Heather Johnson
Lexington,KY
Summary
Experienced Children’s Pastor with a record of volunteer training, team leadership, and ministry programming. Skilled in curriculum development, event coordination, and family engagement, with a focus on creating safe, well-organized, faith-building environments.
Overview
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1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Pastor
Southland Christian Church
Lexington, Kentucky
03.2013 - Current
- Directed children's ministry programming for Southland Christian Church families.
- Managed child check-in procedures to ensure safety and streamline family ministry operations.
- Recruited and trained volunteers to enhance classroom support and service effectiveness.
- Oversaw special events, holiday programs, and church-wide children's activities.
- Worked with parents to support faith development at home.
- Managed communication with staff, volunteers, and families across ministry settings.
- Visited and counseled church members, offering prayer and support to strengthen community connections.
- Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
- Facilitated communion and baptisms during church services to enhance spiritual engagement.
Children's Pastor
First Christian Church
Kenosha, Wisconsin
01.2006 - 11.2012
- Planned weekly worship, teaching, and Bible lessons for children's environments.
- Developed age-based curriculum for nursery, preschool, and elementary groups.
- Recruited and coached volunteers for classroom and service roles.
- Coordinated child check-in, safety, and family ministry procedures.
- Partnered with parents to support faith formation at home.
- Oversaw special events, holiday programs, and church-wide children's activities.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
Children's Pastor
Capital City Christian Church
Frankfort, Kentucky
10.2001 - 12.2005
- Coordinated volunteer schedules, classroom coverage, and ministry team assignments.
- Developed age-appropriate Bible lessons, crafts, and worship activities.
- Trained volunteer leaders in classroom care, behavior guidance, and child safety.
- Communicated with parents about ministry events, schedules, and spiritual growth.
- Organized check-in procedures, room setup, and weekly campus ministry logistics.
- Planned family outreach events and supported church-wide children's ministry initiatives.
- Reviewed curriculum, activity supplies, and lesson plans for Sunday services.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Facilitated communion services and performed baptisms during worship ceremonies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies
Cincinnati Christian University
Cincinnati, OH05-1997
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Volunteer training
- Check-in systems
- Ministry programming
- Event coordination
- Budget administration
- Team leadership
- Clear communication
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Time management
- Public speaking
- Leadership building
- Volunteer coordination
- Critical thinking
- Teaching
- Religious counseling
- Attention to detail
- Event planning
- Team collaboration
- Written communication
Certification
- Aspire Leadership Development
Timeline
Children's Pastor
Southland Christian Church
03.2013 - Current
Children's Pastor
First Christian Church
01.2006 - 11.2012
Children's Pastor
Capital City Christian Church
10.2001 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies
Cincinnati Christian University