Objective

My objective is to use the gifts God has given me in the building up of His Church, with a special focus on young people in helping them to be all that they can be and to have life in all its fullness in Christ.

Qualification

I have a number of Gifts and skills in such areas as: public speaking & preaching, leading worship, leading adult and youth bible studies, counselling and in the area of youth. I have had much experience in the research, implementation and running of youth ministries such as drop-in-centres and youth groups as well as young adult groups. I have had a lot of experience in working with young people out side of church, especially in the school system.

Education

2000 - 2001................ Accredited “How To Drug Proof Your Kids” parents course – Focus on the Family

1996 - 1999................ Bachelors degree in Ministry – Bible College of SA

1995 - 1996................ Certificate in Biblical studies – Burleigh College

1994 - 1994 Telephone counselling course – Living Hope Counselling Help Line

1990 - 1994................ Total Quality Management................... RAAF

Information Technologies..................... RAAF

Clerical...................................................... RAAF

Logistics................................................... RAAF

Leadership & Team Management........ RAAF

1992 - 1992................ Security Officer – Maxwell J. Tatnell Security

1992 - 1992................ Level O Gymnastics Coach – Australian Gymnastics Federation Inc

Youth Experience

1991 – 1993............... Warrant Officer (Voluntary)– Boys Brigade

1993 – 1995............... Youth Leader (Voluntary)– Northlands Community Church

1998 – 2001............... Youth Worker (Paid) – Freedom Worship & Community Centre

2000 – current.......... School Chaplain – Ross Smith Secondary School

Employment

2000 – current.......... School Chaplain, Ross Smith Secondary School

I am responsible for pastoral care & counselling of students. This can involve a one to one situation, small group situation and in some cases whole class situation. I am responsible for being a representative of the local churches and as such I uphold the values of the local and wider church bodies. I am a resource for both staff and students in many areas; this can include referrals to other organizations such as Centrelink to pregnancy counselling. I am often involved in excursions and activity lines. I also run two games events during lunchtime for students; one of these involves members of local churches as well.

1998 – 2001............... Youth Worker – Freedom Worship & Community Centre

I was responsible for preaching once a month, leading a adult bible study, leading a youth study and the research, implementation and running of a youth drop-in-centre. I was also responsible for recruiting, training and pastoral care of youth leaders and other volunteers in the Youth Ministry Team. I also preached at some other Uniting churches.

1990 - 1994............... Clerk Supply – Royal Australian Air Force

I was responsible for inwards and outwards correspondence, serving aircraft technicians with equipment needs and inwards and outwards movement of stores equipment. I was also responsible for computer programming and streamlining certain functions within the equipment store as well as maintaining databases and the purchasing department. I was also responsible for liasing with civilian companies and the purchase of equipment from said companies.

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