AJ Glenn
5 Colorado St. Beverly Hills, FL 34465 352.697.3089 ajglenn03@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
• Highly motivated, obtained two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Theater and Religion
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products and web design
• Wonderful track record of working with teen and children’s church groups
• Enthusiastic about working with churches and ministry oriented groups
• Self-motivated with a strong drive to finish tasks promptly and efficiently
• Possess a substantial love for working with people
EDUCATION
Emory and Henry College, Emory, VA Class of 2007
Double Bachelor of Arts: Religion and Theater
Coursework includes: Youth Ministry, Children’s Ministry, and Church and Community Ministries
GPA: 3.3
EXPERIENCE
Youth Director, Brooksville, Fl 2008-2009
First United Methodist Church Brooksville
• Effectively used various media genres in bible studies: PowerPoint, Movie/Music video clips, dramatic skits.
• Assisted in the development of a community outreach program aimed at community BMX and skateboarders.
• Productively remodeled and maintained a youth ministry facility accommodating three ministry gatherings and 4 community groups
• Encouraged the awareness of community needs by exposing youth to local issues
• Successfully produced growth of youth program by going into local schools to evangelize
Youth Minister, Abingdon, VA 2007
Abingdon United Methodist Church
• Worked to establish lasting relationships
• Enthusiastically instructed the learning of United Methodist beliefs
• Developed a curriculum which included a lesson, games, and a meal
• Encouraged community involvement to educate community awareness
• Aided in the planning of all mission and fun youth outings
Senior Youth Pastor, Abingdon, VA 2006-2007
Green Spring Presbyterian Youth Group
• Educated the importance of a maintaining a strong biblical understanding
• Incorporated group motivating activities which help to create strong bonds
• Effectively managed a limited youth budget to incorporate a variety of activities
• Worked with church officials to spark church-wide youth interest
• Successfully planed all events related to the church’s youth ministry program
Youth Ministry Assistant, Bristol, VA 2004-2005
Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church
• Counseled members of the youth group on choices about college/career
• Assisted with planning youth events, planned by the youth
• Lead community building activities to incorporate social awareness
• Worked to establish a successful music ministry
Buffalo Mountain Camp Counselor, Jonesborough, TN Summers 2004 - 2005
Buffalo Mountain Camp and Retreat Center
• Inspired young people to look at their faith as a way of life
• Worked diligently to show the love of God every minute of everyday
• Stimulated ideas about how to see God in everything
• Clarified biblical questions of youth campers in a comprehensive way
• Organized and led singing at meal times and with other various activities daily
Assistant Music Director/Guitarist/Vocalist, Altavista, VA 2001-2004
Clement Memorial Wesleyan Church/Potter’s Clay Christian Band
• Used my knowledge of guitar to accompany vocalist
• Implemented vocal skills to perform various Christian musical numbers
• Introduced new lyrics and music to the band’s play list
• Performed extensive sets at various church locations and activities
• Enthusiastically created positive moods throughout concerts
• Worked meticulously with others to prepare and schedule events
RELATED ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
• Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout
• Blue Key, Member, Vice President
• Campus Christian Fellowship, Member
• Circle K International, Member
• Ecumenical Faith in Action, Food Pantry Volunteer
• Alpha Phi Omega, National Service Fraternity, Member
• Emory and Henry College Theater Company, Member/Performer
• Emory Scholar, Recipient
REFERENCES
Dr. Jim Dawsey
Professor of Religion
Emory and Henry College
276.944.6123
jdawsey@ehc.edu
Dr. Joseph Reiff
Religion Department Chair
Emory and Henry College
276.944.6784
jreiff@ehc.edu
Dr. William Oakley
Senior Pastor
East Naples United Methodist Church
239.530.8070
revoak007@comcast.net
Andrea Rinard
Upper School Principal
Hernando Christian Academy
813.477.2251