Joel Parker
Corinth,Mississippi
Summary
Experienced with guiding and mentoring youth in spiritual settings. Utilizes effective communication and leadership skills to foster nurturing environment. Track record of creating impactful programs that promote personal and spiritual development.
High-energy Youth Pastor highly effective at building and leading programs for 7th through 12th grade. Knowledgeable about planning weekly classes and services, special events, and overnight retreats.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Representative
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes
10.2024 - Current
- Coordinated events and activities to promote organizational initiatives and increase participation.
- Trained and mentored leadership teams on effective communication strategies and best practices.
- Developed and executed outreach programs to enhance community engagement and awareness.
- Collaborated with coaches to refine techniques and optimize training sessions.
- Worked with School District's leaders to equip Faith based leaders on their campus
Youth Pastor
Gaines Chapel
08.2024 - Current
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Improved communication among youth group members with regular social media updates, newsletters, and announcements about upcoming events.
- Improved learning with creation of dynamic, interactive lesson plans that covered essential biblical teachings.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Maintenance
Corinth City Park
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
Maintenance
Blue Mountain College
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
Referee
Ripley City Park
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Navigated difficult situations using effective communication and explanation of game rules.
- Enforced rules and regulations during games to facilitate safe and fair play.
- Coordinated with other referees to execute smooth and consistent games.
Church Intern
First Presbyterian
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Helped with special events to coordinate resources, spaces, and schedules.
- Taught Sunday school classes to impart values of faith.
- Organized weekly youth activities for increased church engagement.
Import and Export Coordinator
Shipp And Wooley Eye Center
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Prepared and submitted reports on import and export activity to management.
- Assisted with problem resolution and dispute management relating to import and export activities.
Restaurant Waiter
Smith
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Blue Mountain College
Blue Mountain, MS05.2024
Skills
- Program development
- Volunteer management
- Training Team Members
- Discipleship
- Leadership training
- Counseling
- Community engagement
- Event coordination
- Communication strategies
- Interactive lesson planning
- Youth mentorship
Running, Soccer,
Ran high school cross country from seventh grade through my current season. Currently running at the collegiate level, as a senior in college.
Played soccer from ninth grade through twelfth grade.
Timeline
Area Representative
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes
10.2024 - Current
Youth Pastor
Gaines Chapel
08.2024 - Current
Maintenance
Corinth City Park
12.2022 - 01.2023
Maintenance
Blue Mountain College
05.2022 - 08.2022
Referee
Ripley City Park
09.2021 - 11.2021
Church Intern
First Presbyterian
08.2020 - 05.2021
Import and Export Coordinator
Shipp And Wooley Eye Center
02.2020 - 05.2020
Restaurant Waiter
Smith
05.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Blue Mountain College