Exhaustion

So, I just sent some resumes off to like 5 different churches and on one of the last I had to send them an email 3 times to get the resume there. I feel like a moron. Either way, I guess they got it.

This has been something that I have done with some hesitation and some dire reliance on the Lord.

These have been the only resumes I have sent out. While others send out 20 and 30 maybe 40 resumes to churches and companies, I feel like perhaps I am not giving enough effort. But, I sit back and say, "Wait, I have to allow the Holy Spirit some room to work here, right?"

I guess what I am saying is that I am being selective in the positions that I am applying and praying that He who guides my path goes before them and readies the right people to pick up my resume and realize that I am the man with the right plan or at least the right idea for their ministry.

I am excited for the future, just not so easy with the process of waiting.

May He give me peace as I continue down His path searching for His righteousness and holiness and Power. Amen.

For Professional Reasons...

Geoffrey Cocanower

cocanog@bethelcollege.edu

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