How to Write a Ministry Resume'

Although it is not biblically ideal, in today's ministry world, most churches expect potential pastors or ministry leaders to submit a resume'. Over the years, while being considered by churches, I have received numerous compliments on the layout, organization, and information of my resume'. The goal is to fit as much pertinent information about yourself in as small of a space as possible. Like it or not, your resume' is often your first impression. If you half-way organize it with little thought, then the committee or pastor will naturally perceive you as "unorganized," "scatter-brained," and possibly lazy. Furthermore, this resume' is two pages long; and I recommend that your resume' does not expand any longer than 2 pages. Committees are often sifting through near 100 resumes' or more. You need to respect their time while encouraging them to respect your time as well. Make sure that all your information is pertinent. Only include non-pertinent information if their inclusion does not put you over 1 or 2 pages at the most. Here is my resume'; feel free to use the layout as a framework for your resumes'. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to respond.Jared H. Moore10680 Ky Hwy 698Hustonville, KY 40437

Home: 000.000.0000; Cell: 000.000.0000

Email: jaredhmoore@email.com

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 2/11/81
Salvation: February 1998
Married to Amber Moore
One son, Caden Heath Moore (10/30/07) and one daughter, Ava Leigh Moore (05/01/09)

EDUCATIONUndergraduate Studies -. B.A. in Biblical Studies: Concentration in Theology from Trinity Theological Seminary, Newburgh, IN.
Graduate Studies - M.A.R. in Biblical Studies from Liberty Seminary in Lynchburg, VA.
Graduate Studies - M.Div. in Christian Ministry through distance learning and intensives from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY (3 classes from completion).
Candidate for ThM in Systematic Theology at Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY (Matriculate in Spring 2011)

MINISTRY OBJECTIVE

My ministry objective is for God alone to be glorified. Because of this, I long to preach the gospel, apply God's Word, and love His people. Christ has accomplished all and justified me; therefore, I live for Him out of gratitude for His finished work in satisfying God's wrath and sealing my salvation. I must do whatever is allowed by God to reach others with the gospel, and to cultivate growth in them to maturity in Christ. Finally, I seek to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. "Everyone has a ministry" is the mentality all Christians must have.

CHURCH EXPERIENCE

02/10 - Present: Full time Senior Pastor, New Salem Baptist Church, Hustonville, KY

Oversee all Ministries of the Church
Preach Sunday morning, Sunday evening and Wednesday evening
Teach Discipleship Training
Develop and Oversee visitation program
Perform necessary counseling, weddings, and funerals
Organize Revivals, Special Events, and Speakers
Regularly call and/or visit members and prospects
Properly oversee and carry out the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper

11/06 - 02/10: Full time Senior Pastor, Union Fork Baptist Church, Soddy Daisy, TNOversee all Ministries of the Church
Preach Sunday morning, Sunday evening and Wednesday evening
Teach Sunday School
Occasionally lead singing portion of worship service
Develop and Oversee G.R.O.W. visitation program
Perform necessary counseling, weddings, and funerals
Organize Revivals, Special Events, and Speakers
Regularly call and/or visit members and prospects
Moderate church business meetings
Properly oversee and carry out the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper

10/02-11/06: Full time Youth Pastor, Pine Eden Baptist Church, Crossville, TN

Teach Wednesday night class and Sunday school
Plan and coordinate youth summer camps and retreats
Plan and lead Wednesday night youth worship
Plan youth mission trips and mission activities
Plan and Coordinate Youth Revival
Prepare annual youth budget
Counsel with youth
Occasionally fill pulpit
Develop overall youth ministry program
Develop youth leadership committee
Plan and coordinate Outreach ministry

3/01-8/02: Part time Youth Pastor, Cedar Hill Baptist Church, Baxter, TN

5/00-3/01: Youth Ministry Intern at Gum Springs Baptist Church, Walling, TN

Ordained September 2, 2001, at Gum Springs Baptist Church, Walling, TN 38587HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Writing, Sports, Playing the Guitar, Independent Theological Studies

REFERENCES

Dr. Khaldoun Sweis, PhD, Professor/Tutor at Oxford University, Liberty University, and Olive-Harvey College, 000.000.0000
Dr. Tony Wilson, Pastor, White Oak Baptist Church, Red Bank, TN, 000.000.0000
Reverend Jeff Wright, Pastor, Welchland Baptist Church, Spencer, TN, 000.000.0000
Reverend Terry Felton, Pastor, Mason Dixon Baptist Church, Shrewsbury, PA, 000.000.0000
Dr. Jim Hensley, Pastor, Garrison Baptist Church, Dayton, TN, 000.000.0000
Reverend Brent Sims, Pastor, Lenoir City, TN, 000.000.0000