Sara Patrick
Santee,CA
Summary
Seeking a ministry role that emphasizes love of Jesus, youth and family, leadership, teaching, and training skills. Looking to utilize professional, volunteer, and educational experience, with an emphasis in youth and culture, to provide a unique perspective and understanding toward generational communication and the value of diversity in the workplace and community. Organized, dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Life Pastor
Pacific Life Church
San Diego, CA
09.2020 - 05.2024
- Planned and conducted worship services, researched, wrote and delivered sermons, worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission for church of about 200.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Established systems for tracking congregational engagement levels, identifying areas for improvement in member retention rates and overall satisfaction levels. Improved digital outreach and increased online viewership.
- Mentored youth group members, offering guidance and support in their personal and spiritual lives.
- Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Facilitated small group discussions aimed at deepening participants' understanding of core biblical principles and themes.
- Attracted new members to congregation through effective marketing strategies such as social media campaigns, website updates, and targeted outreach efforts.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
Family Pastor Tierrasanta Campus
Newbreak Church
San Diego, CA
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Certified HomeWord Trainer offering parenting and marriage seminars.
- Mentored youth group members, offering guidance and support in their personal and spiritual lives.
- Enhanced congregation's spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and retention.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Children's activities.
- Adjusted and adapted family ministry activities to account for remote services, digital content, and video communication.
Program Manager
Pine Valley Bible Conference Center
Pine Valley, CA
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Improved staffing during busy summer period by recruiting, training, and overseeing staff development primarily working with young adults and college age students. Managed 20 summer staff and 10 year round employees.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programming to foster repeat business and attract new customers for year-round camping ministry to youth, families, and schools.
- Contacted hundreds of churches and schools to recruit new business through site visits, emails, and cold calls.
- Trained personnel in exercises focused on developing key skills with leading, teaching, and customer service.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Journey Kids Director & Edge 56 Director
Journey Community Church
La Mesa, NM
03.2011 - 08.2017
- Recruited, vetted and trained high-quality staff and volunteers to work and serve with children and students from infants through High School with 3,000 members and high volume of visitors.
- Organized and oversaw preteen ministry with 80+ students at weekly life group and weekend services, in addition to 20+ volunteers and leaders.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with staff and volunteers to create fun, engaging, and safe learning experiences for children's ministry of all ages.
- Supervised church staff leading education, special events, and training for children and youth.
Education
Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry - Youth, Family and Culture
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA06.2022
Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration - Human Resources
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05.1993
Skills
- Self Motivation
- Problem-Solving
- Volunteer Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Community Service
- Relationship Building
- Small Group Facilitation
- Pastoral counseling
- Effective Communication
- Youth ministry
- Organizational Leadership
- Multitasking
References
- Jesslyn Ponce-Dick, Pacific Life Church Board, (619) 838-4633
- Tony Schlegel, Associate Pastor, (619) 339-2977
- Tara & Gary Crouch, Friends & Young Life Supporters, (702) 461-3198, (702) 338-3198
- Caren Martin, Program Director, (619) 820-6002
Timeline
Community Life Pastor
Pacific Life Church
09.2020 - 05.2024
Family Pastor Tierrasanta Campus
Newbreak Church
08.2018 - 08.2020
Program Manager
Pine Valley Bible Conference Center
08.2017 - 08.2018
Journey Kids Director & Edge 56 Director
Journey Community Church
03.2011 - 08.2017
Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry - Youth, Family and Culture
Fuller Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration - Human Resources
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Similar Profiles
Jasmine TaylorJasmine Taylor
Kids Ministry Volunteer at Dayspring Church, Toledo Calvary Church, James River Church, New Life Church, Family Worship Center, Victory ChurchKids Ministry Volunteer at Dayspring Church, Toledo Calvary Church, James River Church, New Life Church, Family Worship Center, Victory Church
Addie KauzlickAddie Kauzlick
Volunteer at Elev8hope, Nalas, TC3 Church, Coastal Life ChurchVolunteer at Elev8hope, Nalas, TC3 Church, Coastal Life Church
Tatiana ArandaTatiana Aranda
Vacation Bible School Volunteer at Real Life Church and Glenkirk ChurchVacation Bible School Volunteer at Real Life Church and Glenkirk Church