Tom Hinders

Seasoned Next-Gen Minister with over 12 years of church ministry experience in diverse contexts, ranging from large congregations to intimate settings. Committed to fostering the thriving of local churches and leading the way in nurturing disciples of Jesus. Skilled in overseeing ministries that demand a wide range of abilities, including relational, ministerial, and administrative expertise. A versatile professional excelling as a 'jack of all trades,' thriving in collaborative environments, and displaying remarkable adaptability. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and personal growth.

• College Director (Licensed Minister), Christ Community Church, Omaha, NE
• Lead Student Pastor, Westside Church, Omaha, NE, 02/01/18, 06/01/20, Lead student ministry of over 200 students (MS & HS) and leaders., Responsible for casting vision and direction for the student ministry., Hired and lead a student staff of four., Recruited, trained, and ministered to over 30 volunteers., Planned and lead missions trips, service projects, camps, and other ministry events., Occasional Pulpit fill for main services.
• Campus Student Pastor, Westside Church, Omaha, NE, 06/01/12, 07/01/18, In charge of student ministry for satellite campus (6th-12th grade)., Planned/taught weekly lessons, coordinated and prepared volunteers and discipled students through study both corporately and individually., Led Bible studies for young adults ranging from age 18-40., Filled in as Sunday worship leader and campus pastor when called upon., Partnered with 2 other campuses for planning/carrying out of large events with student involvement ranging from 60-550., Preached Good Friday service four years as well as occasionally on Sunday morning., Led Fellowship of Christian Athletes program at local middle school.
• Youth Intern, Evangelical Bible Church, Omaha, NE, 08/01/11, 08/01/12, Helped plan and run weekly Middle and High School youth group events., Planned, coordinated, and scheduled transportation, admissions, and activities for the spring trip to Branson, MO., Prepared over ten lessons through thorough study of the Scriptures and various commentaries, and deep thought and interaction with the ever-changing youth culture., Planned, prepared, and led over twenty worship sessions.
• Youth Intern, First Evangelical Free Church, Sioux City, IA, 05/01/11, 08/01/11, Planned, prepared, and led weekly Middle and High School youth group/events., Planned, coordinated, and scheduled transportation, admissions, and activities for a summer trip to Yankton, SD., Planned, prepared, and led worship for weekly youth group and five Sunday morning services.

Tania Hinders, Piper 9, Hazel 7, Jax 4

• Playing Guitar
• Golf
• Football
• Movies

• Place of Birth: Sioux City, IA
• Date of Birth: 05/21/89