Melinda Swanson
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Seasoned minister offering 10+ years of experience in community outreach and spiritual leadership to a growing church. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by the gospel. Successful background in teaching, serving, and mission-oriented strategic planning for disciple making movements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade Earth Science Teacher
Hawaii Baptist Academy
07.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented curriculum appropriate for integrating Christian faith and science for students with a variety of backgrounds
- Supported students in developing intellectual and social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Evaluated student progress through regular formative assessments, using data to inform instructional practices and improve overall class achievement levels.
- Organized educational field trips to local natural sites, allowing students to gain firsthand experience in observing geological phenomena and processes.
International Missionary
Bluewater Mission
05.2012 - 04.2020
- Cross-cultural missionary focused on starting disciple making movements for Jesus among Muslim people groups in South Sumatra Indonesia, utilizing sports and youth education to impact community involvement.
- Founder and head coach of LubukLinggau Judo club. Designed and built a community dojo for the youth of the city, brought students to national and international level tournaments to compete.
- Communicated missions vision and progress to the church through newsletters and videos, including budgeting and financial reporting for all aspects of the mission.
- Worked alongside local missionary teams to unify vision and develop prayer gatherings.
Education
Master of Science - Oceanography
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Aquatic Biology
University of Wisconsin - Superior
Superior, WI05.2005
Skills
- Preaching
- Sermon Preparation
- Disciple-making
- Teaching
- Mission-oriented
- Strategic Planning
- Vision Casting
- Small Group Facilitation
- Interfaith dialogue
Sermon example
"Helping People Discover"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3rk31ygCzg
Languages
Indonesian
Professional Working
Timeline
8th Grade Earth Science Teacher
Hawaii Baptist Academy
07.2021 - Current
International Missionary
Bluewater Mission
05.2012 - 04.2020
Master of Science - Oceanography
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Bachelor of Science - Aquatic Biology
University of Wisconsin - Superior
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