Dedicated relational youth minister who is passionate about youth ministry and the sustaining of current and future parish and diocesan programming. Knowledgeable in current diocesan youth programs and events and the planning and development of those events.
Core Qualifications
Relational ministry
Program management
Volunteer management
Retreat/event coordinating
Public speaking
Experience
09/2010 to Current
Youth Ministry CoordinatorHoly Rosary and Resurrection Catholic Church － Bozeman, MT
Weekly faith formation (6-12) program development
Faith formation volunteer manager
Retreat Development
Confirmation Sacramental Preparation Program Coordinator
Consistent communication with parents, staff, and parish communities.
Participation in Diocesan youth ministry events and planning
06/2011 to 08/2011
Camp CounselorLegendary Lodge － Salmon Lake, MT
Counselor for 3 summers 2007, 2008, 2011
Plan 45 minute, age appropriate formation session.
Relational Ministry
Small group leader
08/2009 to 07/2010
Team LeaderReach Youth Ministry － Yakima, WA
Team Leader, Retreat Contact, and Finance person.
Communicating with youth ministers and/retreat coordinator.
Retreat programming specific to each community we worked with.
Relationship building with youth on retreat.
Small group leader.
Education
Current
M.A: Pastoral MinistryBoston College Boston College's School of Theology and Ministry － Chestnut Hill, MAPastoral Ministry
2012
Youth Ministry StudiesCenter For Ministry Development － Gig Harbor, WACertificate in Youth Ministry Studies
2009
TheologyAttended Carroll College － Helena, MTTheology
2007
University of Montana － Missoula, MTAttended UM for two years from 2005-2007 transferred after the spring of 2007.
Professional Affiliations
Member, National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry
Member, 2015 NCYC Workshops and Break Out Planning Committee (2014 - 2015)
Member, Region 12 Diocesan Leadership Youth Ministry Gatherings
Skills
Event planning, scheduling, program development, volunteer/team coordinator, team management, religious formation, relational ministry, budget planning, communication, listening, fundraising
