Paul Landhuis is seeking a position using his youth ministry skills and experience. He has a Bachelor's degree in Youth Ministry from Huntington University with a 3.88 GPA. His experience includes interning at Emmanuel Community Church where he led events for 50-100 students and establishing caring relationships. Currently, he is a youth leader at Central Christian Church where he helped increase attendance. He also leads the youth praise band at Emmanuel Community Church.
1. PAUL LANDHUIS
paul.landhuis@gmail.com | (616) 885-6357 | paullandhuis.wordpress.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position where my abilities can be employed to further God’s Kingdom in the
youth of a congregation.
EDUCATION
Huntington University, Huntington, IN — Bachelor of Science in Youth Ministry
-Bible & Religion minor
-GPA: 3.88/4.0
-Honors: Dean’s List (eight semesters), Alpha Chi, graduated summa cum laude
MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
Youth Intern, Emmanuel Community Church, Fort Wayne, IN — June - December 2014
-Cooperated with a full-time youth pastor in leading youth events for seven months
-Organized and coordinated events for groups of 50 to 100 students
-Established caring relationships with over half of participating students
Youth Leader, Central Christian Church, Huntington, IN — February 2015 - Present
-Collaborated with two other leaders to increase attendance in a struggling ministry
-Enacted weekly meetings for teaching and fellowship opportunities
Youth Worship Leader, Emmanuel Community Church — January 2014 - Present
-Facilitated the youth praise band on a weekly basis
-Maintained clear communication between five to ten student musicians
Volunteer, DOCK Ministry, Wyoming, MI — September 2007 - May 2013
-Built relationships with students in a holistic after-school ministry
Volunteer, R House Ministry, Grand Rapids, MI — June 2008 - May 2013
-Tutored and interacted with a diverse group of students in an urban ministry
SKILLS
Strong interpersonal expertise
Clear and relatable teaching ability
Respectful team player
Excellent organizational skills
Basic written and conversational Spanish