My Resume

On this website is the ministry resume of Chris Kuykendall. You can email me at ChristopherTKuykendall@gmail.com

Chris has been volunteering in youth ministries since 1996. Throughout this time he's been blessed to see 2 youth ministries grow exponentially. The first grew from 12 to 150 over a period of 2 years. The other has grown from approximately 20 in 2001 to over 800 (and still growing).

Over the last 12 years Chris has had a vast variety of opportunities to be mentored and trained by some of the most successful ministers in the country. He has spoken at youth camps, conferences, and been a vital part of multiple growing ministries.

He has reached a time where he is prepared and available to step out into a role in full time youth ministry. What that looks like, he isn't sure, but he knows it's time and is seeking the God for the correct position.

Personal Vision:

To be a passionate lover of God who daily seeks His face, and to be an example and a guide of the the love of Christ to the next generation.

Objective:

To gain practical writing and ministry experience in the position of a full time youth pastor, youth speaker, and author.

Education:

Colleyville Heritage High School: May 2002

University of Texas Arlington: December 2007

Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, Minor In History

Work Experiences:

Administrative/Writing:

Heritage Auction Galleries, Dallas Texas: June 2008 - December 2008

Internship:
Gateway Church, Amped Jr. High Ministries

Served as the media specialist for the Jr. high ministry at Gateway Church in Southlake Texas.

Server:
Chili's Grapevine: July 2003 - July 2005

Gaylord Texan, Texan Station: July 2006 - June 2008

Sales:

Best Buy Grapevine: July 2004 - September 2005

Manager:

DFW Adventure Park, Roanoke Texas: April 2005 - 2007

Managed staffing, oversight for weekends especially on full occupancy weekends. Also was involved in customer relations and bringing in new customers moving established customers to new areas of business.

Miscellaneous:

Christian Men's Network, Southlake Texas: April 2000 - December 2000

MB Haus, Colleyville Texas: March 2000 -July 2003

Additional Activities:

Amped Jr High Ministries: June 2002 - present

Mor Senior High Ministries (formerly Gatewayouth): June 2002 - present.

Ministry Experiences:

Embassy Youth at Metroplex Chapel in Euless Texas:

Youth Pastors: Greg Lewis, Jeff Schwarzentraub

Apprentice Jr. High Small Group leader: 1997 - 1998

- Assisted in Jr. High Small Group as a student leader.

Sound Tech: 1994 - December 2001

- Began operating the sound system in Children's Church, eventually moving into youth and adult facilities.

Video Tech/Camera Operator/Video Editor: 1997 - December 2001

- Made videos for youth and adult service, operated cameras/lighting for various events such as weekend services, camps, and special productions.

Apprentice Men's High School Small Group Leader: 2000 - July 2002

- Apprenticed under High school leadership learning to lead small groups and Bible studies.

Student Creative Team: 1999 - December 2001

- Worked along side Pastor and select group of adult and student volunteers developing all aspects of weekly services (Drama, games, worship, messages, etc) and planning of special events.

Gatewayouth/AMPED/MOR at Gateway Church in Southlake Texas

Youth Pastors: Preston Morrison, Byron Copeland, Kam Hunt, Ben Pirtle, Keith Morrison

Student Volunteer leader: September 2001 - May 2002

Volunteer Adult Leader: May 2002 - Present

- Worked in virtually every possible aspect of the youth ministry.

Video Tech: September 2001 - Present

- Through various seasons have been part of or headed up many different video projects such as weekly announcement videos, or videographer and editor for special events. Have written and helped produce several professional level curriculum videos for discipleship weekends.

Curriculum Writer: January 2005 - Present

- Developing curriculum for small groups, discipleship weekends, camps, leadership development, and many special classes

Small Group Leader: July 2002 - Present

- Worked with various age groups leading bible studies and relational building times using curriculum written both internally and from outside sources.

Camp Counselor/Discipleship Weekend Leader: June 2003 - Present

Core Team Member: August 2003 - Present

- Working with a group of volunteer and staff leaders selected by the youth pastor planning ministry goals, vision, special events, and assisting in the training and development of the entire volunteer staff.

Adult Volunteer Development: August 2004 - Present:

- Have assisted and lead bringing in and training new adult volunteers in leading small groups and strategies for effective youth ministry

Student Volunteer Development: September 2007 - Present

- Leading the development of Sr. High volunteers committed to assisting the Jr. High ministry. Trained, encouraged, led small group, gifting development, and assisting in spiritual development.