Derrick Nelson

Faithful worker with experience in discipling and shepherding in youth ministry as well as offering spiritual guidance and prayer to youth, adults and the elderly through congregational care ministry. Demonstrated ability to assist in planning programs and events for youth as well as helping facilitate and coordinate a variety of other programming for all congregants.

• Huron River Methodist Church, YOUTH GROUP VOLUNTEER, Dexter, MI, 2021-09, 2023-08, Built relationships with youth from 7th-12th grade and ministered to them relationally as well as in a small group setting., Led small groups of multiple ages and demographics., Helped prepare for events by doing everything from organizing bible studies to setting up games and preparing for youth events., Served on multiple leadership councils to help direct the trajectory of the youth group and the content that is being taught., Assisted in the planning and execution of various youth group events and outings.
• Huron River Methodist Church, 5TH/6TH GRADE SMALL GROUP LEADER (VOLUNTEER), Dexter, MI, 2021-09, 2022-06, Served (voluntarily) in the youth ministry by facilitating a once/week 5th and 6th grade ministry of about 20-30 kids., Planned and organized different activities for the students as well as small group discussions and big group lessons., Used cultural awareness skills to teach students the Gospel message and the importance of Scripture in such a way that they may understand it., Collaborated with a small team to plan, organize and facilitate activities for the youth.

• Community Group Leader at LIberty University. Ministered to a group of six fellow college students throughout the school year. Developed relationships with each of them and discipled them while meeting weekly to gather as a small group.
• Commuter Shepherd at Liberty University. Recruited and ministered to a group of 5-10 commuter students while organizing a weekly Bible study. Developed fellowship opportunities for the group and fostered relationships with those students.