Holly Martin
Cleveland,TN
Summary
Experienced Childrens Pastor bringing 12 years' of success in Childrens Church. Adept in building integrated long-term plans guiding ministries in educational and spiritual formation. Ready to bring expertise in organizational management, program administration and feeding hungering spirits with the Word of God.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Childrens Church Teacher
Dwelling Place Church Int.
Cleveland, TN
08.2023 - Current
- Created a safe environment that encourages active participation from all children during church service.
- Assisted church staff members with projects and attended necessary staff meetings.
- Prepared and presented Sunday School lessons, utilizing teacher guide and other creative resources.
- Arrived before Sunday School class began to supervise and develop relationships with children.
- Spread faith through various evangelistic means, including preaching, Bible readings and group activities.
- Monitored student behavior while ensuring safety at all times according to established policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance and support to help children grow in their faith journey.
- Worked with ministry team to gather materials for lessons.
- Maintained safe environment for children and teachers by upholding church policies.
- Presented and prepared weekly sermons and bible lessons for congregation.
Childrens Pastor
The Tribe United
Cleveland, TN
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Carried out administrative responsibilities for children's ministry.
- Planned and directed children's church services to share stories with moral and biblical messages.
- Encouraged positive peer interactions among the congregation's young people through games, activities, and service projects.
- Provided spiritual guidance and counsel to families in the church community.
- Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
- Created and managed a volunteer team to assist with Sunday school activities.
- Coordinated with pastor to define and advance children's ministry vision and align with overall church vision.
- Implemented creative methods of teaching biblical principles that engage students of all ages.
- Gathered classroom supplies and materials.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula for children's ministry programs.
- Organized and oversaw Sunday school classes for children between ages newborn and 12 years old.
- Created handouts and forms such as monthly overview for parents.
- Attended meetings to discuss program direction, finances and other information.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Assigned responsibilities and tasks to volunteers and staff members.
Childrens Church Lead Teacher
The Tribe United
Cleveland, TN
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Created and managed a volunteer team to assist with Sunday school activities.
- Planned and directed children's church services to share stories with moral and biblical messages.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.
- Completed teacher observations to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to teaching methods.
Childrens Church Lead Teacher
Cleveland Christain Fellowship
Cleveland, TN
08.2012 - 03.2018
- Demonstrated and reinforced values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.
- Assisted with childcare and enabled parents to attend church services without distraction.
- Spread faith through various evangelistic means, including preaching, Bible readings and group activities.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish goals.
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Cleaning and Sanitization
- Records Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Activity Coordination
- Positive Reinforcement
- Creative Thinking
- Classroom Organization
- Infant Care
- Activity Planning and Leadership
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Sunday School Instruction
- Lessons Implementation
- Spiritual Guidance
- Administrative Oversight
- Microsoft Office
- Parent Communication
- Lesson Development
Affiliations
I am a wife of nearly 13 years and mother to 5 children on this side of Heaven. I homeschool my children and teach them what it looks like to apply Gods word in our daily lives. My heart is to raise up Godly children in knowing their true identity in Christ, and I strive to bring this same love to my classrooms.
Timeline
Lead Childrens Church Teacher
Dwelling Place Church Int.
08.2023 - Current
Childrens Pastor
The Tribe United
12.2021 - 03.2023
Childrens Church Lead Teacher
The Tribe United
04.2019 - 04.2020
Childrens Church Lead Teacher
Cleveland Christain Fellowship
08.2012 - 03.2018
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