Amanda Beissler
Elgin
Summary
Mission-driven leader with a passion for restorative leadership, team development, and strategic innovation. Experienced in re-engaging disconnected youth, building high-capacity teams, and designing impactful ministry programs. Skilled in vision casting, cross-cultural bridge-building, and leading through change with discernment, and spiritual integrity. Proven ability to secure funding, mentor leaders, and align people and systems toward sustainable kingdom impact.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth and Community Life Director
Vineyard Church of Elgin
Elgin
01.2024 - Current
- Re-engaged students by renewing involvement, increasing regular attendance from three to seventeen within 12 months.
- Built and empowered a unified team of youth leaders, expanding from three to ten members while aligning with vision.
- Identified developmental gaps for younger students and implemented new frameworks and curriculum to address needs.
- Enhanced engagement in community Connect Groups, boosting participation from 62% to over 80% of average Sunday attendance.
- Diversified discipleship opportunities by launching mentorship program and Share A Table initiative, fostering meaningful connections.
Ministry Coordinator | Creative Content Director
Crossroads Kids Club
Bartlett
03.2020 - 02.2024
- Executed two large-scale fundraising dinners exceeding goals and acquiring new financial partners.
- Coordinated logistics for small partner events, selecting venues and managing invitations.
- Developed Bible-based curriculum fostering authentic faith, adapting lessons based on feedback.
- Oversaw Spanish translation of curriculum ensuring contextual relevance for Latin American clubs.
- Communicated Crossroads program vision to Latin American partners effectively in Spanish.
- Built strong volunteer team culture, maximizing skills and leveraging field experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Formation And Ministry
Wheaton College
Wheaton05-2020
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Team-building
- Coaching
- Program and ministry design and evaluation
- Curriculum development
- Cross-cultural communication
- Volunteer management and recruitment
- Fundraising and resource development
- Delegation
- Proficient in Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth and Community Life Director
Vineyard Church of Elgin
01.2024 - Current
Ministry Coordinator | Creative Content Director
Crossroads Kids Club
03.2020 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Formation And Ministry
Wheaton College
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