Susan Todd
Lexington,NC
Summary
Well-qualified Children''s Ministry Coordinator plans and directs student services for the development of their Christian walk with Jesus Christ. I have practiced as a faith-based counselor, organizer, and manager with an exemplary record in the field. Expertise gained over a 34-year career in administration in these positions. I am energetic about children's services and passionate about this spiritual gift God has blessed me with and I believe in developing lifetime relationships with Christ through fellowship in the church body. I am enthusiastic about the spread of the Word of Jesus Christ building young learners for Christ's sake, and teaching them how they can become strong in their Christian faith by providing the services and support they need while developing these skills in their early life.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Cornerstone Baptist Church Winston Salem NC
Winston-Salem, NC
04.1990 - 04.2001
- Organized weekly Sunday school classes, as well as special events such as Vacation Bible School, Children's Church, Missions.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers to assist with teaching and leading children's programs of all area's.
- Provided guidance to parents on how to support their children spiritually.
- Coordinated with pastors and other church staff to ensure that programming was in line with church objectives.
- Researched new materials and resources to enhance the educational experience of students in the program.
- Served as an advocate for children within the church community by promoting positive behavior standards among participants.
- Facilitated regular meetings with volunteers to discuss upcoming events, challenges, successes, and ideas for improvement.
- Managed communication between volunteers, teachers, parents, administrators. regarding student progress or issues related to programming.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance at various activities and events.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures that promote safety for all participants involved in any type of activity associated with the program.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws pertaining to child care operations.
- Organized and oversaw Sunday school classes for children between ages Infant and 12 years old.
- Assigned responsibilities and tasks to volunteers and staff members primarily for the volunteer list for nursery workers for all church services.
- Carried out administrative responsibilities for children's ministry.
- Recruited, coached and supported program volunteers.
- Coordinated with pastor to define and advance children's ministry vision and align with overall church vision.
- Devised strategies to drive program growth, encouraging children to build and strengthen relationships with Jesus.
- Gathered classroom supplies and materials. One highlight is formulated a children's ministry supply room and performed inventory and offered supplies for teachers to check out and replace when done and provided resources to enhance their ministry in teaching.
- Scheduled and planned leadership training events for children's ministry team.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
Children's Ministry Coordinator Consulting Service
The Summit Community Church
Kernersville, NC
01.2000 - 03.2000
- Developed and implemented curriculum plans for children's ministry activities.
- Organized weekly Sunday school classes, as well as special events such as Vacation Bible School.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers to assist with teaching and leading youth programs.
- Provided guidance to parents on how to support their children spiritually.
- Coordinated with pastors and other church staff to ensure that programming was in line with church objectives.
- Created a budget for the children's ministry department and monitored spending throughout the year.
- Served as an advocate for children within the church community by promoting positive behavior standards among participants.
- Researched new materials and resources to enhance the educational experience of students in the program.
- Facilitated regular meetings with volunteers to discuss upcoming events, challenges, successes, and ideas for improvement.
- Managed communication between volunteers, teachers, parents, administrators. regarding student progress or issues related to programming.
- Conducted outreach activities in the local community to recruit new members into the program.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance at various activities and events.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures that promote safety for all participants involved in any type of activity associated with the program.
- Established relationships with community partners who could provide additional resources or services beneficial to the program's mission.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to youth ministry best practices.
- Interacted with parents and guardians of children participating in services, classes and events to build strong relationships and expand church membership.
- Organized and oversaw Sunday school classes for children between ages Birth and 12 years of age.
- Coordinated with pastor to define and advance children's ministry vision and align with overall church vision.
- Gathered classroom supplies and materials.
- Developed lesson plans in accordance with curricula and core church beliefs.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Forsyth Technical
Winston-Salem, NC08-1991
Skills
- Recruitment Strategies
- Child Safety Procedures
- Special Needs Support
- Interpersonal Skills
- Self Motivation
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Goal Setting
- Team Collaboration
- Teaching
- Time management abilities
- Administrative Leadership
- Written Communication
- Team building
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Program Planning
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Parent relationship management
- Active Listening
- Teacher development
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- Life-Saving Award January 25, 1996
- Completion of Master Life Training Courses
- Completion of Disciples of Jesus Christ
Certification
- Nursing DIploma 08-1991
- Nursing LIcense 11-21-1991
- Telephone Triage PESI Healthcare
- First Aid CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Children's Ministry Coordinator Consulting Service
The Summit Community Church
01.2000 - 03.2000
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Cornerstone Baptist Church Winston Salem NC
04.1990 - 04.2001
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Forsyth Technical
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