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Kevin Weikel

West Suffield,CT

Summary

With 19 years of experience as an Associate Minister at First Church of Christ in Simsbury, CT, I offer extensive knowledge and expertise as an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. Throughout my career, I have focused on serving children, youth, and general ministries, emphasizing teaching, preaching, pastoral care, mission and justice work, and leadership development. My goal is to cultivate compassionate and justice-oriented hearts to impact individuals and communities positively. Prior to ministry, I worked as an instrumental music teacher at Penndale Middle School and Souderton Middle and High Schools in Pennsylvania. Additionally, I gained valuable experience as a camp counselor during multiple summers.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Minister

First Church of Christ
01.2005 - Current
  • Lead children and youth ministries, including retreats, mission trips, and faith development programs
  • Provide pastoral care, counseling, and officiate life events (weddings, funerals, baptisms)
  • Organize and supervise youth mission and justice opportunities, including annual summer mission trips
  • Manage volunteer leaders and staff, fostering leadership and personal growth
  • Preach regularly and contribute to general ministry responsibilities.

Faith Formation Director

Salem United Church of Christ
08.2003 - 06.2005
  • Designed and implemented curriculum for children and youth faith development
  • Coordinated volunteer and ministry efforts.

Faith Formation Director

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
09.2000 - 07.2003
  • Developed and led faith formation programs for children and youth
  • Provided pastoral care and leadership in the community.

Instrumental Music Teacher

Pendale Middle School
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Taught instrumental music and led ensembles, cultivating student engagement and musical skills.

Instrumental Music Teacher

Souderton Middle School and High School
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Instructed students in music performance and theory, fostering an appreciation for the arts.

Education

Master of Divinity -

Lancaster Theological Seminary
Lancaster, PA
01.2005

Bachelor of Science in Music Education -

Millersville University
Millersville, PA
01.2000

Pennridge High School
01.1995

Skills

  • Teaching and public speaking expertise
  • Curriculum creation and implementation
  • Organizing and leading retreats, mission trips, and youth programs
  • Pastoral care to individuals, couples, and families, including grief, crisis, and marriage counseling
  • Officiating weddings, funerals, and baptisms
  • Supervision and leadership development of staff and volunteers
  • Implementing service and justice initiatives
  • Engagement in interfaith dialogue
  • Experience with administration and fundraising

Certification

  • Family Systems Theory
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Adaptive Leadership

Resumetitle

Resume for Springfield College Graduate School Application (MSW)

Timeline

Associate Minister

First Church of Christ
01.2005 - Current

Faith Formation Director

Salem United Church of Christ
08.2003 - 06.2005

Faith Formation Director

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
09.2000 - 07.2003

Instrumental Music Teacher

Pendale Middle School
01.2000 - 01.2002

Instrumental Music Teacher

Souderton Middle School and High School
01.2000 - 01.2002

Master of Divinity -

Lancaster Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Science in Music Education -

Millersville University

Pennridge High School

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