Ministry Other majors are constantly bombarded with reminders that they should NEVER put their picture on their résumé, and should NEVER include personal information about themselves. But for ministry and biblical study majors applying for a pastoral position, church search committees oftentimes expect, not only a picture of you, but your family as well. They will want to know, and be able to ask, very personal questions that your fellow graduates with other majors will never have to face. Questions such as: 1. How did you become a Christian? Tell me about your conversion experience.

2. What experiences have shaped you spiritually?

3. How do you pursue continued growth in your walk with God?

FINALLY, ministry majors, include your references WITH your resume. Dr. Linhart points out it’s a small enough world, especially when applying with the Missionary church, that everyone “knows” each other, so your references could prove to be most helpful!

Want to look sharp for a search committee? Their main goal is to find out about you. By laying out before them yourself, your work, and your experience, you become more attractive to them. They will appreciate your openness and will note that you have nothing to hide! How do you do this? By creating a Ministry Portfolio. A Ministry Portfolio is a packet of information that will tell employers who you are, where you have been, and what you have done. It includes: Résumé Cover Letter

Ministry Vision Letters of Recommendation

Statement of Faith Personal / Family Photo(s)

A good question to ask yourself when compiling your portfolio is, "What am I good at? Where do my strengths lie?" If you excel in writing children's curriculum, include an example of what you've written. If you're a strong preacher, include a tape, outline, or notes of a message you've preached. If you enjoy discipling teens, share your philosophy of discipleship, including stories of how your philosophy has played out in real life examples. Perhaps, have a teen you've discipled share about your relationship from his/her perspective. Anything you can provide to show a church your strengths and passions will make a strong portfolio. It is very important to portray yourself as accurately as possible. Have someone who knows you well read over your portfolio to see if it indeed reflects who you are. Lastly, how you present the material is extremely important! Find a notebook or binder with a professional appearance in which to present your information. Print your various documents on quality paper, coordinating the color and feel. A Ministry Portfolio should not be cluttered or flashy. A neat, professional, classy appearance will get the attention!

“Your Ministry Portfolio.” Ministry List. http://www.ministrylist.com/Resources/portfolio.asp

Lincoln Brockway 5944 Beacon Street • Nappanee, Indiana 46550 • 555-555-5555 • [email protected]

Seeking Youth Pastor Position with the Brennenman Memorial Missionary Church CORE COMPETENCIES Leadership Skills  Coached 6th-8th grade guys as small group leader  Lead worship for teen and adult services  Developed preteen ministry with worship

Organization Skills  Compiled missions trip training program  Constructed adult leader training program  Created small group leader handbook

Teaching Skills  Engineered junior high leadership class  Generated Sunday school curriculum  Inspired students to own their relationship with Christ

Technology Skills  Proficient with Mac, Windows, and Linux  Performed I.T. support for hardware and software  Executed high-level Photoshop skills

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry, May 2013 Bethel College Mishawaka, Indiana GPA: 3.2 Student Athlete: 3 years Youth Ministry Major, August 2009 – May 2010 Computer Information Systems Major, August 2009 – May 2010 Indiana Wesleyan University Marion, Indiana GPA: 3.6 Student Athlete: 1 year

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE Crystal Valley Missionary Church STUDENT MINISTRIES INTERN

Middlebury, Indiana May 2012 – Present

Nappanee Missionary Church JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY INTERN

Nappanee, Indiana August 2010 – April 2012

Nappanee Missionary Church GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN

Nappanee, Indiana May 2010 – December 2011

Nappanee Missionary Church SOAR INTERN

Nappanee, Indiana June – August 2011

Westview Wesleyan YOUTH MINISTRY INTERN

Jonesboro, Indiana September 2009 – April 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE Bethel College RESIDENT ASSISTANT

Mishawaka, Indiana August 2012 – Present

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Nappanee Missionary Church CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH CAMP COUNSELOR Crystal Valley Missionary Church MISSIONS TRIP LEADER

Nappanee, Indiana Summers 2007 – 2012 Middlebury, Indiana July 2012

Lincoln Brockway 5944 Beacon Street • Nappanee, Indiana 46550 • 555-555-5555 • [email protected]

REFERENCES Derry Prenkert

Terry Bley

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRIES Nappanee Missionary Church 70417 Indiana 19, Nappanee, IN 46550 [email protected] Work number- (574) 773-7773

PASTOR OF LIFE DEVELOPMENT Nappanee Missionary Church 70417 Indiana 19, Nappanee, IN 46550 [email protected] Work number- (574) 773-7773

Terry Linhart

Robert Brandt

DIVISION CHAIR OF RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY Bethel College 1001 Bethel Circle, Mishawaka, IN 46545 [email protected] Work number- (574) 257-3517

Reed Lyons RESIDENT DIRECTOR Bethel College 1001 Bethel Circle, Mishawaka, IN 46545 [email protected] Cell number- (630) 220-1168

PROFESSOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY Bethel College 1001 Bethel Circle, Mishawaka, IN 46545 [email protected] Work number- (574) 257-2668

Julie Waggoner [email protected] (555) 555-5555 1001 Bethel Circle Mishawaka, Indiana 46545

Seeking Middle School Youth Pastor Position with River Valley Community Church CORE COMPETENCIES Leadership Skills: Trained leaders to creatively serve middle school youth; implemented relational driven ministry focused on spiritual, social, and academic needs of students as resident assistant; served as Vice-President of 75+ member collegiate concert choir. Visionary Skills: Developed creative media team to integrate junior high youth into making videos, clay animation shorts and announcements for youth; designed home-based program, Acts House, focusing on building relationships, pointing students toward accountability and deeper relationship with Jesus Christ; created events that build on community, fun and personal growth. Interpersonal Skills: Invested in lives of youth outside of church walls so they could witness “Christ with skin on”; collaborated with Associate Pastor of Students on crafting themes, lessons, and events for 90+ middles school youth; used conflict resolution skills to keep stability with 40+ college women. Organizational Skills: Entrusted with budget purchasing decisions for youth curriculum; stayed under $500+ budget for youth summer events; worked with families to guarantee youth had ample time to raise funds to participate in events.

EDUCATION and HONORS Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry and Adolescent Studies, May 2009 Minor in Music Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana GPA: 3.3 Dean's List: 2 semesters Outstanding Upperclassman Youth Ministry Major, 2008 - 2009 Servant's Heart Award, 2008 - 2009 Academic Scholarship, 2005 - Present Music Scholarship, 2005 - Present

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE River Valley Community Church, Mishawaka, Indiana http://rivervalley.net Professional L.E.A.D. Middle School Ministries Intern Impact 2818, Pine Creek, Indiana http://impact2818.com Camp Counselor Church of the Four Seasons, Winfield, Indiana http://mycofs.org Youth Ministry Intern

September 2007 - Present

Summers 2005 - 2008

June - August 2007

Julie Waggoner

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Leadership Summit with Dr. Tim Elmore, 2008 Leadership Development with Dr. Tim Elmore Theories, 2007 Youth Specialties, 2006

WORK EXPERIENCE Famous Dave's, Mishawaka, Indiana Server Bethel College, Student Development, Mishawaka, Indiana Resident Assistant

May 2008 - Present August 2007 - Present

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Church of the Four Seasons, Winfield, Indiana Vacation Bible School Group Leader Bethel College, Task Force Team, Hope City, Mississippi Electrical Assistant / Construction

Summers 2004 - 2008 March 2007

KAREN GEGOLINE [email protected] (555) 555-5555 47865 Roosevelt Road • South Bend, Indiana 46614 Seeking position in Student Ministries at Kaleheo Missionary Church

CORE COMPETENCIES Youth Event Planning Skills

• • • •

Spearheaded 4-day youth retreat, The Press, for 50+ junior and senior high youth Coordinated "Battle of the Bands" for four area youth groups Organized church outreach event "Light the Night" for surrounding neighborhoods Developed and led youth evangelism event "Downtown Invasion" encouraging youth to step out of their comfort zones as they handed out 500+ water bottles

Teaching Skills • Prepared sermons for junior and senior high students • Involved in leading Sunday morning program reaching 40+ middle school students • Engaged student leaders and adult mentors in “owning” ministry to take active role in administering, planning and developing each week • Effectively and creatively taught at middle school programs and events by innovative use of various teaching methods including object lesions, illustrations, humor, drama, role plays, discussion groups, and small groups Worship Leading Skills • Musically instructed and spiritually mentored 9-member worship band • Led worship for congregation and youth group from piano • Selected music based on topic for service's message • Studied piano for 4 years and traveled with Bethel's music ministry team, One Voice

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry, May 2010 Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana GPA: 3.7 Dean's List: 2 semesters

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Youth Ministry Intern, Christian Center, South Bend, Indiana, September 2009 - April 2010 Youth Ministry Intern, Southgate Church, South Bend, Indiana, April - August 2009

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Painter, World Relief, Atlanta, Georgia, March 2008 Organizing Assistant, Good Will, South Bend, Indiana, June 2009 Landscaping, Country Gardens, Elkhart, Indiana, October 2007

WORK EXPERIENCE Starbucks Barista, South Bend, Indiana, September 2007 - February 2009 Barista, Indianapolis, Indiana, August 2006 - August 2007