I live in Mount Pleasant, TX, and am willing to relocate.
Sign in to contact Matthew HowardI would like to work in…
- Youth / Student Ministry
- Young Adult / College Ministry
- Miscellaneous / Other
I would like to work at a…
- Disciples of Christ church
- Presbyterian (PCUSA) church
- Non-denominational church
Matthew Howard's résumé
Last updatedI am an equipper who has worked with people of all ages from a variety of cultural backgrounds in a professional capacity for three years and as a volunteer for many more.
Experience
North Ridge Church
Youth and Family Minister
Mount Pleasant, TX
08/2020-06/2021
▪ Cultivated North Ridge Youth Group (grades 7-12) by building community through interactive classes and events
▪ Supervised North Ridge Kids (grades preschool-6) by coordinating curriculum, teachers, and family events
▪ Coached a high school student leadership team, focusing on personal discipleship and leadership development
▪ Contributed to Sunday worship through sermons, song leading, and all other aspects of worship
▪ Connected with community leaders in Mount Pleasant to bless our neighbors through service
Virunga Valley Academy
Missionary, Teacher
Musanze, Rwanda
08/2016-11/2017
▪ Reinvigorated the Bible program, designing curriculum and the scope and sequence for grades 1-12
▪ Pioneered the music program for grades 1-6 using the Quaver Music resource
▪ Collaborated with teachers in order to teach subjects including Math, History, Spelling, Science, and Physical Education for grades 2-12
▪ Mobilized Student Service Council (grades 7-12) to transform the school and their communities
Carpenter’s Kids
Preschool Teacher
Searcy, AR
01/2015-05/2016
▪ Collaborated with co-teachers in order to teach 3 and 4 year olds
▪ Revitalized the role of Cheeseburger the Dog in chapel puppet skits
Farmington Church
Youth and Family Ministry Intern
Farmington, AR
06/2015-08/2015
▪ Mentored students through Bible classes, devos, and fun events in the areas of theology and character building
▪ Strengthened relationships with students and volunteers through trips such as Green Valley Bible Camp and the Summer Service Trip
Glenwood Church
Children’s Ministry Intern
Tyler, TX
05/2014-08/2014
▪ Facilitated classrooms with teachers and curriculum while overseeing my own classes Sundays and Wednesdays
▪ Orchestrated Vacation Bible School by empowering volunteers, designing props and scenery, and directing skits for assemblies
Education
Harding School of Theology
Completed 12 credits towards a Master of Divinity
Memphis, TN
07/2017-06/2018
▪ Relevant coursework: Global Evangelism, Ministry Call and Context, Christian Ethics
Harding University
Bachelor of Arts, Bible and Ministry
Searcy, AR
05/2016
▪ 3.73 GPA
▪ Minor in Psychology; Service Project Director for Chi Sigma Alpha social club 2014-2015
Skills
- Teaching
- Life coaching
- Writing
- Volunteer management
- Mission work
- Technology
- Team building
- Cross-cultural engagement
Additional information
Interests:
- Adventuring with my dog
- Cooking
- Entomology
- Tea
- Saxophone
- Camping