Josh Richard
To utilize skills and experiences obtained from the pastoral and education field
into a dynamic growth opportunity
Lakeland, FL 33803
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EXPERIENCE
Victory Christian Academy, L akeland, FL Teacher / Campus Pastor
NOVEMBER 2016 - PRESENT
● Taught Bible classes for 6th - 10th grade as well as assisted with the 9th Grade HOPE class.
● Collaborated with other Bible teachers to develop and implement a new curriculum.
● Counseled students at the request of the Headmaster and Dean of Students.
● Primary speaker and facilitator for weekly chapel services.
● Founded and established school wide literacy and focus word for daily inspiration and guidance
● Helped students find a connection between biblical concepts and their daily activities.
● Planned and worked with sports teams for outreach to the community.
● Designed the graphics for the school’s yearly shirts, as well as graphics needed for chapels.
● Participated in Wednesday night youth service for the church.
● Started a community group that brought High School students together to play basketball on Friday nights to help bridge the school and the church.
● Head Middle School and assistant varsity soccer coach. Andover Central High School, A ndover, KS Paraprofessional AUGUST 2015 - OCTOBER 2016
Worked with all grade levels and subjects to help deviate instruction, collaborate with teachers, and modify assignments based on the needs of the student.
● Co-Sponsored the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) club on campus.
EXPERIENCE CONTD.
Faith Assembly
(Charleston, SC) - Youth
Pastor
Victory Church (Lakeland,
FL) - Intern/Youth Pastor
Southeastern University
(Lakeland, FL) - Chapel
Coordinator
One Church (Columbus,
OH) - Intern
SKILLS
Dependable
Creative
Loyal
Relational
Teamwork
Adaptable
Problem Solver
Communicator
Strong Work Ethic
Leadership Development
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premier
Microsoft Office
Generations Church, A ndover, KS Youth Pastor
MARCH 2015 - SEPTEMBER 2016
Led and pastored a group of High School and Middle School students.
● Maintained growth in the ministry by engaging services and personal relationships with the students.
● Grew the ministry 1000% students weekly in an 18-month period.
● Plan and organize outreach activities and fellowships to include youth retreats, youth lock-ins, outreach, and sports activities.
● Recruited and grew a team of Youth Sponsors who all served in different capacities in the Youth Ministry and church.
● Assisted in the local High School Christian club that met on campus.
● Organized and led a group of students and youth sponsors on a mission trip to New Orleans.
● Planned and implemented a small group focus that connected students to leaders.
● Managed and maintained a program budget.
● Collaborated with the Lead Pastor to develop a mission and vision for the church.
● Fulfilled ministerial duties on a regular basis. (hospital visits, on-call responsibilities, leading staff meetings/devotions, and handling offering/announcements)
● Creatively planned fundraising opportunities for the students and the youth ministry.
● Met students for lunch monthly on local school campuses. EDUCATION
Southeastern University, Lakeland FL B.A. Practical Theology
AUGUST 2011 - MAY 2014
● Led a mission trip to Kenya with 8 Students.
● Coordinated, casted vision, and led the weekly chapel services. Polk State College, Lakeland FL A.A. Degree
AUGUST 2009 - MAY 2011
MISSIONS TRIPS
Kenya (2012, 2013) New
Orleans (2015) Costa Rica
(2017) Panama (2018)
REFERENCES
Available upon request.