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Rev. Julia Riley

Galveston,TX

Summary

Passionate, justice-driven pastor with experience in many elements of church leadership. Successful in overseeing community services, youth ministry, LGBTQIA+ ministry, college ministry, small group ministry, communications, pastoral care, administration, and worship. Committed to facilitating community and belonging, especially for those who have historically been excluded from the Church.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Pastor

Galveston Central United Methodist Church
07.2020 - Current

Preaching, worship planning and leading, administrative work, pastoral care, facilitator of small group ministries, facilitator of LGBTQIA+ ministries, facilitator of college ministries, co-facilitator of social service ministries (showers, laundry, meals, medical clinic, etc. for persons experiencing homelessness), facilitator of social events ministries

Seminary Intern

UNC Wesley Campus Ministry
08.2019 - 05.2020

Led Bible studies and book groups, participated in worship, poured into and spiritually cared for college students

Tutor

America Reads, America Counts
09.2018 - 05.2019

Worked with elementary aged students at local schools and non-profits to improve math and literacy, complete homework, and build relationships

Leadership role: Served as Lead Youth Enrichment Volunteer at Families Moving Forward - coordinated other volunteers and acted as a liaison between students and facilitators

Ministry Intern

Texas Wesley Campus Ministry
08.2016 - 05.2017

Led outreach council, led a women's discipleship group, organized and led weekly and monthly service projects for students, led freshman ministries, organized and led various mission trips, helped start a student social justice discussion group, poured into and spiritually cared for college students, helped with miscellaneous office work

College Pastoral Intern

Crossroads United Methodist Church
05.2016 - 08.2016

Shadowed senior and associate pastors, led Bible Studies, led a prayer group, attended all business meetings of the church, preached, taught lessons at VBS, visited homebound and hospitalized church members

Youth Intern

Faith United Methodist Church
05.2014 - 08.2014

Taught Sunday school, assisted with paperwork, helped with and attended youth summer trips, and invested in the lives and spiritual growth of middle school and high school students

Education

Master of Divinity -

Duke Divinity School
Durham, NC
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies

The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
05.2016

Skills

  • Ministry Development
  • Event Organization
  • Conversational Spanish
  • Social Media Engagement

Community Involvement

  • Reconciling United Methodists of Texas - Vice President

      Galveston, TX |  2022 - Present

  • GLSEN Gulf Coast - Board Member

      Galveston, TX | 2023 - Present 

Timeline

Co-Pastor

Galveston Central United Methodist Church
07.2020 - Current

Seminary Intern

UNC Wesley Campus Ministry
08.2019 - 05.2020

Tutor

America Reads, America Counts
09.2018 - 05.2019

Ministry Intern

Texas Wesley Campus Ministry
08.2016 - 05.2017

College Pastoral Intern

Crossroads United Methodist Church
05.2016 - 08.2016

Youth Intern

Faith United Methodist Church
05.2014 - 08.2014

Master of Divinity -

Duke Divinity School

Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies

The University of Texas At Austin
Rev. Julia Riley