Noah Durbin
Troy,IL
Summary
Inspirational Youth Director integrates youth into church congregation by working with ministry teams to develop programming, fellowship and worship opportunities. Projects good communication and interpersonal skills across intergenerational community to maintain personal relationship with youth and families through variety of activities. Models faith teachings to support strong framework and philosophy of ministry and vision for spiritual development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Director
First Christian Church of Versailles
09.2022 - Current
- Recruited, developed and encouraged volunteers and parents to provide fellowship and faith building activities for youth.
- Implemented bible study and faith and life issues and social responsibility topical studies to foster effective ministry for youth education.
- Coordinated and attended annual church events to foster and build intergenerational fellowship and outreach.
- Led integration of youth into worship and other ministry areas at church and church events.
- Attended staff meetings and submitted announcements to church newsletter and calendar of events to facilitate open communication with church congregation.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
Summer Staff
TEAMeffort Missions
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Handled heavy lifting for mission work in hot and humid summer conditions.
- Prepared activity areas with supplies and mandated safety gear.
- Completed construction projects on buildings, fences and other structures.
- Educated participants about activity rules and requirements.
- Observed participants, mitigated arguments between campers and enforced good sportsmanship during games.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Developed and monitored budgets for recreational activities.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
Ministry Intern
Nameoki United Methodist Church
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided guidance to members of congregation.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
- Wrote and delivered sermons.
- Facilitated religious classes and forums.
- Participated in various outreach programs.
- Provided pastoral counseling to members of congregation.
- Educated members of congregation on religious beliefs and practices.
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
Education
Master's Degree - Divinity
Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore, KY08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Bible And Christian Ministry
St. Louis Christian College
Florissant, MO05-2022
Skills
- Volunteer management
- Curriculum design
- Youth mentoring
- Shepherding
- Sermon preparation
- Preaching
- Administrative tasks
- Overnight experiences
- Discipleship training
- Community service
- Budget development
- Counseling
Certification
- Ordained Deacon in Global Methodist Church Great Lakes Conference June 2024. On the elder track
Timeline
Youth Director
First Christian Church of Versailles
09.2022 - Current
Ministry Intern
Nameoki United Methodist Church
08.2021 - 05.2022
Summer Staff
TEAMeffort Missions
05.2018 - 08.2022
Master's Degree - Divinity
Asbury Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Bible And Christian Ministry
St. Louis Christian College
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