Youth Ministry

Growing up my church had a very small youth group and did not prioritize youth ministry. I began volunteering in youth ministry during my junior year of university. I wanted to give other students the opportunity to enjoy and thrive during their experience at church, to give them opportunities I did not have so that they would value their faith and carry it with them throughout their lives. After serving for around 2 years as a volunteer leader, I was hired as a youth intern. In this role, I coordinated and planned all recreation activities for youth meetings and helped with various administrative duties. I continued to lead high school Bible studies and acted as a leader for various activities including camp and mission trips.

I served for a year and a half as the youth intern before being hired as the interim youth minister and served in this capacity for 2 and a half years. In this role, I lead, planned, and coordinated all youth ministry activities from weekend retreat events to weekly youth gatherings, from international mission trips to local service projects. I taught and led the majority of our Bible studies, planning yearly curriculum. I organized and established a life skills class for our students. I was responsible for all administrative duties including budgeting, scheduling, weekly newsletters, and social media posts. I have over 7 years of experience working with youth, and my favorite part has always been building relationships and growing with the students.

YOUTH CAMP

lead and encourage students throughout the week
coordinate logistics
recruit, train, and prepare adult leaders and chaperones
liaise with camp staff
obtain and organize paperwork

plan and lead bible studies

budgeting for youth department

plan events and activities

recruit and train leaders and teachers

plan and lead weekly

games and rec

MISSION TRIPS

research and choose trip location and purpose
recruit and prepare students
coordinate logistics
liaise with mission organization
recruit, train, and prepare leaders
communicate with parents
lead and encourage students
debrief and reorient students throughout mission
obtain and organize paperwork

01_YOUTH MINISTRY

DISCIPLENOW

research and choose curriculum and theme
recruit students
recruit, train, and prepare bible study and small group leaders
recruit parents for host homes
lead and encourage students
organize worship
organize service opportunities
coordinate logistics
obtain and organize paperwork

engage students and adults in outdoor learning

lead groups through high ropes and challenge courses

lead groups in team building

teach and lead hiking, archery, greengineering, & geology

02_OUTDOOR EDUCATION

car maintenance

cooking, cleaning, and dining

woodworking and construction