Rebecca Rupert
Greenbrier,AR
Summary
Highly-motivated student with desire to take on new challenges and gain hands-on experience through practicum and internship. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Ready to begin mastering skills in Mental Health Counseling with a strong drive to succeed while adding value to any organization.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Minister
2nd Baptist Church
Conway, AR
07.2021 - Current
- Interacted with parents and guardians of children participating in services, classes and events to build strong relationships and expand church membership.
- Attended meetings to discuss program direction, finances and other information.
- Assigned responsibilities and tasks to volunteers and staff members.
- Organized and oversaw Sunday school classes for children between ages Birth and 6th grade.
- Recruited, coached and supported program volunteers.
- Coordinated with pastor to define and advance children's ministry vision and align with overall church vision.
- Carried out administrative responsibilities for children's ministry.
- Planned and directed children's church services to share stories with moral and biblical messages.
- Devised strategies to drive program growth, encouraging children to build and strengthen relationships with Jesus.
- Developed and led evening programming.
- Gathered classroom supplies and materials.
- Monitored program leaders for adherence to rules, policies and mission.
- Scheduled and planned leadership training events for children's ministry team.
- Managed budget by reviewing expenses and overall needs.
- Created handouts and forms for communication with parents, kids, and volunteers.
- Oversaw and implemented action for annual vacation bible school for 300+kids and 100+ volunteers.
- Scheduled rooms or other spaces for special events.
- Worked with graphic design department to create advertisements for upcoming special events to invite children from community.
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide ministerial care.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate care to members and public.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Met with individuals in hospitals offering comfort and support.
Education
Master of Science - Agricultural Business
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR05.2000
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, ARSkills
- Leadership Development
- Public Speaking
- Counseling
- Community Service
- Shepherding
- Teaching
- Mission-Oriented
- Crisis Management
- Volunteer Management
Timeline
Children's Minister
2nd Baptist Church
07.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Agricultural Business
Southern Arkansas University
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Southern Arkansas University
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