John Hughes

I have a passion for college students and a desire to equip them with thought-provoking, practical theology lessons. I have enjoyed serving in various leadership positions and believe leaders serve first. Only through serving can leaders lead effectively. I am well-read in everything from Theology to Pop culture, allowing me to have 99 dumb conversations to get to the one that matters. My motto is to "leave people better than I found them."

Pastor of Youth Ministry - Sonrise Church - Hillsboro, Oregon

(2025-08 - 2026-08)

• Teaching in Big and small groups
• Lead and cast vision for Sonrise Youth group
• Shepherd Sonrise Youth volunteer team

Pastor of Community Groups - Door of Hope - Portland, OR

(2021-07 - 2025-08)

• Teaching in big and small groups
• Offering Pastoral Care for members of the church
• Presides over 16 different community groups and provides support/training for the leaders
• Provide Community Group Direction and Oversight (Strategically implement the vision of the church within the scope of the community group program)
• I have successfully started launching a young adults' group and built a dynamic leadership team around it.

Board member - Faithful Friends - Portland, OR

(2022-08)

Faith-based Nonprofit

• provide pastoral insight for the board meetings and the overall health of the Nonprofit
• Recruit volunteers for the event from local area churches
• Publicly speak when needed for the Nonprofit

Assistant Director - Ecola Bible College - Cannon Beach, Oregon

(2020-03 - 2021-08)

• Mentoring Students
• Working with the Personnel side of the school

Manufacturer Representative - ProRep Marketing - Atlanta, GA

(2019-04 - 2020-08)

• Represent various commercial kitchen equipment lines in the state of Georgia
• Set up and run meetings
• Equip customers with the equipment needed for their success
• Problem solve
• Engage with a wide array of people from various backgrounds

Resident Assistant - Moody Bible Institute - Chicago, IL

(2017-08 - 2018-12)

• Oversaw a leadership team.
• Fostered vibrant community
• Served a community of fifty men and women
• Cast vision for floor community
• Prepared floor for successful passing of the baton

President of Embrace Student Group - Moody Bible Institute - Chicago, IL

(2016-08 - 2017-05)

• Visionary Head and Lead Officer for on campus Black Student Group
• Fostered a platform for healthy discussion of various social issues
• Networked with other student groups on campus
• Doubled events attendance under my team's leadership

Catering Staff Shift Leader - Moody Bible Institute Catering - Chicago, IL

(2016-01 - 2016-03)

• Served events with parties of 10 to 300 people
• Provided a relaxing and enjoyable event for those in attendance

Head Busser & Catering Team Member - Champaign Country Club - Champaign, IL

(2014-01 - 2015-08)

• Lead Busser
• Valet for member exclusive parking
• Catering Crew

Cabana Boy - Surf Sand Resort - Cannon Beach, OR

(2013-05 - 2015-08)

• Served on only cabana crew on the Oregon Coast
• Valet services
• Laundry service
• Beach upkeep
• Fire building

Wait Staff and Housekeeping - Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center - Cannon Beach, OR

(2012-10 - 2014-08)

• Wait staff
• Washed dishes
• Gymnasium Attendant
• Housekeeping
• Building Captain over a crew by second year of employment

B.A. - Theology - Moody Bible Institute (2015-01 - 2019-05)

MDIV - Ministry - Kairos Edu (2026-01)

Certificate of Graduation - Biblical Studies and Ministry - Ecola Bible School and School of Ministry (2013-05 - 2014-05)