JOEL ANDERSON
FRESNO,CA
Summary
A seasoned ministry worker with a proven track record in ministry, I excel in strategic planning and communication, enhancing team collaboration and community partnerships. My expertise in training and mentoring, coupled with a robust background in kids ministry, has significantly contributed to organizational growth and efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior High Director
Campus Bible Church
Fresno, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Lead and oversee junior high ministry programming and weekly gatherings
- Recruit, train, and support volunteer leaders for student ministry
- Develop engaging curriculum and teaching for junior high students
- Build relationships with students and partner with parents for discipleship
- Plan and execute events, and outreach opportunities
- Foster a positive, safe, and growth-focused environment for students
Mission Care Director
Care Fresno
Fresno, CA
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Created a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork among all members of the caregiving staff.
- Established strong relationships with local community organizations to create partnerships that provided additional resources for the organization.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, orientation, and training of new staff members.
Assistant Site Lead
Care Fresno
Summerset, US
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted the site lead in creating communal relationship with the kids
- Helped site lead run the Care Fresno After School Program at Summerset
Children's Director
River Valley Church
US
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Promoted, planned, and executed RVC Kids Sunday morning Ministries
- Promoted, planned, and executed RVC Kids Events
- Recruited Volunteers for RVC Kids Ministries
- Provide Communication for all volunteers and families at River Valley Church
North Campus 415 North Coordinator
The Well Community Church
US
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Coordinate Sunday Programming
- Provide communication for all 415 leaders
- Recruited New volunteers for 415
- Promoted, planned, and helped execute 415 events
Kids Ministry Volunteer Intern
The Well Community Church
US
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Planned, and helped execute Sunday mornings
- Recruited new leaders for the kids ministry
- Gained experience and knowledge of leading the kids ministry
Childcare Team Member
The Well Community Church
US
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Supervise 6-12-years-old
- Group Leader
- Created live teaching curriculum for May 2019
4th and 5th Grade Leader
The Well
US
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Group Leader
- Live Teaching
Financial Student Representative
Clovis West
Clovis West, US
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Educational Employees Credit Union
- Deposits
- Withdrawals
- Transfers
- Opening accounts
- Helping with loans
- Educational Employees Credit Union
Education
Masters of Arts Degree - Ministry and Leadership Candidate
Western Seminary
05-2025
Bachelors of Arts Degree - History
Fresno State
05-2021
Associates of Arts Degree - History to Transfer
Clovis Community College Center
05-2019
Diploma - undefined
Clovis West High School
05-2017
Skills
- Kids ministry
- Communication
- Training and mentoring
- Reliability
- Strategic Planning
- Database system (Planning Center)
- Service orientation
- Assessment skills
- Time management abilities
- Public Speaking
Timeline
Junior High Director
Campus Bible Church
01.2026 - Current
Mission Care Director
Care Fresno
06.2024 - 11.2025
Assistant Site Lead
Care Fresno
01.2023 - 05.2024
Children's Director
River Valley Church
01.2021 - 01.2024
North Campus 415 North Coordinator
The Well Community Church
01.2020 - 01.2021
Kids Ministry Volunteer Intern
The Well Community Church
01.2019 - 01.2020
4th and 5th Grade Leader
The Well
01.2018 - 01.2019
Childcare Team Member
The Well Community Church
01.2017 - 01.2020
Financial Student Representative
Clovis West
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelors of Arts Degree - History
Fresno State
Associates of Arts Degree - History to Transfer
Clovis Community College Center
Diploma - undefined
Clovis West High School
Masters of Arts Degree - Ministry and Leadership Candidate
Western Seminary