Krissy Jensen
Arvada,CO
Summary
Experienced youth ministry leader with proven track record of fostering spiritual growth and community engagement. Skilled in event planning, mentorship, and curriculum development. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Adaptable and reliable, with deep understanding of youth dynamics and effective communication strategies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Youth Ministries
Spirit of Christ Catholic Community
07.2019 - Current
- Wrote original, story-driven scripts and skits designed to engage diverse audiences and communicate complex ideas clearly and memorably
- Crafted narrative content tailored to specific audiences, balancing humor, emotion, and clarity to inspire participation and reflection
- Adapted tone and messaging to align with organizational values and mission
- Created and distributed regular email newsletters to inform, engage, and motivate families and volunteers
- Wrote clear, engaging emails with calls to action to drive attendance and participation
- Designed digital and print marketing materials using Canva, including flyers, event promotions and informational graphics
- Provided ongoing support to families, volunteers, and church leadership via email and in-person communication
- Responded to questions, resolved issues, and proactively identified communication needs
- Presented information clearly to groups of varying sizes through talks and trainings
- Developed step-by-step explanations to help audiences understand and engage with tools, programs, or events
Assistant Director of Youth Ministries
Spirit of Christ Catholic Community
06.2007 - 06.2019
- Collaborated closely with director and staff to align messaging, priorities, and execution
- Served as a communication bridge between leadership, volunteers, and families
- Managed timelines and communication workflows to ensure clear, timely delivery of information
- Reviewed and edited written materials for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with mission
- Gathered feedback from families, volunteers, and participants to improve communication effectiveness
- Created, reviewed, and edited written content including newsletters, flyers, scripts, and promotional materials
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Colorado, Boulder
05-2009
Skills
- Story-driven content creation
- Email newsletters & email marketing
- Canva
- Relationship building
- Active listening & empathy
- Public speaking
- Teaching & facilitation
- Small & large group presentations
- Proactive self-starter
- Flocknote
Certification
Certificate of Youth Ministry from Steubenville of the Rockies via the Augustine Institute
Timeline
Director of Youth Ministries
Spirit of Christ Catholic Community
07.2019 - Current
Assistant Director of Youth Ministries
Spirit of Christ Catholic Community
06.2007 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Colorado, Boulder