Katherine Bell

Compassionate and committed ministry leader with 6 years of experience serving within the United Methodist Church. Experienced in organizing mission trips, confirmation classes, and intergenerational ministries. Lead teaching, implemented curriculum, and created seasonal events and executed them with the assistance of a recruited team.

Passionate about guiding young people in their spiritual journey. Skilled in developing Christ-centered programs that include discipleship, service, and social justice.

Director of Next Gen Ministries - Church of the Shepherd - St. Charles, MO

(2022-03)

• Children’s Ministry
• Create and distribute lessons
• Create volunteer schedule
• Plan, recruit, and execute seasonal events
• Create and send monthly newsletter
• Youth Ministry
• Create lessons and run weekly meetings
• Organize dinner for weekly meetings
• Lead fundraisers
• Organize and run summer mission trips
• Facilitate volunteers with small groups
• Mother’s Group and Family Ministries
• Recruit and co-lead MomCo
• Order, prep, and organize dinner for MomCo and KidsCo
• Facilitate KidsCo for bimonthly MomCo meetings
• Organize monthly gathering of families with games, themes, and snacks
• Create large holiday events for families to participate in

Assistant Pastor of Youth and Young Adults - First United Methodist Church - Carbondale, IL

(2020-09 - 2022-03)

• Planned and executed events and small group meetings
• Led and grew the youth program
• Managed various social media pages
• Created graphics, flyers, and promotional products for the church
• Assisted with worship, including announcements, preaching, and communion

BS - Children’s Ministry - Olivet Nazarene University (2015 - 2020)

BS - Youth Ministry - Olivet Nazarene University (2015 - 2020)