RYAN IRWIN

Over 10 years of full-time ministry experience focused on evangelism and community building. Proven ability to create diverse, missional communities centered on faith and discipleship. Strong skills in teaching and preaching, with a commitment to developing future leaders. Lifelong learner dedicated to personal and professional growth in ministry.

Buckeye Region Certified CQ (Cultural Intelligence) Trainer, Attended Dr. David Livermore's course on the Kingdom of God.

• Systematic Theology, Seminary level training led by Mark J. Edwards (Ph. D, Princeton)
• Area Director School, Seminary level training for staff in their 4th year
• New Staff Training, 2-year long training led by veteran Young Life Staff Kolia Lutow
• Apologetics, 10-Week Required course for Young Life Staff
• Gospels Course, 10-week seminary level course taught by Dr. Mark L. Strauss (Vice Chair of NIV Translation)
• Foundations of Youth Ministry, 10-Week seminary level Course led by Fuller Seminary Professor Chap Clark
• Apex Preaching Collective, 15 Week intensive course led by Rob Turner. Learned how to exposit scripture, as well as construct and deliver a sermon.

• Young Life Leader, Young Life, Springfield, OH, 09/01/09, 06/30/13, Mindset of being a 'missionary' to Northwestern High., Ran weekly campaigners, club, and discipleship groups., Took kids to Summer camp, Fall Camp, and Winter Camp every year., Team Leader (5 members). Organized team meetings and delegated responsibilities., Coached baseball at Northwestern for 4 years., When I arrived, club attendance was low 20's. In my final year anywhere from 80-100 kids would come to club., Developed students into leaders amongst their peers, with hearts for their lost fellow classmates.
• LifeGroup Leader, Lifepoint Church, Westerville, OH, 02/01/24, Present, Facilitate and lead a weekly bible study for Lifepoint members., Help schedule and coordinate dates and locations., Build relationships with those who attend.
• Guest Preacher, United Church of South Vienna, South Vienna, OH, 10/01/23, Present, I have been preaching once a month at my friend's church in South Vienna., It is in the midst of rebuilding. My friend is helping lead the rebuild, and has asked me to fill in once a month for preaching duties for the time being.
• Crew Leader-Coach, Lifepoint Church, Westerville, OH, 06/01/22, Present, I help serve and run the k-5 ministry program at Lifepoint., I oversee the 12 volunteers who serve as the Host and the Bible Study Leaders., The Host 'brings the energy' by being a skit character and running a game., The Teacher is set-up by the Host to lead the children in the lesson., As the 'Coach'-I provide guidance, encouragement, and scheduling details.