Tyler Gerig
Wakarusa
Summary
Director of Student Ministries highly effective at building and leading programs for ages 11 to 22. Knowledgeable about planning weekly classes and services, special events and leadership development. Skilled in program management, teaching and counseling. Bringing a strong understanding of youth-related concerns and a compassionate nature.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Student Ministries
Wakarusa Missionary Church
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Revitalized youth ministry by developing engaging programs and activities focused on spiritual growth.
- Enhanced community building through events, conferences and overnight retreats.
- Mentored students through one-on-one counseling sessions, fostering personal development and spiritual growth.
- Increased youth group attendance by creating dynamic worship services tailored to engage our younger audience.
Greens Manager
Pond-a-river Golf Club
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Onboarded new employees, including training and mentoring.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
SOAR Student Ministries Intern
Nappanee Missionary Church
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Mentored youth by attending youth ministry activities, discipling students, and being a small group leader.
- Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, preparing youth events, and planning curriculum.
- Prepared messages and regularly taught students Biblical teaching during programming.
- Maintained energy and fun with students while also challenging them to pursue deeper relationships with Christ.
Summer Student Ministries Intern
Pathway Community Church
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Planned programming for the summer such as choosing lesson topics for Wednesday nights and teaching/arranging teachers.
- Met with and mentored students weekly while building relationships with them.
- Coordinated events with other ministry departments, i.e. worship ministry.
- Planned large scale events for 100+ students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministries
Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN08.2019
Skills
- Shepherding
- Preaching
- Teamwork
- Spiritual leadership
- Pastoral counseling
- Biblically based
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Volunteer Management
- History with middle school, high school, and college age students
Leadership Experience
Bethel College Residential Advisor August 2017-May 2018
- Created, marketed, and lead dorm-wide activates focused on relationship building.
- Lead weekly Bible Studies for 30 residents.
- Maintained relationships and mentored residents.
Woodburn Missionary Church Student Ministries Teaching Team August 2019-August 2021
- Plan curriculum quarterly for student ministries with other members of the teaching team.
- Prepare programming nights including sermons, games, and small group time.
Wakarusa Missionary Church August 2021-June 2024
- Plan, organize and prepare regular programming nights, Sunday school, and large scale events
- Regular discipleship in one-on-one and group settings
Timeline
Director of Student Ministries
Wakarusa Missionary Church
08.2021 - 06.2024
Greens Manager
Pond-a-river Golf Club
05.2019 - 08.2021
SOAR Student Ministries Intern
Nappanee Missionary Church
05.2018 - 05.2019
Summer Student Ministries Intern
Pathway Community Church
05.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministries
Bethel University
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