KATHLEEN Franklin
Hoover,AL
Summary
Creative and highly-motivated person with a desire to learn and grow various fields of ministry within a church setting. Strong work ethic, attention to detail, interpersonal skills with all age groups, and adaptable to varying environments. Collaborative and positive attitude, enjoys fostering community for others.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Christ Episcopal Church
01.2018 - Current
- Organized the recruitment and management of volunteers for teaching Christian Formation to adults.
- Recruited and supervised interns to oversee youth programming.
- Created a comprehensive budget for both youth and adult formation
- Efficiently managed large-scale gatherings catering to individuals of all ages
- Demonstrated effective written communication skills
- Fostered intergenerational connections within the parish
Missioner for Youth Campus & Young Adult Ministry
Episcopal Diocese of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Assisted in creating a safe environment where young adults could express themselves freely.
- Organized and ran meetings with youth, students, and young adults to discuss goals and objectives.
- Facilitated workshops on leadership, conflict resolution, and team building skills for youth ministers
- Participated in professional development activities related to working with adolescents or teens.
- Planned special events such as holiday parties or recreational outings for the group.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to young adults on personal development topics.
- Created meaningful content for newsletters, websites, and social media posts related to youth ministry programs and initiatives.
- Coached college students on communication techniques, problem solving strategies, and goal setting practices.
- Recruited volunteer leadership for the Youth Department
- Recruited clergy to participate in diocesan activities such as Happening, Youth Department Events, College Retreat, and Young Adult Retreats.
- Developed a budget plan for all three areas of ministry
Director of Youth Ministry
Christ Episcopal Church
Tuscaloosa, AL
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Executed Sunday and Wednesday night EYC programs
- Managed and supervised a team of youth ministry interns
- Coordinated various off-campus events targeting youth.
- Implemented a successful strategy to increase funding for youth ministry programming
- Designed and implemented strategies for generating funds, focusing on youth community
Director of Youth Ministry
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Huntsville, Alabama
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Initiated conversations around topics relevant to today's young people such as mental health awareness or social justice issues
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as conferences or webinars related to working with young people.
- Responded promptly and professionally to inquiries or complaints from participants and their families regarding issues arising within the program.
- Provided pastoral counseling to individuals and groups within the youth ministry as needed.
- Created and maintained strong relationships with families, volunteers, and community partners to build a supportive network of resources for the youth ministry.
- Developed strategic plans for long-term growth of the youth ministry program based on feedback from families.
- Recruited volunteers for various roles within the youth ministry program.
- Managed budgeting processes related to the youth ministry program including expenses, preparing vestry reports, fundraising initiatives.
- Collaborated closely with church leadership to ensure alignment with overall mission and vision of organization.
- Developed and implemented innovative youth ministry programs to foster spiritual growth in young people.
- Coordinated outreach efforts to engage youth within their community.
Education
Calhoun Community College
01.2017
Communication Studies, Auburn University
01.2013
Jefferson State Community College
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Coordinated and facilitated large-scale events for youth, college students, and young adults
- Developed creative and original programming for spiritual formation for youth and young adults
- Build systems for sustainable ministry
- Developed budgets for parishes and the diocesan youth, young adult, and campus ministry department
- Developed leadership of young adults
- Handles stressful environments with confidence and assuredness
- Ready and willing to take on and learn from challenges
- Attention to Detail
- Written Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Diocesan Involvement
- Developed and executed programming for Sophomore Camp with Rev. Paul Pradat, Rev. Jamie Osborn, Rev. Polly Robb
- Served on Program staff with Rev. Paul Pradat for Primary Camp in 2023 and 2024
- Co-Chair of Special Session Steering and Fundraising Committees
Timeline
Missioner for Youth Campus & Young Adult Ministry
Episcopal Diocese of Alabama
06.2019 - 07.2022
Director of Youth Ministry
Christ Episcopal Church
06.2018 - 06.2019
Christ Episcopal Church
01.2018 - Current
Director of Youth Ministry
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
01.2014 - 01.2017
Calhoun Community College
Communication Studies, Auburn University
Jefferson State Community College
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