Jonny Burns
Yorba Linda,CA
Summary
Ambitious Student and Young Adult Pastor offering 6 years of experience in inspiring youth and young adults towards a life-long journey of enjoying God. Will bring a highly relational, vision focused, Christ centered leadership. Driven by the joy found in Jesus and the desire to help others live the abundant life. Takes the truth of God deadly serious with a happy, non-anxious presence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Pastor
Richfield Community Church
06.2018 - Current
- Provides spiritual and administrative leadership to RCC's Student Ministry and manages daily operations.
- Primary focus is investing in strong leadership teams.
- Implements creative worship services and midweek programs that captivate students, resulting in increased attendance.
- Develops curriculum for sermons and small group sessions, enhancing faith-based discussions and learning experiences.
- Preaches weekly, primarily helping students learn how to read and apply Scripture.
- Oversees our Young Adult Community, including investing in our College lead.
- Preaches to main congregation 3-5 times per year.
- Organized mission trips, leader retreats, and Summer/Winter Camps to promote community and spiritual health.
- Collaborates with church staff to plan events, special services, etc, fostering spiritual connections among attendees.
- Engages weekly in sermon prep meetings with our preaching team.
Young Adult Leader
Richfield Community Church
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Created a brand new Young Adult Community
- Multiplied 4 Young Adult Life Groups
- Empowered young adults to address real-world challenges confidently in faith
- Leveraged social media platforms for effective promotion of events and information
- Developed curriculum, annual calendars, and retreats
Camp Counselor
Forest Home
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Facilitated team-building exercises that encouraged collaboration among peers while improving interpersonal skills among participants.
- Promoted camper growth through individualized attention, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Invested in hundreds of new students and parents weekly.
- Developed my own 10 week curriculum each Summer.
Varsity Baseball Coach
Whittier Christian High School
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Assisted in developing team goals
- Helped make difficult decisions on who gets cut
- Created and carried out practices and drills weekly
- Developed players leadership abilities
Education
Masters in Preaching And Pastoral Ministry -
Talbot School of Theology
La Mirada12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Biola University
La Mirada05.2015
Skills
- Biblical Knowledge
- Individual Counseling
- Youth ministry
- Fundraising
- Preaching
- Teaching Scripture
- Disciple-making
- Shepherding
- Organizational Leadership
- Spiritual leadership
- Biblically based
- Discipleship training
- Sermon Preparation
- Leadership Development
Timeline
Student Pastor
Richfield Community Church
06.2018 - Current
Young Adult Leader
Richfield Community Church
09.2015 - 12.2017
Camp Counselor
Forest Home
06.2012 - 08.2014
Varsity Baseball Coach
Whittier Christian High School
01.2012 - 05.2014
Masters in Preaching And Pastoral Ministry -
Talbot School of Theology
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Biola University
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