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Kyle Wendel

Burton,MI

Summary

A compassionate leader with over a decade of experience at The River Church, adept in strategic planning and volunteer management. Spearheaded the transition to a new management system at Emmanuel Church, enhancing efficiency. Excelled in mentoring, significantly impacting youth and adult ministries across multiple campuses. Proven track record in spiritual leadership and organizational development.



Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Connection Pastor

Emmanuel Church
08.2023 - Current
  • Plan out services, preach monthly, and work alongside other pastors to lead the church
  • Oversee all church administration
  • Spearheaded the church's transition to a new management database and app
  • Lead the staff to become more streamlined in planning, communication, and branding
  • Manage all adult ministries and events
  • Recruit and lead the volunteer assimilation team
  • Counsel with and care for members regularly

Student & Young Adult Pastor

The River Church
01.2013 - 08.2023

Worked here for 10+ years in multiple roles and responsibilities. This is my home church where I was very excited to jump into ministry in any way that I could. Was willing to work in any role that was needed and wore multiple hats over the years.

2021-2023 - Young Adult Pastor

  • Oversaw all Young Adult Ministries for all 9 church campuses
  • Led the team of other Young Adult Pastors across all campuses
  • Strategized how to connect to an age group that is steadily leaving the church
  • Managed the Guest Services team at my campus on top of other duties

2016-2023 - Student Pastor

  • Started a youth group from the ground up
  • Mentored and counseled students on a regular basis
  • Planned, managed, and directed Summer Camp of 300+ middle school and high school students
  • Used Planning Center to schedule services, volunteers, and manage people

2015-2021 - Children's Pastor

  • Recruited and led a team of 50+ volunteers to run the ministry.
  • Planned, managed, and directed Summer Camp of 300+ children
  • Wrote curriculum and filmed videos for classes and camp
  • Used Planning Center to schedule our services, volunteers, and manage people
  • Communicated with parents weekly to help lead their children on the spiritual walk

2013-2015 - Maintenance - Children's & Student Intern

  • Managed all facilities and grounds
  • Learned to lead Children's Sunday service and midweek
  • Learned to lead Student midweek and bus ministry

Education

Ordination of Gospel Ministry - Ministry

River Church Pastors Academy
Holly, MI
2016

High School Diploma -

Davison High School
Davison, MI
05.2012

Skills

  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Strategic Planning
  • Discipleship Training
  • Spiritual Leadership
  • Volunteer Management
  • Organizational Leadership

Timeline

Connection Pastor

Emmanuel Church
08.2023 - Current

Student & Young Adult Pastor

The River Church
01.2013 - 08.2023

Ordination of Gospel Ministry - Ministry

River Church Pastors Academy

High School Diploma -

Davison High School
Kyle Wendel