Maryanne Challies Helms
Woodstock,GA
Summary
Proven success in conceptualizing, developing and writing content that engages readers and builds interest brand. Detail-oriented, perceptive and systematic in reviewing text and updating content. Strong interpersonal abilities, and passionate about reader integration with written content.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Content Writer
n/a
Woodstock, GA
01.2021 - Current
- Have contributed short devotional content for various women's ministries- Well - Watered Women, Risen Motherhood, and True Woman.
- Have guest podcasted on various well respected women's ministry podcasts - including Daily Grace, Rosen Motherhood, and Journeywomen Co.
- Fulfill mentoring role for young women leaders of various ministries and podcasts.
- Write regularly for my own Instagram page- a short devotional page I maintain with the goal of nurturing and discipling women.
Small Group Book Study Leader
n/a
Woodstock, GA
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Organize both large group and small group book and Bible studies - meeting in regular rotation in both settings.
- Meet regularly with younger women one -on -one for personal discipleship.
Curriculum Coordinator
East Cobb Presbyterian Church
Marietta, GA
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Established positive relationships between staff and women at my church by acting as a liason between session and the women's ministry team.
- Vetted and ensured that all study material presented to our session for use in women's ministry was doctrinally sound and biblically accurate.
- Wrote, facilitated and taught curriculum - composing study guides for existing books, and re-writing existing study guides to better serve our women.
- Presented our small group study model and its success to leadership at the PCA Women's Leadership Training Conference in February 2018, and taught a session at the same conference.
Bible Study Teacher
East Cobb Presybterian Church
Marietta, GA
08.2010 - 05.2018
- Taught many and varied studies to the women in our church
- Adapted studies to be better formatted to the needs of our women's ministry if they were lacking in accessibility for our intended audience
- Met regularly on-on-one with women for discipleship purposes, and created regular availability for purposeful direction in both theological and personal growth
- Guest spoke at a women's ministry evening - on the topic of discipleship.
Marriage Retreat Coordinator
East Cobb Presbyterian Church
Marietta, GA
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Presented a proposal to the session for a Marriage retreat - the first of our church. Was received with gracious feedback, and granted permission to plan and organize.
- Organized, booked and successfully executed a marriage retreat for our church.
- Ensured doctrinally sound teaching was met with recreation and fun
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA05.2001
Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Communication
- Copywriting, Editing and Review
- Creative Thinking
- Clear Communication
- Article Writing
- Originality and Creativity
Timeline
Freelance Content Writer
n/a
01.2021 - Current
Small Group Book Study Leader
n/a
08.2020 - 06.2022
Marriage Retreat Coordinator
East Cobb Presbyterian Church
01.2017 - 01.2017
Curriculum Coordinator
East Cobb Presbyterian Church
08.2016 - 05.2018
Bible Study Teacher
East Cobb Presybterian Church
08.2010 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Covenant College