Josh Richard

To utilize skills and experiences obtained from the pastoral and education field

into a dynamic growth opportunity

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Lakeland, FL 33803

863-***-****

ac57pi@r.postjobfree.com

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.

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