Geoffrey Cocanower
Cell (574) 370-5359
Permanent Address Present Address
23767 Raber Court 1001 Bethel Circle
Elkhart, Indiana 46517 Mishawaka, Indiana 46545
Seeking position in Senior High Student Ministry
CORE COMPETENCIES
Leadership Skills: Served 500+ hours as ministry intern at largest Missionary church in North Central district; engaged adult mentors to take active role in administering, planning and developing youth ministry on weekly basis; launched new men's ministry opportunity at Bethel College focusing on discipleship, evangelism, and service.
Organizational Skills: Secured rooms and leaders for 150+ middle school students for Wednesday night small group time; created summer/fall/spring ministry calendar including events, worship services, small group activities; developed lesson plans for 100+ junior high youth on Sunday mornings.
Communication Skills: Facilitated ministry opportunities in Michiana area for 35+ men on campus; taught 70+ students each Sunday morning; announced full seasons for professional Minor League baseball, and collegiate women's basketball, volleyball.
Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Media Shout 3.5. Familiar with Photoshop Essentials
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, May 2009
Concentrations in Youth Ministry, Communication, Business Administration-Marketing
Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana
PROFESSIONAL MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
Nappanee Missionary Church, Nappanee, Indiana May 2008 - Present
http://www.nmc1.org
Junior High Youth Ministry
· Formulated coordinating program ideas with all youth pastors to ensure effective results during Wednesday night youth programs for preteen through senior high ministries
· Organized Evangelism Night provide students with the opportunity to reach out to their “lost” friends
· Prepared and executed Wednesday night programming essentials for 28 leaders and 175+ junior high youth for past seven months
The Fellowship, Mishawaka, Indiana August 2007 - Present
Visionary Leader / Developer
· Founded new ministry on Bethel College campus for Men focused on discipleship, community, accountability, fellowship
· Created Small Group program for 30 college men
· Developed Leadership Team delegating responsibilities in: Prayer, Small Groups, Worship, Community Service, Outreach, Finances
· Produced a model of Leadership that allows for transition from year-to-year
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana Each October 2006 - 2008
Community Service Assistant
Nappanee Missionary Church, Nappanee, Indiana August 2007 - Present
Week-end Community Service Volunteer
WORK EXPERIENCE
South Bend Silver Hawks, South Bend, Indiana Summer 2007 - Present
Public Address Announcer / Press Box Assistant
Bethel College Athletics Department, Mishawaka, Indiana August 2006 - Present
Public Address Announcer / Sports Promotions
Bethel College Intramural Athletics, Mishawaka, Indiana August 2006 - Present
Assistant Coordinator / Head Referee
