Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
I love making things with my hands! (Playing guitar and Blacksmithing)
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Jacob Hays

Clifton Park,NY

Summary

I am an organized and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

I am hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills. I am always ready to help my team achieve their goals. I am a detail-oriented team player with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Kids Ministry Director

Grace Fellowship Church
03.2022 - Current
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Strengthened relationships with local organizations, fostering partnerships for collaborative projects and initiatives.
  • Created welcoming environments for newcomers, facilitating their integration into church life through targeted programming.
  • Worked very closely with our Student Ministry to build a stronger "Next Generation Ministry".
  • Established new ministries tailored to address specific needs within our congregation and community at large.
  • Mentored emerging ministry leaders, providing guidance on spiritual development and pastoral responsibilities.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Launched parent programs that fostered deeper connections among parents and kids while promoting spiritual growth.
  • Increased ministry growth through effective leadership and strategic planning.
  • Enhanced congregation engagement by implementing innovative community outreach programs and events.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive budgets, ensuring responsible financial management for the ministry.
  • Fostered a culture of spiritual growth and development through ongoing discipleship initiatives and opportunities for deepening faith.
  • Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
  • Managed staff recruitment and supervision processes, ensuring a skilled team committed to furthering the ministry''s mission.

Kids Ministries Associate

Vale Church
06.2020 - 03.2022
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Strengthened relationships with local organizations, fostering partnerships for collaborative projects and initiatives.
  • Created a welcoming environment for newcomers, facilitating their integration into church life through targeted programming.
  • Oversaw facilities maintenance efforts, ensuring a clean and safe environment conducive to worship and fellowship activities.
  • Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to maturity and interests of students.
  • Planned curriculum to meet individual needs, interests and abilities of students.

Student Ministry Director

Village Bible Church
02.2018 - 11.2019
  • Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating creative activities and relevant discussions into ministry programs.
  • Championed the importance of relationship-building within the ministry by hosting regular social events designed to foster connection and camaraderie among students.
  • Assessed program effectiveness regularly through surveys and feedback sessions with both students and parents alike.
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Provided pastoral care and guidance to students, addressing their spiritual needs and fostering personal growth.
  • Established effective communication channels between parents, volunteers, and students, ensuring transparency in organizational decisions.
  • Spearheaded a mentorship program, pairing adult volunteers with students for one-on-one support and guidance.
  • Boosted community outreach efforts by organizing and leading various service projects for students to participate in.
  • Recruited trained, and supervised volunteer leaders to effectively support the Student Ministry program''s goals.
  • Managed budgets efficiently for various programs within the Student Ministry department to ensure responsible use of resources.

Student Ministries Pastor

Cornerstone Church
08.2016 - 02.2018
  • Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating creative activities and relevant discussions into ministry programs.
  • Championed the importance of relationship-building within the ministry by hosting regular social events designed to foster connection and camaraderie among students.
  • Assessed program effectiveness regularly through surveys and feedback sessions with both students and parents alike.
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Provided pastoral care and guidance to students, addressing their spiritual needs and fostering personal growth.
  • Established effective communication channels between parents, volunteers, and students, ensuring transparency in organizational decisions.
  • Spearheaded a mentorship program, pairing adult volunteers with students for one-on-one support and guidance.
  • Boosted community outreach efforts by organizing and leading various service projects for students to participate in.
  • Recruited trained, and supervised volunteer leaders to effectively support the Student Ministry program''s goals.
  • Managed budgets efficiently for various programs within the Student Ministry department to ensure responsible use of resources.

Education

Bachelors of Pastoral Ministry & Leadership -

Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL

Bachelors of Biblical Science/Pastoral Leadership -

Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, PA
05.2026

Skills

  • Administrative Leadership
  • Spiritual Guidance
  • Teaching
  • Problem-Solving
  • Excellent Communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Program Planning
  • Program Management
  • Ethical Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Individual Counseling/Crisis Management

I love making things with my hands! (Playing guitar and Blacksmithing)

Many of my hobbies are centered around creating new things! I find lots of joy in art, music, and blacksmithing. These hobbies are therapeutic for me and open my mind to better engage the world around me. 

Timeline

Kids Ministry Director

Grace Fellowship Church
03.2022 - Current

Kids Ministries Associate

Vale Church
06.2020 - 03.2022

Student Ministry Director

Village Bible Church
02.2018 - 11.2019

Student Ministries Pastor

Cornerstone Church
08.2016 - 02.2018

Bachelors of Pastoral Ministry & Leadership -

Moody Bible Institute

Bachelors of Biblical Science/Pastoral Leadership -

Lancaster Bible College

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