Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Ministry Values
Timeline
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Wesley Shaw

Wesley Shaw

Ligonier ,IN

Summary

Motivated and passionate ministry student with a heart for youth, worship, and missions. Currently pursuing a degree in Christian Leadership at Bethel University, experience with "large" church's as well as "smaller" church's. Passionate about meeting students where they are and helping them grow in their relationship with Christ. Hungry to continue learning and developing as a leader, and eager to help create lasting impact in the lives of students and their families, through discipleship, worship, and missions.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Youth Pastor

Ligonier Missionary Church
08.2024 - Current
  • Building relationships with youth and parents
  • Leading Worship
  • Communicating with Students
  • Organizing and Leading Youth Events
  • Teaching Lessons- 5th Grade through Seniors
  • Lead Students at Winter Retreat
  • Lead Service Projects
  • Discipled Students
  • Attended Council Meetings
  • Created Proposal to bring to Council


Practicum Student

Napanee Missionary Church
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Taught Sunday School-Freshman and Sophomore boys
  • Lead Small Group-Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior boys
  • Discipled Students
  • Played on Worship teams- Youth Services and Congregational
  • Winter Retreat Leader
  • Summer Retreat Leader
  • Computer and Sound Operations

Volunteer Youth Leader

Ligonier Missionary Church
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Built Relationships With Youth
  • Lead Group on Missions Trip
  • Created Social Media Content
  • Played on Worship Team

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Leadership

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN
12-2025

Skills

  • Creative
  • Hardworking
  • Worship Leading
  • Optimist
  • Relational ministry
  • Small group facilitation
  • Teaching
  • Lesson planning

Ministry Values

  • Christ-centered leadership grounded in humility, integrity, and grace
  • Investing in the spiritual lives of students through meaningful connection and discipleship
  • Facilitating worship that is Biblical and Spirit-led
  • Encouraging a missional lifestyle rooted in service and outreach
  • Remaining teachable, faithful, and driven in all areas of ministry and life

Timeline

Volunteer Youth Pastor

Ligonier Missionary Church
08.2024 - Current

Practicum Student

Napanee Missionary Church
08.2023 - 06.2024

Volunteer Youth Leader

Ligonier Missionary Church
05.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Leadership

Bethel University
Wesley Shaw