Keon Kitchner
Johnson City
Summary
Proven ministry leader with experience building and growing youth programs that disciple, equip, and engage students. Skilled in mentoring leaders, developing teams, and creating sustainable ministry systems that support spiritual growth. Passionate about guiding and investing in people, ready to expand this calling to families within the church community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Director
Calvary's Love Church
Johnson City
08.2022 - 01.2026
- Expanded weekly youth attendance from an average of 3 students to over 70, with a record high of 111 students on a Wednesday night.
- Reached and ministered to 500+ students over three years through weekly services.
- Built and empowered a team-based leadership structure, developing Team Leads to oversee ministry areas, including:
Production Team
Creative Team
FIT Team
Youth Alive Team
Worship Team - Launched and developed an Emcee Team, equipping our Youth leaders in communication skills and ensuring smooth transitions throughout weekly services.
- Led quarterly leadership gatherings to invest in all Youth Leaders.
- Conducted monthly leadership training with Team Leads to strengthen vision and Team health.
- Designed and implemented a 4-step onboarding process to effectively train, integrate, and retain new volunteers.
- Prepared and delivered weekly sermons, clearly communicating biblical truth in a way that engaged and inspired students.
- Planned, organized, and executed nine youth events annually to foster connection, spiritual growth, and community.
- Launched “Youth Alive,” a student-led initiative empowering students to share their faith and represent Jesus in their schools.
- Organized and led annual student trips, including:
Transporting 70 students and 20 chaperones Fine Arts
Leading 30+ students to summer camp - Developed a transportation system to provide access for students in areas with limited transit options.
- Managed the youth ministry budget with strong stewardship, accountability, and strategic allocation of resources.
- Built sustainable systems and structures to support long-term ministry growth and leader development.
- Established and launched the youth ministry social media presence, training leaders to post four times weekly, resulting in increased reach and student engagement.
- Built and implemented small groups beyond Wednesday nights, creating consistent, intentional discipleship environments.
- Learned and applied Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro to enhance ministry communications, graphics, and video content.
- Took initiative in integrating Subsplash into youth ministry operations and helped train church staff during early adoption.
- Initiated and led the early-stage partnership with Southeastern University (SEU), helping establish a Christ-centered higher education pathway at Calvary’s Love that is now fully operational with 13 enrolled students.
After School Director
Calvary's Love Church
Johnson City
08.2022 - 01.2026
- Ran and operated a community-based after-school program twice weekly (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4–6 PM).
- Created a program offering students opportunities to explore cooking, dance, arts and crafts, STEM, physical education, and more.
- Developed a period-based schedule (three periods: 4:00–4:45 PM, 4:45–5:15 PM, and dinner time) to ensure structured and efficient program operations.
- Recruited, trained, and empowered leaders to oversee program departments.
- Supervised department leaders to ensure quality programming and strong team collaboration.
- Taught students practical tools for emotional awareness and self-regulation, using a trauma-informed approach.
- Worked closely with Social Services to ensure students received access to resources and support beyond the program when needed.
- Partnered with local businesses to provide skill-based workshops that equipped students with real-world knowledge.
- Organized and executed quarterly community outreach events, including Back-to-School Bash, Christmas Party, End-of-Year Celebration, and Summer Camp.
- Implemented a database system, AfterSchool HQ, to effectively track student attendance and program information.
- Oversaw building maintenance and ensured the facility was safe and welcoming for all students.
- Served over 300 students ages 4–18 over three years, many from high-trauma backgrounds, while developing leaders to be trauma-informed and responsive.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology Of Ministry
SUM
El Dorado Hills, CA06-2024
Skills
- Team leadership
- Event planning
- Budget management
- Sermon preparation
- Community outreach
- Student engagement
Timeline
Youth Director
Calvary's Love Church
08.2022 - 01.2026
After School Director
Calvary's Love Church
08.2022 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Theology Of Ministry
SUM