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Sample Youth Ministry Resume
James R. Benson
Objective
Assistant Pastor of Youth Ministry. Desire to use gifts and skills of evangelism to reach
unchurched youths and cultivate spiritual growth within the lives of teens.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Columbia International University, Columbia, SC May 2005
• Major: Bible; Minor: Youth Ministry (GPA 3.7)
• Relevant Courses: Church Evangelism, Discipleship, Adult Education, Counseling Youth
• Served as resident hall floor leader for 2 years with oversight of 30 men
• Assisted in planning activities and chapel programs for Student Missions Fellowship
Ministry Experience
Assistant Pastor of Youth (full-time summers, part-time during school year)
River Road Bible Church - Columbia, SC (membership 300) 2002 - 2005
• Assisted in the development of junior high through college age youth programs and activities.
• Taught training sessions on instructional methods and materials.
• Conducted Junior church.
• Participated in church visitation.
• Initiated and taught a high school Bible study that average 60 in weekly attendance.
• Results: Youth attendance grew by 40%. Year-round youth program was established.
Camp Counselor
Camp Joy - Hickory, NC Summers 2000 - 2002
• Provided oversight for cabin of 20 junior high males.
• Taught Bible lessons.
• Planned and supervised all outdoor activities.
• Results: Led ten young people to the Lord. Received Counselor of the Summer Award.
Field Education Experience through Columbia International University
• Taught Sunday school class to the elderly in a nursing home.
• Preached in prisons.
• Participated in visitation evangelism.