Nicolas Charbonnier
Summary
Dynamic leader and gifted public speaker with nearly nine years of experience as a full-time youth pastor. Passionate about leading teens, adults, groups, and individuals with a strategic and creative approach. Highly disciplined with a strong work ethic and a deep love for community, the church, and Jesus Christ. Skilled in program innovation and adept at building up teams and individuals for both life and ministry. Committed to fostering spiritual growth and making a positive impact through compassionate leadership and visionary guidance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor of Next Generation
Canby Alliance Church
04.2016 - Current
- Maintain, build, and improve personal relationship with Christ
- Provide a weekly program for both middle and high school
- Provide a weekly Sunday teaching program for both middle and high school
- Recruit volunteers to lead in youth ministry
- Pastor, train, equip, and build up volunteers for their role
- Create and maintain a budget for youth ministry, track expenses, and manage fund raisers and income
- Facilitate and foster an environment for safe relationships between leaders and students, students and students, and leaders and leaders
- Manage all social media accounts and a website which markets and celebrates youth ministry events, details, and information to both students and parents
- Maintain relationships with parents and families affiliated with students who attend program
- Form relationships with other local churches and youth organizations as a way to bridge the gap between programs and assist in outreach efforts
- Alongside the youth team, creatively organize extra events for the students throughout the year including but not limited to: seasonal trips, overnighters, holiday parties, graduate parties, guys/girls nights, movie nights, mission trips
- Work closely alongside other ministry leaders in the church in order to facilitate working together and joining the body of Christ together
- Preach to the broader church as needed
Mental Health Skills Trainer
LifeWorks NW
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Led weekly individual sessions for at-risk teenagers.
- Supported teens in processing mental health challenges with effective strategies.
- Created personalized wellness plans for holistic growth and stability.
- Facilitated activities to improve emotional regulation, decision-making, and communication skills.
Youth Program Assistant
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Build relationships with students
- Support the youth pastor by off-loading duties centered around planning events, administrative work, and weekly program activities
- Deliver gospel-centered messages on youth nights 2-4 times a month
Education
No Degree - Theology
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA06.2029
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.2013
Skills
- Highly effective communicator
- Gifted public speaker
- Proficient in articulation and breaking down concepts
- Developed biblical knowledge, talented in exegetical interpretation with the ability to articulate and teach biblical principles in a relatable and understandable manner
- Skilled in personal mentorship and coaching
- Strong team leader
- Highly relational and empathetic
- Innovative and strategic processor
- Creative, forward-looking perspective
Timeline
Pastor of Next Generation
Canby Alliance Church
04.2016 - Current
Mental Health Skills Trainer
LifeWorks NW
07.2014 - 03.2016
Youth Program Assistant
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
07.2014 - 03.2016
No Degree - Theology
Fuller Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Oregon State University
Similar Profiles
Connor FuerstConnor Fuerst
Volunteer at Canby Foursquare ChurchVolunteer at Canby Foursquare Church
Adrian VieiraAdrian Vieira
Volunteer at Paramount Drive Alliance ChurchVolunteer at Paramount Drive Alliance Church
Hannah ChangHannah Chang
Church Youth Leader at Agape Alliance ChurchChurch Youth Leader at Agape Alliance Church