Reverend Tyler D. Brinks
Bloomington,IN
Summary
Dynamic Associate Pastor with extensive experience in worship planning and community ministry at First Presbyterian Church. Proven ability in preaching and providing compassionate pastoral care, leading to significant engagement in Christian education and community partnerships. Skilled in asset-based community development and fostering collaboration among diverse groups.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Pastor
First Presbyterian Church
08.2024 - Current
- Plan and lead weekly worship services with the Senior Pastor including liturgy, sacraments, and children's sermons.
- Preach monthly.
- Provide spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Provide leadership for Christian Education including administrative and pastoral support for the Christian Education Committee. Conduct confirmation class and lead bible studies.
- Serve as staff liaison and provide spiritual leadership for the Board of Deacons and Membership Committee.
- Support the Racial Justice Ministry Team as it builds community partnerships and supports the church in the Matthew 25 initiative.
- Serve as the First Presbyterian Church's liaison for the Bloomington Multifaith Alliance's Faith for Racial Equity group.
- Attend monthly Session meetings.
- Provide pastoral support at church retreats and mission trips.
- Officiate special services such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
- Participated in leading the church through a Capital Campaign to raise funds for a new HVAC system. The church raised over $1,650,000 in the campaign.
Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach
North Central High School
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices for training techniques and competition preparation.
- Enhanced athlete endurance with structured long-distance running workouts and interval training sessions.
- Developed injury prevention strategies through teaching proper form, stretching techniques, and strength exercises.
- Established a strong rapport with athletes, promoting open communication about personal goals, challenges, or concerns related to their sport involvement.
Bridge Pastor (Yoked Congregation)
Kingston and Springhill Presbyterian Churches
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Planned and conducted worship services, preached weekly sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Led monthly Session meetings.
- Officiated baptisms.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led congregations in planning for Senior Pastor search process.
Chaplain
OrthoIndy
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided compassionate pastoral care in an orthopedic surgery center, addressing the spiritual needs of patients before and after surgery.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to patients, family members and staff.
Community Building and Convener
The Learning Tree Community
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Planned and implemented the 3 day Common Ground Gathering to celebrate 10 years of The Learning Tree Community.
- Worked alongside local Indianapolis residents, founding Learning Tree members, and trained professionals to explore topics including asset-based community development, affordable housing, community wellbeing and public health, more useful and representative data, and faith and community.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Pastor in Residence
Witherspoon Presbyterian Church
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Served as Pastor in Residence during Senior Pastor's sabbatical.
- Preached sermons on Sunday and special Thanksgiving worship.
- Served as host pastor and liturgist presiding alongside other guest preachers.
- Provided care, leadership, and pastoral support to ministry committees.
- Led Session meeting.
- Nurtured church's imagination in congruity with Pastor's vision after church moved into new neighborhood.
Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
Second Presbyterian Church
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Served for two years as a pastoral resident.
- Gained experience in large church parish ministry with emphases in church leadership, mission, formation, pastoral care, and member engagement.
- Shared in monthly preaching and worship leadership at a local parish, Witherspoon Presbyterian Church.
- Developed bible studies for congregation members.
- Preached at a variety of services during the two year residency.
- Participated in various areas of youth ministry such as Vacation Bible School and Footsteps of Faith for high school seniors.
Pastoral Intern
Church on the Hill
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Led a weekly bible study for older adults.
- Facilitated monthly conversations with missionaries sponsored by the church.
Digital Assistant and Researcher
Faith 2020
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Organized events with the directors, Adam Phillips and Max Finberg, to engage Michigan and Pennsylvania voters.
- Assembled a list of 50 reporters in Pennsylvania who covered faith and politics for the 2020 election.
Homiletics Research Assistant
Princeton Theological Seminary
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Watched and analyzed fifteen sermons preached between March 2020 and June 2020 to determine how preachers prophetically and pastorally addressed the dual pandemics of Covid-19 and racism.
Summer Pastoral Resident
Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Church
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted in areas including mission, senior leadership, worship, Christian Formation, pastoral care and staff operations.
- Co-led a weeklong mission trip to the The Pittsburgh Project for middle school students.
Pastoral Intern
Cedar Park Presbyterian Church
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Participated in weekly worship leadership.
- Led the monthly confirmation class for middle school students.
- Assisted with adult Bible study
- Preached 3 sermons.
Student, Clinical Pastoral Education
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland (Trinity Health)
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Completed an accredited summer intensive unit, which included thirty hours of clinical pastoral care and ten hours of theological education and reflection with a five person cohort over ten weeks.
Penn Relays and Athletic Communication Intern
University of Pennsylvania Athletics
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Published articles and press releases to promote the Penn Relays.
Education
MDiv/MACEF -
Princeton Theological Seminary
Princeton, NJ05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Hope College
Holland, MI05-2017
Skills
- Preaching
- Christian Education and Formation
- Pastoral Care
- Contemplative Spirituality
- Asset-Based Community Development
- Worship Planning
- Pastor Collaboration
- Public Witness
- Community Ministry
- Experience in a large church setting
Achievements, Athletics, Awards
- Minister of the Word and Sacrament - Presbyterian Church (USA - Ordination June 2022
- Marathon Runner - New York, Boston, Stony Creek, Indianapolis (Pacer), Louisville - November 2019 - Present
- Omicron Delta Kappa - National Leadership Honor Society - September 2015 - Present
- USA Track and Field Junior All-American, 3000m Steeplechase - July 2014
- Stephenson Prize in First-Year Writing Award Winner - Spring 2014
Service to the Greater Church
- Co-Head Coach, Carmel Dads' Club, Third Grade Boys' Basketball - Winter 2022-2023
- Contributor, Lenten Devotional, Classis of Orange, NY - Spring 2022
- Grant Recipient for the Ecumenical Advocacy Days, Presbyterian Mission Agency - April 2019
Continuing Education
- University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, Greek Exegesis of Revelation, Fall 2021
- Credo Pastor Conference, The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church USA, March 2023 & March 2024
Timeline
Associate Pastor
First Presbyterian Church
08.2024 - Current
Bridge Pastor (Yoked Congregation)
Kingston and Springhill Presbyterian Churches
03.2024 - 08.2024
Community Building and Convener
The Learning Tree Community
11.2023 - 06.2024
Pastor in Residence
Witherspoon Presbyterian Church
11.2023 - 12.2023
Chaplain
OrthoIndy
09.2023 - 07.2024
Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach
North Central High School
08.2023 - 11.2024
Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
Second Presbyterian Church
08.2021 - 08.2023
Pastoral Intern
Church on the Hill
09.2020 - 05.2021
Digital Assistant and Researcher
Faith 2020
09.2020 - 11.2020
Homiletics Research Assistant
Princeton Theological Seminary
05.2020 - 07.2020
Summer Pastoral Resident
Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Church
06.2019 - 08.2019
Pastoral Intern
Cedar Park Presbyterian Church
09.2018 - 05.2019
Student, Clinical Pastoral Education
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland (Trinity Health)
06.2018 - 08.2018
Penn Relays and Athletic Communication Intern
University of Pennsylvania Athletics
01.2016 - 05.2016
MDiv/MACEF -
Princeton Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Hope College
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