shari parsons

director of children's ministries

About

Director of Children's Ministries at Ebenezer United Methodist Church

Country

united states

City

stafford

Industry

religious institutions

Skill

church events, bible, religion, public speaking, discipleship, volunteer management, theology, leadership development, event planning, leadership, biblical studies, program management, religious education, teaching, pastoral care, nonprofits, administration, team building, microsoft office, pastoral counseling, preaching, spiritual direction

Experience

office administrator

north huber heights baptist church

1996-1 - 1998-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Provided pastor and church with office management support.

religious education coordinator

mountain home afb idaho

1998-1 - 2000-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Developed and directed a comprehensive program of religious education for members of the Protestant Faith. Organized many program including Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and a mid-week Bible Club for infants through adults. Recruited and trained volunteers and performed annual background checks on volunteers.

religious education coordinator

united states air force

1990-1 - 1995-1 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Directed a program of religious education for the Protestant chapel. Recruited volunteers, provided orientations and teacher training sessions. Managed annual budget for base-wide religious programs and materials.

director of children's ministries

ebenezer united methodist church

2001-6 - Present · 25 yrs 4 mos

As Children's Ministries Director, creates and manages ministry teams to provide environments and experiences to reach out to children and instruct them about the Bible and Christian faith. Directs and supervises all Children's Ministries staff, works with church administrative staff to schedule/promote/market Children's Ministries, identifies current ministry trends and promotes new ideas to expand the scope and capabilities of Children's Ministries.

Education

marshall university

Activities and Societies: Honor graduate, Pi Omega Pi (business honorary), Vice-president of Phi Beta Lambda (Professional Business Leaders of America), FSA and member of pep band, drill team