Local Community Church, Wichita, KS, Ordained Deacon, 01/01/95, 12/31/18, Served as Middle and high school Youth Ministry leader (PAID position), Developed a written curriculum for youth Bible studies, taught weekly youth classes and created an engaging dialogue to encourage active participation from the students, Lead and provided guidance to individuals of all ages from preschool to adult during weekly youth study groups, Created an open, loving, engaging, and age-appropriate environment for various age groups, Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, leading youth ministries, and planning mission trips, Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship, and pastoral care ministry programs, Provided valuable support to ministry teams in performing church activities, administrative support and congregational outreach, Lead a team of youths and leaders on 5 successful mission trips to South America and several domestic trips, Educated and trained new volunteers about church procedures, missions and value