How to Make a Ministry Resume
Ministry is not a typical profession, but individuals who plan to follow a career in it still need a resume that details their past experience. A ministry resume will highlight where you have been and what you accomplished while you were there.
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Instructions
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Who You Are and What You've Done
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Seek to answer the question, "What is this person like?" for people reading your resume. When serving in a position of ministry, who you are is just as important as what have you done.
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Begin your resume by listing the highlights of your accomplishments. Use bullet points and begin each sentence with an action verb. For example: "Expanded outreach ministry programs to include those for homeless and elderly." Aim for four to six entries for each position in which you have served. If you have been serving in a ministry position for many years, focus on only the accomplishments of the past 10 years.
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Include basic biographical information. Be sure to include your educational background and ministry training. Also include any relevant information on your family and the community in which you served that would help a person understand your approach to ministry. For instance, if you lived in the projects of the inner city because you have a heart for inner-city ministry, note this on your resume.
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Include a "statement of ministry" after your list of accomplishments and biographical information or on a separate page. This is one of the most important aspects of a ministry resume. Note your role in ministry, your leadership style and the way that you interact with people. For example, if you feel called to minister to the elderly, include that you organize a group of individuals to make and deliver gifts each week.
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At the end of your resume, you may want to include more insight on your personal background. How you became involved in ministry will come up during an interview, but if you feel it would help garner interest and land you that interview, feel free to include a blurb about the process at the bottom of your resume.
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Tips & Warnings
Be sure to include your basic contact information. Note your denominational background, including training and service. Include community service background. Don't hesitate to include pictures to give the resume reader a stronger sense of who you are. References (three to five) should be listed at the end of the resume.
