WM. LATHAN STONE
Mooresville,NC
Summary
Passionate Church Youth Leader with experience in guiding young individuals to spiritual growth and community involvement. Strengths lie in creating engaging activities, fostering positive relationships, and promoting values of respect and compassion. Impactful contributions demonstrated through the development of comprehensive youth programs and increased participation in church activities. Skilled in communication, leadership, and mentoring.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Welcome Home Baptist Church Youth
Welcome Home Baptist Church
Wilkesboro, North Carolina
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Attended several events including multiple trips to Centrifuge at Ridgecrest.
- Participated in group activities involving learning and sharing the gospel with others.
DeMolay Member and President
Statesville DeMolay
Statesville, NC
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Monitored legislative changes that could affect the organization's operations or funding sources.
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Organized volunteer events including making dinners for the community and fundraising for charity.
- Grew closer to God and embraced the plan God has for me and my peers regardless of I know it or not.
FCA Leader
FCA at Lake Norman High School
Mooresville, NC
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Lead Worship
- Lead small groups talking about sports and how God is with us through everything we encounter on and off the field.
- Shared testimony and scripture at an FCA event (Fields of Faith) at Mooresville High School in Mooresville, NC
Rocky Mount Youth Worship Leader
Rocky Mount Church
Mooresville, NC
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Lead Worship every Sunday for all youth group nights.
- Showed connectedness with God and showed that no matter what people think your faith in God isn’t something to be embarrassed or shy about. Taught kids to let their praise roar.
Sonic Employee
Sonic
Mooresville, NC
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed collaborative skills working in food service
- Learned customer service skills and improved communication skills.
- Improved perseverance and work ethic.
Rocky Mount Youth Leader
Rocky Mount Church
08.2021 - Current
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to working with adolescents.
- Created a safe environment for youth to express themselves freely without fear of judgement or ridicule.
- Have participated on multiple church camp trips to Awanita Valley and Centrifuge at Ridgecrest and youth mission trips to Alaska and Puerto Rico.
Cub/Boy Scouts Troop 377
Boy Scouts of America
Mooresville, NC
01.2011 - 12.2018
- Led discussions about current issues affecting youth in today's society.
- Participated in summer camps, camping trips, and other outdoor adventures with the group.
- Learned how to be more mature in work, faith, relationships, and the community.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Norman High School
Mooresville, NC06-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Sport Management
Elon University
Elon, NCSkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Service Leadership
- Community Service
- Program Planning
- Relationship Building
- Enforcing Rules
- Emotional Support
- Strong Role Model
- Strong Work Ethic
- Critical Thinking
- Youth Activity Planning
- Student Mentoring
- Spiritual Guidance
- Small Group Facilitation
- Leading Worship
- Youth development
- Team building
- Reliability
- Decision-Making
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability
Timeline
Rocky Mount Youth Worship Leader
Rocky Mount Church
01.2023 - 08.2023
Sonic Employee
Sonic
01.2023 - 07.2023
FCA Leader
FCA at Lake Norman High School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Rocky Mount Youth Leader
Rocky Mount Church
08.2021 - Current
DeMolay Member and President
Statesville DeMolay
01.2017 - 03.2020
Welcome Home Baptist Church Youth
Welcome Home Baptist Church
01.2013 - 01.2018
Cub/Boy Scouts Troop 377
Boy Scouts of America
01.2011 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Lake Norman High School
Some College (No Degree) - Sport Management
Elon University