Mandy Jones
Houston,Texas
Summary
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
Director of Family Ministry
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOUSTON
08.2020 - 03.2024
- Responsible for discipleship, facilities, and programming for over 200 children ages 0-18.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised team of staff and volunteers.
- Planned and executed events, camps, retreats, mission trips, and weekly programming.
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Delivered constructive feedback on children to parents and guardians and informed of any disciplinary issues.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Children's Ministry Director
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOUSTON
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Responsible for discipleship of children ages 0-6th grade
- Recruited, trained and supervised staff and volunteers including administrative assistant and program coordinator
- Selected age appropriate curriculum to help with discipleship of children
- Provided resources for parents and family discipleship
- Worked with other church staff to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs, and develop ways to encourage program participation
- Schedule special events such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats to aid in discipleship and spiritual growth, as well as fostering community
- Publicity for programs through social media, newsletters, bulletins, or mailings
- Analyzed revenue and program cost, managed Children's Ministry budget.
Pastoral Intern
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOUSTON
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Preaching in all worship venues, both contemporary and traditional
- Pastoral care, including but not limited to counseling members, hospital visits, and visitor follow up
- Assisting with planning and leading worship and creative development of sermon series'
- Created and led Service of Hope and Remembrance
- Assisted with funerals and special services.
Education
Master of Arts -
HOUSTON CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Houston, TX05.2026
Master of Divinity - Theology
PERKINS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Dallas08.2017
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Humanities
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Ames, IA12.2004
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Issues Resolution
- Conflict Resolution
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Director of Family Ministry
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOUSTON
08.2020 - 03.2024
Children's Ministry Director
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOUSTON
08.2017 - 08.2020
Pastoral Intern
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOUSTON
08.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Arts -
HOUSTON CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Master of Divinity - Theology
PERKINS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Humanities
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY