Sharon Petersen
Newnan,GA
Summary
Mission-oriented children's worker successful in developing robust children's ministry programs and serving as positive role model. Highly accomplished in helping children strengthen personal relationships with God and while providing growth opportunities. Talent in program administration, operations management and spiritual leadership. Children's Leader with several years of experience in early childhood development and teaching. Coordinated with director and parents to build robust curriculum and lesson plans. Provided children with safe and caring environment, putting children and parents at ease.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Non-Profit Director
Seed Sowers Ministry
03.2003 - Current
- Effectively organized and planned community events with local churches, business, and civic leaders
- Attended several schools and workshops focusing on evangelistic ministry through the creative arts.
- Performed throughout the Southeast and Central America to present the gospel through puppets and clowning.
- Trained and organized a team of 14 volunteers.
Children's Minister
Orchard Hills Church
04.2006 - 06.2010
- Develop and implement vision, strategy and tactical elements for all programs, activities and educational aspects related to the Children's Ministry ages birth-6th grade.
- Recruit, train, encourage and lead a ministry volunteer team of 20+ volunteers.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Schedule and coordinate classes and activities with other ministry leaders.
- Responsible for the Children's Ministry budget and financial oversight.
- Develop and implement all safety and security measures for the Children's Ministry.
- Worked with directors and board members to develop lesson plans and special events for children.
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
Preschool Coordinator
Heatherwood Baptist Church
07.2005 - 07.2006
- Plan and direct all preschool programming for 65 children, ages 2-5.
- Recruit, train, encourage and lead a ministry team of 3 volunteers.
- Increased volunteer support
- Developed, implemented and led an interactive preschool puppet ministry.
- Planned and coordinated a new interactive educational program for preschoolers and families.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Sustained a high level of parent satisfaction with the preschool program by addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication throughout all interactions.
Education
Counseling Using The Exchanged Life Principles
Christian Families Today
Newnan, Ga08.2012
Associate in Marketing And Distribution - Marketing And Analytics
Ohio State University
College Park, GA05.1977
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Complex problem solver
- Attentive listener
- Flexible and adaptive
- Calm under pressure
- Team player
Timeline
Children's Minister
Orchard Hills Church
04.2006 - 06.2010
Preschool Coordinator
Heatherwood Baptist Church
07.2005 - 07.2006
Non-Profit Director
Seed Sowers Ministry
03.2003 - Current
Counseling Using The Exchanged Life Principles
Christian Families Today
Associate in Marketing And Distribution - Marketing And Analytics
Ohio State University
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