Ryan Aikins
Marshfield,MO
Summary
Veteran Youth Pastor highly effective at building and leading programs for teens. Knowledgeable about planning weekly classes and services, special events and retreats. Background includes building volunteer teams to support church youth activities. Excellent leader, organizer and problem-solver.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Country Charm Bed & Biscuit
06.2015 - Current
- Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring quality services.
- Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
- Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers.
- Hired, trained, and supervised staff to maintain high levels of productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to needs.
- Fostered a positive work environment that motivated employees towards achieving their potential while contributing significantly towards overall company success.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Lead Pastor
Hillside Christian Church
08.2013 - 11.2019
- Preached most Sunday mornings, taught adults on Wednesday nights, oversaw small groups.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry. I was the only full time staff.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored volunteer leaders to assist in various ministries, enhancing overall effectiveness.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry expansion and sustainability.
- Oversaw the youth and worship pastors.
- Lead elder meetings and ministry team leader meetings.
- Provided pastoral care to congregation members, offering guidance, support, and counseling when needed.
Youth Pastor
Fork Christian Church
07.2010 - 08.2013
- Oversaw junior high to young adult / college age.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the congregation's youth ministry program.
- Utilized various teaching techniques to effectively communicate biblical truths to young people in an engaging and relevant manner.
- Organized successful retreats that provided opportunities for spiritual reflection, personal growth, and fellowship among peers.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Recruited volunteers from the congregation to assist in various aspects of the youth ministry program such as event planning or leading small groups during Bible studies or retreats.
Missionary
Outreach International
07.2009 - 06.2010
- Oversaw youth ministry at new church plant.
- Built lasting relationships with community members through genuine empathy, compassion, active listening skills.
- Enhanced cultural understanding by learning local customs and incorporating them into daily interactions.
- Facilitated spiritual growth among congregation members, leading weekly bible study sessions.
Youth Pastor
Inola Christian Church
07.2007 - 06.2009
Missionary
Team Expansion
03.2007 - 07.2007
- We planned to learn Chinese and help evangelize to an unreached people group in the mountains near tibet. But due to the pollutions effect on our 3 month old daughter we returned back to the states.
Youth Pastor
Callaway Christian Church
08.2003 - 03.2007
Youth Pastor
Inola Christian Church
12.2001 - 08.2003
Education
Bachelor of Science - Youth And Family Ministry
Central Christian College of The Bible
Moberly, MO05.2005
No Degree - Youth Ministry
Ozark Christian College
Joplin, MOSkills
- Planning and execution
- Relational ministry
- Mentoring abilities
- Teaching
- Volunteer Management
- Leadership Development
- Public Speaking
- Youth Counseling
- Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship Building
- Delegation
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Country Charm Bed & Biscuit
06.2015 - Current
Lead Pastor
Hillside Christian Church
08.2013 - 11.2019
Youth Pastor
Fork Christian Church
07.2010 - 08.2013
Missionary
Outreach International
07.2009 - 06.2010
Youth Pastor
Inola Christian Church
07.2007 - 06.2009
Missionary
Team Expansion
03.2007 - 07.2007
Youth Pastor
Callaway Christian Church
08.2003 - 03.2007
Youth Pastor
Inola Christian Church
12.2001 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Youth And Family Ministry
Central Christian College of The Bible
No Degree - Youth Ministry
Ozark Christian College
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