*14+ years of preaching experience

*10 years of full time experience

*Directed 3 evangelism campaigns in towns where I have worked

*I have overseen several evangelistic efforts in the communities where I have worked.

*I have organized a gospel meeting in Craig Colorado.

*I have researched thoroughly church growth and outreach methods.

 7/2014-present Interim-Minister for the Riverside Church of Christ Tri-Community
​ (a start up congregation that are currently meeting in Fentress, TX)

 11/2012-05/2014 Recent Pulpit Minister for the Gonzales Church of Christ
 1323 Seydler Gonzales, TX 78629

 1/14/10 to 3/15/12 Pulpit/Outreach/High School & Jr. High Minister
 for the Columbus Avenue Church of Christ
 307 N. 16th St. Waco, Texas 76710

 1/7/07- 9/1/08: Pulpit Minister for the Craig Church of Christ
 796 Green St. Craig Colorado

 March 2004 – December 2004 Pulpit Minister for the Beverly Heights Church of Christ
 Hooks, Texas

 May of 2001 – December of 2003 Pulpit Minister for the Lemon Grove Church of Christ
 1525 Lemon Grove Ave. Lemon Grove, CA 91945

 April 2000 – May 2001 Part-time Preacher for the Windom Church of Christ

 January 2005 – December 2006 I traveled preaching in over 40 congregations.

 Many of which I specifically taught on personal evangelism.

My wife and I have 2 ½ years of heavy youth involvement with the Columbus Ave. youth, a mixed age and ethnicity group between the ages of 9 and 18. When we arrived there were only limited youth actives in place, mainly centered on LTC. We met 1 to 2 times a month for group activities/devotionals many times in our home. We had good participation when we went to youth rallies as well. This was in addition to the standing arrangement at several local establishments most Wednesday nights. I transported most of the kids on these outings.

In addition to our regular activities the first part of the year was dedicated to LTC training for the boys in the areas of leadership for worship along with various group service projects. Columbus Avenue took Gold at LTC in Puppets and Skit division for 2011. While I did not write these productions, many hours were spent rehearsing and preparing the kids for this event.

Here are YouTube links if you would like to see some of these boys progress:

Jesus is Coming Soon –LTC Puppets
http://youtu.be/0BRPB9zwwp0

Jesus is Coming Soon –LTC Skit
http://youtu.be/hwot9H2HIHQ

LTC Singing 1
http://youtu.be/O-15LuUmohA

LTC Singing 2
http://youtu.be/RJGFX4tqQ8U

My wife and I organized the main fundraising which enabled 10 kids to go to church camp in the summer of 2011. We organized and hosted 2 church yard sales. As well as aluminum can and scrap metal/appliance drives.

Directed Area Wide Youth Rallies both at Columbus Ave. Church of Christ and Craig Church of Christ

Have worked as Youth Summer Camp Councilors with Bostonia Blible Camp (3 years) and Camp Crossfire (4 years) My wife has also worked as a councilor at Camp Crossfire (2 years)

Have volunteered with the youth at several of the other congregations we have attended

Worked 1 summer as youth intern (Clarendon Church of Christ under Brian Gochenour)

Coordinated 8 separate VBS

2 years working with college ministry in various capacities.

Been Involved in organizing a week night College Bible Study Group in our home in Waco

Participated in the “Church Fair” at Baylor University (an effort by the university to encourage Freshman to get involved in a local church)

Involved with Baylor Universities “Stepping Out Day” Which is a program where the students are involved in community service projects. I organized their projects 2 consecutive years at Columbus Avenue Church of Christ.

I helped in the organizing of disaster relief, in the aftermath of the San Diego wild fires of 2003. I worked in conjunction with the Church of Christ Disaster Relief Organization which which based its operations from the congregation in which I was currently working, Lemon Grove Church of Christ.

I organized the running of a promotional booth 2 years in a row for the Church at the Craig, CO “Grand Old West Days.” Balloons and literature were given out as well as contacts made. It was well received in the community and we were requested to return the next year.

I had congregation participate in Craig, Colorado’s “Community Clean Up”

I organized a Community BBQ in Craig Colorado

Was in charge of arrangements for VBS workers to come from other congregations to help small congregations we have worked with.

Coordinated Fall Family Outreach and Trunk or Treat at Columbus Ave. in which we had a good turnout.

While in Gonzales we participated in 2 parades: The "Come and Take It" parade and the "Lighted Christmas" parade.

We also participated in a regional campaign "Explore God" as well as their first Trunk-or-Treat

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I assisted the running of a promotional booth last year for the Riverside Church of Christ Tri-Community at the Prairie Lea ISD School fundraiser. Balloons and literature were given out as well as contacts made. It was well received in the community and we were requested to return the next year.

2007-2008 Bear Valley Bible Institute

*Completed leveling courses with Bear Valley in their B.A. program.

Jan 2006 - May 2006 University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, Texas

Jan 2004 - May 2004 Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, TX
-Bible Major, completed semester allowed Brown Trail accredited classes to be officially recognized by other educational entities

1999 -2001 Brown Trail School of Preaching

*Completed preachers training with the Brown Trail School of Preaching

1997-1999 Kilgore College

*A.S.  General Education

*A.S.  Religious Studies

I need only 15hrs to complete my B.A.

-I have been involved and helped organize various church service projects.

Participated in the roofing of Craig Church of Christ Building.

Massive cleaning out of Lemon Grove I also did minor repairs at Lemon Grove CA

I was heavily involved in extensive wall and ceiling repairs, as well as other minor repairs at Columbus Ave. I also corrected serious drainage issues.

Was in charge of running down bids for the complete replacement of the air conditioning system at Columbus Ave. I was also in charge of the training of the use of this unit.

-I have been involved and helped organize various church service projects.

Type: Professional
Randel Sweeny
(Gonzales member heavily involved with outreach)
3680 N State Hwy 97 East
Gonzales, TX 78629
Phone Number: 830-263-0292

Type: Professional
Johnny ​Stephens
In-term Preacher Columbus Ave. Church of Christ, Waco, TX/ School Teacher​
307 N. 16th St. Waco, Texas 76710
Phone Number: 254-752-9636

Type: Professional
Leslie Weeks
Youth Minister of Mexia Church of Christ, Mexia, TX
Cross-Fire Christian Camp Director
607 N. FM 80 Teague, Texas 75860
254-625-1881

Type: Personal
Pat Curo
(Mentor)
Retired Gospel Preacher of Bostonia Church of Christ, El Cajon, CA
Phone Number: 619-840-7828

Type: Personal
Matthew Morine
Pulpit Minister for the Castle Rock Church of Christ
(known for church related blogs)
Phone Number: 303 656 0337 cell, 303 688 9065 office
Email: Mmorine@hotmail.com

Type: Personal
Steven Curo
Minister at the Castle Rock Church of Christ, Castle Rock, CO.
(known for gospel meetings)
Phone Number: 303-718-3633
Email: Stevencuro@aol.com

My objective is to encourage, edify, and educate everyone I come in contact with about Christ and His Church.

1) Grace (Part 1)
http://youtu.be/ki9juq6gSzU

Grace (Part 2)
http://youtu.be/dXNVjN33xhc

2) Abraham -A Godly Example of Fatherhood (Part 1 of 4)
http://youtu.be/p8XZyyziBuU

Abraham -A Godly Example of Fatherhood (Part 2 of 4)
http://youtu.be/rUnqIbTOs1Q

Abraham -A Godly Example of Fatherhood (Part 3 of 4)
http://youtu.be/ogEdQcWsQaM

Abraham -A Godly Example of Fatherhood (Part 4 of 4)
http://youtu.be/gV1rK4TPQDE

3) ​​Take On The Armor of God (a more recent video though not in a formal setting)
http://youtu.be/Vx9UA6AYz8E

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If you have any other questions I would be happy to answer them.

Also If you are in need of more youth references feel free to ask.

I am a family man, I like nothing better than to get out and get away to spend time with my family. I am an outdoors enthusiast.

I enjoy biking, hiking and camping. I love landscaping and landscape maintenance.

I enjoy listening to Christian Contemporary music. I love to sing and am always up for learning new songs. However I am very familiar with the older songs and enjoy singing them as well.

I really enjoy barbecuing and smoking meat.

I also enjoy tinkering with miniature trains with my son and more recently teaching him to ride his bike

Finances permitting, I would like to continue my education more.