Simon Ye
Libertyville
Summary
Minister and educator with over ten years of experience in campus ministry, church leadership, and theological education. Served for nine years in student ministry with a focus on preaching, discipleship, and pastoral care. Experienced in church governance and leadership training. Currently involved in teaching and course design at a theological institute, as well as leading reading and training programs through a Christian publisher. Committed to helping believers grow through clear Bible teaching and practical ministry training.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Instuctor
Timothy Training International
02.2022 - Current
- Taught The Holy Spirit and the Church (BST7260) once.
- Taught Small Group Dynamics (EM5200) annually. Led the team to revise and improve course, overseeing updates to all three components.
- Designed and taught Inductive Bible Study: The Gospels (HBL5060), building on existing lecture content by expanding applications to Gospel texts, creating targeted exercises, and designing grading criteria.
- Currently redesigning HBL5060 into a comprehensive inductive Bible study course applicable to all biblical genres, replacing older theoretical materials.
- Independently developed and taught the Bible Study Preparation (EM5220) series, equipping small group leaders to prepare Bible studies while learning inductive methods. Topics included Christian suffering and Gospel narratives.
- Refined and restructured EM5220 into Inductive Bible Study Practicum (EM5230), a flexible course framework for any biblical book; currently teaching the redesigned course using 1 Thessalonians.
- Co-designed the practicum courses PM6901 and PM6902 with other faculty and continue to mentor students through their internships each year.
- Served as co-leader of the instructor team (2021–2023), facilitating biweekly meetings focused on teaching improvement and leading the revision of the school’s standard grading rubric.
- Contributed to the launch of TTi’s certificate program division by clarifying its structure and relationship to the degree program. Designed two certificate tracks—Emmaus Certificate (preaching and teaching) and Chief Ten Certificate (small group leadership).
- Took on additional administrative responsibilities, including student recruitment and other assigned institutional tasks.
Volunteer Minister
South Lake Chinese Christian Church
08.2017 - Current
- Preached occasionally in Mandarin and English (4–6 times annually).
- Taught Sunday school classes for both adults and children.
- Assisted the youth pastor with youth outings, activities, and mission trips.
- Provided pastoral care to English-speaking members, mostly spouses in cross-cultural families.
Intern
Timothy Training International
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Participated in the instructional design of Intentional Discipleship (PM6100) on Canvas, adapting lecture content for online learning.
- Co-taught Intentional Discipleship (PM6100), leading seminars, grading assignments, and guiding students in discipleship planning.
- Led the instructional design of The Holy Spirit and the Church (BST7260)
- Co-developed Small Group Dynamics (EM5200) with two faculty members; responsible for the Bible study section, including content creation, video lectures, and Canvas-based course design.
Campus Minister
GRACE HANGZHOU CHURCH
02.2008 - 05.2016
- Led weekly Sunday services, preached 3–4 times per month, and officiated communion.
- Led weekly student prayer meetings.
- Designed Bible study curricula for small group leaders.
- Trained and mentored student small group leaders.
- Provided pastoral care through regular student visitation, one-on-one discipleship, and counseling.
- Organized annual retreats and camps focused on evangelism, spiritual formation, and ministry training.
- Coordinated short-term mission trips to rural communities.
- Organized social and outreach events (e.g., student welcomes, recreational outings, BBQs) to build trust, form friendships, and connect with new students.
- Served on church council (2010–2016), involved in governance, structural planning, bylaw drafting, personnel decisions, and strategic planning for church planting and expansion.
- Supervised and guided new campus ministers as senior team leader.
- Regularly traveled to a nearby city for approximately three years to support the launch of a new student fellowship through preaching and training.
- Actively participated in citywide united prayer gatherings to promote unity and collaboration among local churches and fellowships.
- Partnered with mission agencies to encourage and send graduating students into 1–2 year short-term mission opportunities.
Program Director
Inspirata Publishing
02.2022 - Current
- Directed a year-round book club initiative, organizing and hosting eight online reading sessions annually.
- Served as bilingual (English-Chinese) host for public Zoom events featuring English-speaking guest speakers.
- Designed and led reader training programs on how to read and facilitate group discussions.
- Created and managed the Read and Give campaign, distributing books to reading groups committed to communal reading.
- Proposed and developed a rent-to-own model to support the long-term distribution of a Bible commentary series.
Small Group Assistant
WENZHOU BETHANY CHURCH
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Facilitated small group Bible study sessions
- Conducted pastoral visits
- Engaged in evangelism outreach initiatives
Small Group Leader Volunteer
GRACE HANGZHOU STUDENT FELLOWSHIP
09.2005 - 12.2006
- Coordinated large-scale events, including evangelism outreach and retreat camps.
- Organized group events
- Led Bible study sessions
Education
Master of Divinity -
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Deerfield, IL05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Seminary
Trinity College
Deerfield05-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Information Security Technology
HANGZHOU DIANZI UNIVERSITY
Hangzhou, China06-2007
Skills
- Preaching and teaching in both Mandarin and English
- Pastoral care, one-on-one discipleship, and spiritual formation
- Curriculum development and instructional design for theological education
- Leadership training for small group and lay leaders
- Church governance, council participation, and ministry planning
- Cross-cultural communication and bilingual ministry
- Event coordination (retreats, mission trips, public teaching events)
- Fluent in Mandarin and English
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Instuctor
Timothy Training International
02.2022 - Current
Program Director
Inspirata Publishing
02.2022 - Current
Intern
Timothy Training International
01.2020 - 12.2020
Volunteer Minister
South Lake Chinese Christian Church
08.2017 - Current
Campus Minister
GRACE HANGZHOU CHURCH
02.2008 - 05.2016
Small Group Assistant
WENZHOU BETHANY CHURCH
01.2007 - 01.2008
Small Group Leader Volunteer
GRACE HANGZHOU STUDENT FELLOWSHIP
09.2005 - 12.2006
Master of Divinity -
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Seminary
Trinity College
Associate of Applied Science - Information Security Technology
HANGZHOU DIANZI UNIVERSITY
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