Tanner Corey
San Diego,CA
Summary
Hi! I'm Tanner; my calling and passion are in Youth Ministry. To me, Youth Ministry isn't a stepping stone or a church fast track to a new position; this is what God has called me to. Two primary emphases of ministry for me have always been evangelism through local school outreach, and equipping the saints through meaningful programming and discipleship plans in the Church.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Pastor
Grove Church
San Diego, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Promoted to Pastor, I lead both Jr. High Ministries and High School Ministries, consisting of 75 Jr. High students and 100 High School students.
- Leading 2 Jr. High on-campus clubs, and 1 high school club.
- Oversee Volunteer Leader Team of 45 people
- Oversee and Program 2 Winter Camps and 1 Summer Camp
Jr High Director
Grove Church
San Diego, CA
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Create, oversee, and pastor all Jr High Ministry programs of 75 Students average weekly attendance
- Preach at Friday Night Group on a weekly basis
- train, invest, and encourage spiritual growth of Youth Leaders
- Coordinate mid week services, Sunday morning services, and on campus clubs
- Disciple Students in our Student Leadership Program
- Plan Jr High Winter Camps, Summer Camps, Overnighters, and sporadic day events
- Manage Budget
Youth Coordinator
Grove Church
San Diego
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Primary Leader for programming all weekly Youth Services, i.e., (games, sermon series, social media promotion, leader communication) for 50 Jr High Students and 50 High School Students
- Disciple 3 student leaders on a weekly basis.
- Host on stage for eight weekly programs.
Students Intern
Christ's Church of the Valley
Phoenix, AZ
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Coordinate youth curriculum from a multi-site strategy.
- Lead small groups for both junior high and high school.
- Set up and tear down weekly.
Youth Intern
Grove Church
San Diego, CA
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Attend all Staff Youth meetings to assist in planning
- lead pre-service leader meetings
- assist in game content creation
- maintain facilities in Youth Room and across campus
Education
High School Diploma -
Foothills Christian
San Diego Some College (No Degree) - Biblical Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Student Leadership Development
- On Campus Evangelism Ministry
- Preaching
- Camp Programming and Execution
- Leader Development
- Culture Setter
Timeline
Youth Pastor
Grove Church
08.2025 - Current
Jr High Director
Grove Church
09.2023 - 08.2025
Youth Coordinator
Grove Church
08.2021 - 09.2023
Students Intern
Christ's Church of the Valley
05.2021 - 08.2021
Youth Intern
Grove Church
01.2019 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Foothills Christian
Some College (No Degree) - Biblical Studies
Liberty University