Dorothy Harney
Georgetown,KY
Summary
I've been in Children's Ministry for 32 plus years. I'm retiring as of July 1st, 2026. I oversaw volunteers for all of those years making sure we had enough adults to serve with all of our kiddo's each Sunday. I created many programs for Kids and families. I've taught for all of those years. I've had to organize many programs as well and I've been a
dedicated Children's Minister with extensive experience in curriculum development and volunteer training. Proven ability to coordinate community outreach events, fostering family participation and enhancing church engagement through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Minister
Southland Christian Church
Georgetown, KY
10.2004 - Current
- Developed engaging curriculum for children's ministry programs, fostering spiritual growth and community involvement.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment and training, enhancing team capacity and program effectiveness.
- Organized community outreach events, promoting church engagement and family participation.
- Led weekly worship services for children, creating a welcoming environment that encourages faith exploration.
- Collaborated with parents to address children's needs, strengthening family connections within the church community.
- Managed budget allocations for children's programs, ensuring resource optimization and financial accountability.
- Provided pastoral care for grieving or struggling families in times of need by offering emotional support grounded in faith-based principles.
- Developed meaningful relationships with children by actively listening to their concerns and offering guidance based on biblical teachings.
- Created a welcoming ministry environment by designing child-friendly spaces and incorporating interactive elements into worship services.
- Oversaw administrative tasks such as maintaining accurate attendance records, scheduling volunteers, and ordering supplies to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Evaluated curriculum options based on theological soundness and relevance to current issues faced by children, ensuring quality education materials were used across all age groups.
- Enhanced children''s spiritual growth by implementing engaging and age-appropriate religious education programs.
- Mentored volunteers in effective teaching techniques, enhancing the quality of religious education provided to children.
- Developed a comprehensive volunteer training program that increased the number of dedicated and skilled individuals serving in children''s ministry roles.
Childen's Pastor
Forum Christian Church
Columbia, MO
03.1994 - 09.2004
- Developed engaging children's programs that fostered spiritual growth and community involvement.
- Coordinated volunteer training sessions to enhance teaching effectiveness and participant engagement.
- Implemented age-appropriate curriculum aligning with church values and fostering meaningful learning experiences.
- Led weekly services, providing inspirational messages tailored to children's understanding and interests.
- Established strong relationships with families, promoting church activities and encouraging participation in community events.
- Collaborated with church leadership to align children's ministry goals with overall church mission and vision.
- Evaluated curriculum materials regularly to ensure they align with the church''s vision and values.
- Led dynamic worship sessions that engaged children in meaningful praise experiences tailored to their needs.
- Cultivated a safe, nurturing environment for all children through consistent enforcement of policies and procedures.
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing pastoral care and support as needed.
- Improved volunteer retention rates by implementing thorough training programs and fostering a supportive environment.
- Mentored new Children''s Pastors, sharing knowledge and offering guidance to help them succeed in their roles.
- Recruited trained, and retained dedicated volunteers who were passionate about serving in Children''s Ministry.
- Designed special events like Vacation Bible School or Christmas programs that attracted newcomers while deepening connections within existing congregation members.
- Increased parental involvement by organizing regular workshops, seminars, and family-focused events.
- Enhanced children''s spiritual growth by developing age-appropriate Bible lessons and engaging activities.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to ensure the best possible experience for children in the program.
- Collaborated with ministry teams to create seamless transitions for children moving between different age groups.
- Communicated clearly with staff members regarding expectations for collaboration between ministries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ministry Education
Ozark Christian College
Joplin, MO 05-1987
Skills
- Pastoral counseling
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Spiritual leadership
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Biblical Knowledge
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Teaching
- Team building
- Leadership development
- Conflict resolution
- Public speaking
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Children's ministry
- Individual counseling
Timeline
Children's Minister
Southland Christian Church
10.2004 - Current
Childen's Pastor
Forum Christian Church
03.1994 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Science - Ministry Education
Ozark Christian College