James Abbott
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Caring Minister with over 4 years of teaching God's word to students. Proven success shepherding students. Accomplished at equipping families to raise strong followers of Christ. Efficient and detail-oriented worker with a passion for God. Skilled at training volunteers to best engage with and reach middle and high school aged students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Minister
Eastside Baptist Church
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered engaging sermons tailored specifically for the youth audience, leading to spiritual reflection and growth.
- Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating interactive activities and multimedia into ministry programs.
- Promoted a culture of spiritual growth and discipleship, consistently modeling and encouraging a deepened relationship with God.
- Led weekly Bible study sessions, fostering a deeper understanding of scripture among participants.
- Developed and maintained yearly youth ministry budget.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about church policy, events and youth participation.
- Supported pastoral staff in developing strategies to improve youth participation and spiritual growth.
- Collaborated with local churches to put on large events for the Rock Hill area.
Student Ministry Intern
Calvary Church
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Assisted with the leadership & organization of a ministry consisting of 250 students
- Discipled youth by attending youth ministry activities, active listening and staying up to date on trends.
- Led church services weekly while going to school and assisting with youth ministry programming.
- Collaborated with para-church organizations to reach students in their schools and elsewhere.
- Developed outreach and evangelism programs for students.
- Wrote and delivered sermons.
- Spent time working as counselor for children's camps during the summer.
Customer Service, Loss Prevention
Academy Sports and Outdoors
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Product guidance Communication Conflict resolution
- Inventory control, Monitored all areas of the property, staying alert to signs of suspicious activity and persons
- Completed incident reports, properly documenting all involved parties
- Supported individuals with special needs, including patrons using wheelchairs and crutches.
Sales Associate
Home Depot
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Resolved concerns using strong communication and conflict management skills combined with expert sales abilities
- Located hard-to-find items for customers, checking sister stores and other businesses to satisfy unique needs
- Helped customers navigate the store, complete sales, and process returns
- Created memorable customer experiences by offering personalized sales suppor
- Cleared out older stock regularly, assisting with clearance markdowns and special sales promotions
- Increased per-customer revenue by proactively suggesting additional warranties and complementing purchases.
Water Meter Reader
Water Recourses Inc
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Gathered accurate data from residential and commercial meters across the greater Charlotte area
- Checked different types of water, electric, and gas meters with correct procedures
- Met desired reading timelines through the consistent achievement of daily targets and schedule demands
- Helped with emergency situations as substitute utility service worker to assist with service restorations
- Disconnected services from terminated or past-due accounts by working safely with energized electrical equipment.
Education
Master of Divinity - Youth And Family Ministry
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Religion: Biblical & Theological Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08-2024
Skills
- Teaching God's Word
- Event Planning Knowledge
- Discipleship
- Time Management
- Personal Evangelism
- Lesson Planning
- Student Leadership
- Outreach Initiatives
- Conflict Resolution
- Curriculum Development
- Volunteer Coordination
Spiritual Gifts
- Teaching
- Shepherding
- Administration
References
John Munro
- Place of Employment: Calvary Church
- Position: Senior Pastor
- Contact: 704-341-5333
Cameron Engle
- Place of Employment: Calvary Church
- Position: Pastor of High School Ministry
- Contact: 865-323-8472
Ben Smith
- Place of Employment: Memorial Baptist Church
- Position: Worship Pastor
- Contact: 704-930-5434
Ian Sarmiento
- Place of Employment: Mercy Church
- Position: AVL Technician
- Contact: 732-543-5631
Timeline
Youth Minister
Eastside Baptist Church
08.2024 - Current
Student Ministry Intern
Calvary Church
05.2021 - 08.2024
Customer Service, Loss Prevention
Academy Sports and Outdoors
01.2021 - 03.2021
Sales Associate
Home Depot
06.2020 - 08.2020
Water Meter Reader
Water Recourses Inc
01.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Divinity - Youth And Family Ministry
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Religion: Biblical & Theological Studies
Liberty University
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