Joshua Owen
Benton,KY
Summary
Mission-oriented Youth Pastor successful in developing an youth ministry programs and serving as positive role model. Highly motivated in helping youths strengthen personal relationships with God and while providing growth opportunities. Talent in program administration, operations management and spiritual leadership.
Compassionate Youth Leader building purposeful relationships to inspire personal confidence and spirit-driven growth. Proactive supporter of community outreach initiatives to nurture support networks and open doors for program sponsorship and expansion. Proponent of tailored event planning to maximize attendance and engagement at every level of development. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Pastor
Altona Baptist Church
04.2023 - Current
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer..
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the congregation's youth ministry program.
- Increased youth group attendance by creating dynamic worship services tailored to engage a younger audience.
- Taught and counseled youth ages 10 to 18
- Recruited volunteers from the congregation to assist in various aspects of the youth ministry program such as event planning or leading small groups during Bible studies or retreats and VBS.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
School Security Guard/Football Coach
Shawnee High School
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Reduced incidents of vandalism by patrolling school grounds and maintaining a visible presence during after-school activities.
- Implemented access control measures to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering the school premises.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies or potentially dangerous situations, effectively diffusing conflicts before they escalated further.
- Assisted in coordinating emergency drills for students and staff, ensuring everyone understood their roles during actual emergencies.
- Coached High School Football
- Enhanced player skills through focused coaching, personalized feedback, and tailored drills.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Encouraged sportsmanship and teamwork among players both on the field and during off-field activities.
- Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Negotiated and resolved conflicts between players, parents and staff to restore order.
Associate Pastor/Youth Pastor
Sunnyside Baptist Church
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Over see all aspects of the children's and youth department.
- Also took care of all church grounds from sound booth to mowing the church yard .
- Supported senior pastor in developing impactful sermon series, resulting in increased attendance and spiritual growth.
- Planned camps and organized and executing mission trips, leading to a stronger sense of purpose among participants.
- Facilitated weekly Bible studies aimed at deepening understanding of Scripture while fostering a supportive learning environment.
Senior Program Director
YMCA
03.2016 - 10.2020
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering professional growth and skill development within the team.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members by creating forums for open dialogue and collaborative problemsolving.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms that contributed to overall cost savings for the organization.
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders, promoting collaboration and effective communication.
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing strategic plans.
- Managed complex initiatives, navigating challenges to achieve successful outcomes in a dynamic environment.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using key performance indicators, informing future strategy adjustments.
- Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Studies
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
Pineville, KY05.2026
High School Diploma -
Murray High School
Murray, KY05.2009
Skills
- Teaching
- Preaching
- Pastoral counseling
- Pastoral Care
- Spiritual leadership
- Mission-oriented
- Organizational Leadership
- Community Service
- Discipleship training
- Volunteer Management
- Biblically based
- Children's ministry
- Youth ministry
Affiliations
- Ky Changers
- Crossings Camps
Timeline
Family Pastor
Altona Baptist Church
04.2023 - Current
School Security Guard/Football Coach
Shawnee High School
07.2020 - 06.2022
Associate Pastor/Youth Pastor
Sunnyside Baptist Church
07.2020 - 11.2021
Senior Program Director
YMCA
03.2016 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Studies
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
High School Diploma -
Murray High School