Lydia Nganga

Disciple others by equipping them with tools to live an effective Christian life in community as revealed from study of God’s word and the Holy spirit.

Assist my mentor in leading Freedom bible study and various bible studies throughout the internship program.

Facilitate youth and young adults bible .

Develop leadership skills that is able to navigate different cultural issues in a multicultural ministry team.

• Served as great role model for children by teaching how to learn, grow and serve as part of church.
• Helped organize and lead their very first vacation bible school.
• Supported fun, interactive environment for learning and ministry.
• Helped develop and maintain age-appropriate recreational program to promote spiritual growth through cooperative play.
• Maintained appropriate communication with parents regarding child activities and incidents.

• Supported fellow choir members by offering constructive feedback and encouragement during practice sessions.
• Enhanced choir performance by consistently attending rehearsals and practicing assigned music diligently.
• Performed at community outreach events such as holiday concerts at nursing homes or charity fundraisers, spreading joy through music while giving back to others.
• Demonstrated versatility by adapting to various musical styles, enhancing the choir''s overall performance quality.

• Direct, develop and support new believers Bible Study groups.

• Ensure sound doctrine is maintained in all teaching environments in the church.

• Recruit and train teachers for all Bible Study groups.

• Work with Children, Students, and Adult Ministry to ensure a cohesive discipleship plan

• Communicating clear vision and wins for staff and volunteer teams on a regular basis.
  • Building systems and structures that lead people from being spectators to volunteers.
  • Overseeing systems for background checks, safety, and security procedures.
  • Overseeing scheduling, training, and care of volunteers.
  • Championing the children’s ministry leadership development strategy.
  • Providing centralized efforts for training leaders (retreats, tools, etc.)
  • Providing staff and volunteer teams with current children’s ministry best practices.
  • Providing regular evaluations and feedback to team members.
  • Managing budget forecasts and expenses for team leaders.
• Oversight of Campus Weekend Experiences
  Responsible for creating programs that provide engaging environments for children:
  • Develop Scope & Sequence for Children’s Ministry from Birth to 5th Grade (in collaboration with Director) to teach Bible Stories, Bible Memory Verses, Books of the Bible, Theology,
  Apologetics on increasing grade levels.
  • Build teams of communicators and teachers who can creatively engage kids with the truth of God’s
  Word and teach them how to apply it to their young lives.
  • Providing insight and direction for big picture programming and creative planning processes.
  • Selecting relevant curriculum, props, and games for weekend experiences.
  • Creating and maintaining a safe environment for all kids.
• Oversight of Small Groups (Elementary Age Environments)
  Constructs practical onramps and systems to help kids move from visiting to belonging and growing:
  • Developing a systematic and effective effort to integrate kid’s small groups into weekend environments.
  • Implementing a strategy to equip parents to help their kids take their next steps toward Christ beyond
  Sunday.
  Additional Children’s Ministry Director – Ministry Responsibilities
  • Scope & Sequence Development
  o Develop a comprehensive ministry plan in collaboration with the Director for Spiritual,
  Biblical Development from 0-18yrs.
  o Identify the best curriculum that best meets the needs of children and youth now and in the future.
  (Currently – Gospel Project curriculum)
  • Recruit, onboard, schedule, and manage all volunteers.
  o Care for all Team Members (relationship building)
  o Vision-casting ministry of Children's and youth ministry
  o Background checks, preparation, and equipment of new team members
  o Planning Center Volunteer Scheduling
  • Identify and manage the needed systems to support
  o Check-in computers/software
  o Member Care for children & family associated with children and student ministry.
  • Develop & Evaluate Ministry Effectiveness
  o Primary oversight of children and students programming on Sunday mornings
  o Create, manage, evaluate, annual ministry events like VBS, Camp, and Lock in Night Out
  o Give ministry away by creating volunteer opportunities and teams
  • Support and equip families to raise their kids to have a saving relationship with Jesus
  o Life-stage counseling and resourcing
  
  • Provide programming when needed at church-wide events
  o Christmas, Easter, Church-Sponsored Events
  • Administrative Duties
  o Oversee Children’s Ministry Assistant
  ▪ Mail/emails to families with resources, events, and updates
  ▪ Overseeing the financials of the ministry including credit card purchases, Amazon orders,
  ongoing subscriptions, and special event supply purchases.
  ▪ Manage Church calendar to ensure cohesion with overall church plan
  ▪ Work with Communication team to highlight events and ministry wins.

• Supported fellow choir members by offering constructive feedback and encouragement during practice sessions.
• Enhanced choir performance by consistently attending rehearsals and practicing assigned music diligently.
• Performed at community outreach events such as holiday concerts at nursing homes or charity fundraisers, spreading joy through music while giving back to others.
• Demonstrated versatility by adapting to various musical styles, enhancing the choir''s overall performance quality.
• Contributed to a harmonious ensemble by actively listening and blending with other choir members.
• Developed sight-reading skills over time, enabling quicker mastery of new compositions during rehearsals.
• Participated in memorable concerts, showcasing the choir''s talent and hard work to appreciative audiences.

• Served as great role model for children by teaching how to learn, grow and serve as part of church.
• Supported fun, interactive environment for learning and ministry.
• Helped develop and maintain age-appropriate recreational program to promote spiritual growth through cooperative play.
• Maintained appropriate communication with parents regarding child activities and incidents.
• Reinforced policies for use of check-in and check-out technology.
• Participated in ongoing training and study to expand personal knowledge of ministry for easier instruction.
• Prepared faith lesson plans and prepared materials for classroom activities.

• Coordinated with external agencies to develop collaborative approaches to best serve our shared clientele.
• Supported clients'' personal growth by facilitating workshops on topics such as self-esteem, healthy relationships, and stress management.
• Established boundaries with clients while maintaining empathy and understanding throughout the therapeutic process.
• Collaborated with other mental health professionals to provide comprehensive care and treatment plans for clients.
• Monitored client progress, adjusting counseling techniques as needed to optimize outcomes.
• Empowered clients by teaching them effective communication skills for expressing their thoughts and feelings.
• Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a trusting environment for open communication and mental health support.

• Served as a positive role model for young individuals, demonstrating responsible decision-making skills and ethical behavior.
• Collaborated with other Youth Leaders to create a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Encouraged youth to explore talents and interests, and assisted in developing individualized plans to foster personal growth.
• Developed rapport with young participants, providing support and guidance in their personal challenges.
• Mentored young individuals, emphasizing the importance of goal-setting and selfimprovement.
• Coached, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative, and poised team members.
• Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating interactive games and team-building activities.
• Maintained good relationships with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.
• Coordinated and led weekly youth meetings, facilitating conversations and activities to promote team building and leadership development.
• Participated in regular meetings with leadership team to discuss strategies, challenges and successes.