

They are super fun and lively.

I have served with middle and high school, but have more experience with middle school students.

Intern

Colonial Presbyterian Church
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Assisted in daily operations by supporting team members with routine tasks and project coordination.
  • Learned safety protocols and best practices for workplace efficiency and compliance.
  • Collaborated on team projects to streamline processes and improve overall workflow.
  • Maintained organized documentation to support project tracking and reporting needs.
  • Adapted quickly to new tasks, demonstrating flexibility in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Worked alongside the Youth Ministry Staff and discipled the students there.
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
  • Was a leader to the students and gained experience in preaching and teaching.

Summer Reps Worker

Ozark Christian College
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Assisted in daily campus operations, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Went with my team to different camps and CIY Conferences representing OCC and helping out the campsites.
  • We helped the camp with what they needed as well as the CIY staff and volunteers.
  • Met and engaged with students from youth groups from all over that came to different events.
  • Went through different training to be equipped to administer and counsel youth.

Volunteer

Northeast Christian Church
01.2018 - 01.2022

This is my home church and I served as a volunteer with the middle school students specifically. This was right after I finished high school and right before I transferred to OCC.

I led small groups with them, as well as preached some sundays and helped organize different events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Student Ministry

Ozark Christian College
Joplin
05-2026

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organized and efficient
  • Problem-solving
  • working with students
  • Discipling youth
  • being a leader
  • Time management
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Intern

Colonial Presbyterian Church
05.2025 - 08.2025

Volunteer

Hope City Church
05.2024 - Current

Summer Reps Worker

Ozark Christian College
05.2023 - 07.2023

Volunteer

Northeast Christian Church
01.2018 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Student Ministry

Ozark Christian College
Courtney Carlson