Liam Eshleman
Cypress,TX
Summary
Professional with significant experience and readiness for pastoral leadership. Skilled in delivering meaningful sermons, providing spiritual guidance, and fostering supportive community. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring effective collaboration and responsiveness to changing needs. Trusted for reliability, empathetic communication, and conflict resolution.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Director
Anderson UMC
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Planned and led bible studies and devotionals to deepen students' faith
- Mentored young students to foster their spiritual growth and confidence
- Cultivated authentic relationships with peers
- Coordinated volunteer efforts to support various youth activities and outreach initiatives.
Pastoral Intern
Texas Annual Conference
Magnolia, TX
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Worked with Senior Pastor to learn skills required to run a church
- Led Youth Sundays for ten weeks
- Visited hospitals and cared for congregants
- Attended mission projects and camps
- Preached, led Bible Studies, and collaborated on theological content.
Pastoral Intern
Texas Annual Conference
Beaumont
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted in planning and executing community outreach programs to foster engagement.
- Collaborated with team to enhance community engagement efforts.orked on multiple programming opportunities( Young at Heart, Music Camp, U.M Army, etc).
- Collaborated with pastoral staff to develop educational materials for congregational learning.
- Engaged in training sessions to enhance knowledge of church operations and best practices.
Praise Band Director
Wesley Foundation
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Led worship sessions, fostering an engaging and uplifting environment for congregants.
- Collaborated with church staff to plan and execute music selections for services.
- Adapted song arrangements to suit diverse congregational preferences and skill levels.
Janitor
Texas A&M Wesley Foundation
College Station, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of facilities by performing regular cleaning and sanitation tasks.
- Operated cleaning equipment, ensuring proper use and maintenance for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to address facility issues promptly, ensuring a safe environment.
Line Crew/ Grill Master
Chipotle Mexican Grill Spring Cypress
Cypress, Texas
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated line during peak hours to ensure timely service.
- Developed customer service skills through hands-on experience
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Education
High School Diploma -
Cypress Woods High School
Cypress05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Ecology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12-2026
Skills
- Bible study planning
- Program planning
- Leadership Development
- Theological collaboration
- Pastoral Care
- Relationship building
- Mentorship
Certification
Certified Candiate of the United Methodist Church
Languages
Fluent in English (speaking, writing, and reading)
Timeline
Pastoral Intern
Texas Annual Conference
05.2026 - 07.2026
Youth Director
Anderson UMC
08.2024 - 05.2026
Janitor
Texas A&M Wesley Foundation
08.2024 - Current
Pastoral Intern
Texas Annual Conference
05.2024 - 07.2024
Praise Band Director
Wesley Foundation
01.2024 - 05.2024
Line Crew/ Grill Master
Chipotle Mexican Grill Spring Cypress
04.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Cypress Woods High School
Bachelor of Science - Ecology
Texas A&M University
Honors
Eagle Scout, Top 10 percent in class, ECCB Academic Scholarship, Cy-Fair Women’s Club Scholarship, Outstanding Methodist Scholarship, National Honor Society, Order of the Arrow member, Paul Bunyan Award, Region Band Member, Member of the top band of a nationally ranked band, Wesley Foundation Service Chair, Wesley Foundation Vice Chair, Texas Annual Conference Intern
Activities
- Wesley Foundation Vice Chair, 2025-2026. Led Student Council to success and planned events and stuff.
- Wesley Foundation Service Chair, 2024, 2024, Planned a week-long winter work project, Collaborated with Texas A&M University for the Big Event, Planned Highway Trash Pickup, Collaborated with the Texas Ramp Project to build a ramp.
- Texas Annual Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry student representative, 2025-2026.
- Galveston Urban Ministries, 2017-06, 2022-03.
- United Methodist Army, 2019-06, 2024-07.
- Washington Youth Summit On the Environment, 2022-06, Heard from professional representatives across the country inspiring youth to get involved., Visited work sites and talked about different careers, Ran through an environmental justice simulation
- Vacation Bible School, 2015, 2024, Led small groups, Led Recreation, Led Bible studies and story time, Led morning programs with students.
- Chaplain for Boy Scout troop, 2016, 2023, Led Boys in prayer during meetings and camping trips
- Youth Mentor, 2019-06, 2023, Mentored new youth at the church I attended