Joshua Snodgrass
Midlothian,TX
Summary
Youth Pastor with a proven track record of high productivity and efficient task execution. Expertise in creating engaging youth programs and providing pastoral care while building strong community connections. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, delivering impactful support for youth in both spiritual and personal growth. Ready to leverage extensive church experience in a new pastoral role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Pastor / Director
First Methodist Church Midlothian
Midlothian, USA
03.2023 - Current
- Built the youth ministry from the ground up, creating core systems, policies, and operating procedures.
- Authored a comprehensive student and leader handbook defining expectations, safety standards, and ministry policies.
- Designed and implemented volunteer onboarding, training, and communication systems.
- Established repeatable workflows for weekly programming, events, and annual trips.
- Developed curriculum frameworks and lesson-planning systems to ensure consistency and quality.
- Led retreats, camps, mission trips, and outreach events from planning through execution.
- Managed a multi-thousand-dollar annual budget, fundraising strategy, and trip pricing models.
- Directed the annual pumpkin patch fundraiser, overseeing logistics, volunteers, and promotion.
- Produced and edited promotional and recap videos using Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.
- Managed youth ministry social media to drive engagement and event participation.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring and pastoral care for students and families.
- Collaborated with church staff on strategy, policy alignment, and church-wide planning.
Assistant Director of Children's Ministry
Church of the Servant UMC
Oklahoma City, USA
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Planned and delivered weekly children's programming for Sundays and Wednesdays.
- Led large-scale church and community events from concept to execution.
- Supported ministry programming for children through high school students.
- Filmed, directed, and edited digital content and online worship experiences.
- Managed social media and video strategy for Servant Kids.
Account Executive
OKC Energy FC
Oklahoma City, USA
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Sold season tickets, partial plans, and group packages through outbound sales.
- Met or exceeded weekly and monthly sales targets.
- Built new business pipelines and identified lead acquisition opportunities.
- Maintained accurate CRM records and customer accounts.
- Supported game-day sales operations and customer experience.
Coaching Education Associate
U.S. Soccer Federation
Kansas City, USA
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Coordinated national coaching courses and development workshops.
- Managed schedules for instructors, staff, and youth demo teams.
- Oversaw department customer service communications.
- Maintained equipment inventory for the National Development Center.
Director of High Elements / Athletic Director
Kanakuk Kamps
Branson, USA
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Supervised and trained staff for ropes course and athletic programming.
- Enforced safety protocols, equipment inspections, and risk management.
- Led daily small groups and mentored staff members.
- Worked directly with families to support program goals.
Education
Master of Divinity - Theology
Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore, KY01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSKanakuk LinkYear Program -
Branson, MOSkills
- Program development and policy creation
- Volunteer recruitment and training
- Budget management and fundraising
- Event planning and coordination
- Video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro
- Social media management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Teaching and curriculum development
- Public speaking skills
- Customer service and relationship building
Affiliations
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Skills
Program development, Policy and handbook creation, Volunteer recruitment and training, Budget management, Fundraising, Event planning and coordination, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Video filming and editing, Social media management, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teaching and curriculum development, Public speaking, Customer service, Sales and relationship building
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: 1
- Authorized To Work: U.S.
Timeline
Youth Pastor / Director
First Methodist Church Midlothian
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Children's Ministry
Church of the Servant UMC
07.2020 - 03.2023
Account Executive
OKC Energy FC
06.2019 - 07.2020
Coaching Education Associate
U.S. Soccer Federation
01.2019 - 06.2019
Director of High Elements / Athletic Director
Kanakuk Kamps
05.2015 - 08.2017
Master of Divinity - Theology
Asbury Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
University of Kansas