Charles L. Sorlie

Youth Pastor

Central Baptist Church

01.1985 - 06.2020

Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 12 to 24 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
Taught and counseled youth ages [Number] to [Number].
Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
Increased youth group attendance by creating dynamic worship services tailored to engage a younger audience.
Revitalized youth ministry by developing engaging programs and activities focused on spiritual growth.
Enhanced community outreach efforts by organizing mission trips, volunteer projects, and fundraising events.
Conducted regular evaluations of youth ministry programs to ensure continued growth and development, making adjustments as needed based on feedback from participants and church leadership.
Mentored young adults through one-on-one counseling sessions, fostering personal development and spiritual growth.
Organized successful retreats that provided opportunities for spiritual reflection, personal growth, and fellowship among peers.
Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the congregation's youth ministry program.
Implemented creative solutions for generating excitement about youth ministry events using multimedia presentations, games, and live music performances.
Utilized various teaching techniques to effectively communicate biblical truths to young people in an engaging and relevant manner.
Supported young adults during times of transition by offering guidance, resources, and encouragement for pursuing their faith journey outside the context of formal youth ministry programming.
Recruited volunteers from the congregation to assist in various aspects of the youth ministry program such as event planning or leading small groups during Bible studies or retreats.
Ensured a safe environment for all participants during activities by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols.
Improved communication among youth group members with regular social media updates, newsletters, and announcements about upcoming events.
Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
Created an inclusive atmosphere that welcomed individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering a sense of unity and belonging within the youth group.
Managed budgets responsibly while prioritizing spending on essential materials needed for effective programming in line with church goals.
Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
Developed strong connections within the local community by partnering with schools, organizations, and other churches on various initiatives.
Facilitated collaboration among different age groups within the congregation through joint service projects and shared learning experiences.