EVANGELIST EBONY PERRY-SMITH

• Encouraged and facilitated spiritual growth of parishioners and discipled new Christians.
• Wrote and delivered sermons.
• Maintained religious records and documents.
• Provide pastoral counseling to members of congregation.
• Monitored and participated in social media community user groups conversations to engage technical audience.
• Created inspiring worship to encourage people to serve in church and community.
• Revitalized congregation through outreach and ministry engagement.
• As worship leader, facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
• Conduct and lead Bible Study via online or in person
• Conduct and lead Sunday School
• Engage congregation to serve
• Developed and implemented educational programs for youth.
• Provided guidance to members of congregation.
• Prayer warrior
• Event Planner for church activities

• Utilized excellent organizational and communications skills to coordinate and motivate volunteers.
• Built rapport with teenagers and guardians by delivering engaging Sunday school lectures and hosting events for youth ministry members.
• Kept records of youth participation and youth ministry budget.
• Communicated with parents and guardians about church policy, events and youth participation.
• Maintained social media presence to increase youth participation in Christ-focused activities and events.
• Acted as confidant for many young church members to enhance faith and personal growth.
• Planned weekly groups as well as special events.
• Taught and counseled youth and children ages 6-college young adults.
• Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
• Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
• Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged elementary to college age to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
• Lead programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
• Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
• Planned and conducted worship services, and wrote sermons.
• Listened to students in regards to their vision and ideas for the children, youth ministry.

• Officiated special services such as pastoral/church anniversaries, holiday program events
• Oversee administration and management of all areas of ministry
• Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations
• Lead programs such as worship, study, fellowship, dance team and service opportunities
• Minister the Word in service
• Travel and Minister the Word
• Computer/Zoom Meet/Social Media Skills
• Built rapport with teenagers and guardians by delivering engaging Sunday school lectures and hosting events for youth ministry members.
• Kept records of youth participation and youth ministry budget.
• Maintained social media presence to increase youth participation in Christ-focused activities and events.
• Communicated with parents and guardians about church policy, events and youth participation.
• Acted as confidant for many young church members to enhance faith and personal growth.
• Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged elementary to college to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.

Administered the Word and prayed via online ministry

• Worked with Children's Pastor to develop lesson plans and special events for children
• Delivered constructive feedback on children to parents and guardians and informed of any disciplinary issues
• Conducted safety and wellness inspections of facilities and sanitized toys and surfaces
• Supervised volunteers working with children from ages 2 months to 12 years.
• Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
• Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
• Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors.
• Supervised children from 1 month elementary age.
• Delivered constructive feedback on children to parents and guardians and informed of any disciplinary issues.
• Offered individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems.
• Skilled with care and specific needs of physically handicapped or disabled children.
• Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
• Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
• Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
• Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
• Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
• Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
• Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.

• Coached, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative and poised team members
• Worship/Praise Dance Leader
• Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
• Engaged youth by following, implementing and assisting in creating lesson plans.
• Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.