Resume: Robert Niven

Hello all,  Pastor Bales asked that we post this resume for Robert Nivens to the FBBF Blog.  He is a youth pastor who is looking for a staff position.

Robert Niven

1332 W. Normal St. Apt. E ¨ Springfield, MO 65807  ¨ 417. 522.8681

rbniven@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE

A student ministries pastoral position

SUMMARY

§         Two years experience as a counselor in Junior High ministry at High Street Baptist Church

§         Summer Internship at Sonshine Baptist Church under Pastor Bill Bales

§         Experienced supervisor

§         Proficient in Word, Publisher, and Power Point

§         Adaptable, friendly, and open to new opportunities

SALVATION EXPERIENCE

I come from a family of churchgoers. I can't remember a time where we didn't go to church at least semi-regularly. I allowed Christ to save me from my sins at the age of four. After some prompting by a Sunday School teacher I went home and asked my mother about it. She explained the gospel to me in full and I accepting Christ's gift through her leading. I later reaffirmed my salvation when I was twelve and rededicated my life to follow the Lord's will.

CALL TO MINISTRY

Throughout junior high and high school I helped out in many capacities at my church. The latter few years of high school I became heavily involved in my youth group as a leader. It was around this time that I began to notice that not every kid grew up as blessed as me, with a family that cared so much. Realizing the passions and talents that God had given me I dedicated the rest of my life to doing whatever God would allow me to provide a positive influence in the life of teenagers that had none.

MINISTRY HISTORY

Sonshine Baptist Church

Summer Internship                                                                                                  06/09-08/09

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Prepared and taught multiple lessons on a weekly basis

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Planned and executed youth activities

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Assisted the pastoral staff in any way desired

Word of Life Ministries                                                                                                                 

Summer Counselor                                                                                                  05/06-08/06

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Led daily bible studies and devotion times

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Counseled campers through salvation and spiritual issues

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Monitored campers throughout the week, getting them to all of the appropriate services and activities

High Street Baptist Church                                                                                  09/06-03/08

Junior High Youth Helper

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Led a small group study

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Helped plan and execute activities

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Monitored children in class

Third Grade Children’s Church Helper                                                                 09/05-05/06

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Helped children with crafts and activities

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Taught Bible lessons and provide life applications

CAREER HISTORY

Baptist Bible College Security                                                                           06/07-Present

Watchman

Officer

Training Officer

Corporal                                                                                                                                            

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Monitor BBC's campus and protect both its students and its assets

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Develop and implement emergency management procedures and training procedures

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Train and supervise every incoming officer

Estes Express Lines                                                                                                04/08-01/09

Dockhand

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Counted and remained accountable for proper product quantities

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Ensured safe packing and transfer of product from dock to truck

Baptist Bible College Newspaper                                                                       08/08-01/09

Editor-in-Chief

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Maintained a regular release schedule

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Developed and modified paper format

EDUCATION

Formal Education:    Baptist Bible College–Expected Graduation Date–May 2010

                                        Bachelor of Science- Bible and Youth Studies

References available upon request.