Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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William Stoker

Empire,AL

Summary

Offering a compassionate and nurturing approach to youth development, with a strong desire to learn and grow within this meaningful role. Brings a foundational understanding of spiritual guidance and youth mentorship, coupled with effective communication and organizational skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Pastor

Empire Church of God
07.2025 - Current

MINISTRIES

Oversee and coordinate the success of the following areas:

  • Youth Choir, Discipleship, Tech Team, Follow-up, Activities, Junior High, Senior High, Young Adult, Youth Staff, Student Council, and Worship services


Discipleship

  • Provide and lead Youth Sunday School Class every Sunday from 10AM-10:45AM
  • Create and lead Midweek Youth Services every Wednesday from 6:30PM- 7:30PM

Follow-up

  • Ensure that all teen visitors from Sundays and Wednesdays are properly followed up with.
  • Keep track of regular attenders with mailers and/or phone calls.

Activities/Outreach

  • Plan and implement a monthly fellowship event
  • Plan and implement yearly youth conferences
  • Advertise and support Youth Camp attendance
  • Get involved in local schools. Periodically eat lunch with students and get to know their friends, attend first priority, attend sporting events at your discretion, etc.


LEADERSHIP

  • Recruit and monitor leadership for spirituality and effectiveness in youth ministry.
  • Conduct regular meetings with Youth Staff, Student Council, and ministry leaders for training and accountability.
  • Provide training for Staff and Student leaders.


YOUTH FACILITY

  • Make sure all Youth property and areas are cleaned and maintained in an excellent manner.

YOUTH FUND

  • Maintain and manage the Youth Ministries Budget, including fundraisers, monthly budgeting, and departmental accounting.

STAFF DUTIES

  • Be present and available for all church services and events. (Exceptions may apply.)
  • Attend monthly staff meetings and be able to give a general report on the ministries in this position portfolio as well as direct the portion that covers your ministries..
  • Fill out a ministry report to be submitted to the Senior Pastor at each month at the staff meeting.
  • Participate in a book read assigned by the Senior Pastor (1 Book per quarter).


Mental Health Technician

Northwest Alabama Mental Health
10.2024 - 05.2025

Mental Health Techs are responsible for providing direct care for our clients in a day treatment setting. Duties include meal preparation, medication administration, transportation of clients, accurately and timely document activities and logbooks, and transport individuals (with an approved driving record) and instruct clients on basic living skills.

Youth/Associate Pastor

Kennedy Church of God
12.2023 - 05.2025
  • Facilitated youth programs and activities, promoting engagement and participation.
  • Assisted in planning and executing community outreach events to foster relationships.
  • Provided mentorship to younger members, fostering personal growth and development.

Mental Health Technician

Northwest Alabama Mental Health
04.2024 - 06.2024

Mental Health Techs are responsible for providing care and services, including meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, personal care, medication administration, and other duties as assigned. You must have the ability to accurately and timely document activities and logbooks, and transport individuals (with an approved driving record). This position will be discussed in more depth during the interview.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Athens State University
Athens, Alabama, AL
05-2027

Associate of Science - Psychology

Bevill State Community College
Fayette, AL
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Lamar County High School
Vernon
05-2023

Skills

  • Budget management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Mission-oriented
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Microsoft Word proficiency
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Church of God Exhorter's License by completing Calling and Ministry Studies.
  • Achieved Church of God Ordained Minister's License by completing the Ministerial Internship Program.

Certification

  • [CPR] Training

Languages

English

Timeline

Youth Pastor

Empire Church of God
07.2025 - Current

Mental Health Technician

Northwest Alabama Mental Health
10.2024 - 05.2025

Mental Health Technician

Northwest Alabama Mental Health
04.2024 - 06.2024

Youth/Associate Pastor

Kennedy Church of God
12.2023 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - History

Athens State University

Associate of Science - Psychology

Bevill State Community College

High School Diploma -

Lamar County High School
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