Resume

Chris Meirose

1533 6^th St. E.

St. Paul, MN 55106

Ph. 763-670-8659

meichrl AT bethel DOT edu

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Education:

Bethel Theological Seminary, Arden Hills, MN, January 2003-Present

Pursuing Masters of Divinity - Greek Track and Transformational Leadership emphasis.

 

University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD, September 1994-August 1997.

Bachelor of Arts Degree in History, studies in Secondary Education, Coaching Football

and Basketball.

 

Ministry Experience:

Spring Lake Park Baptist Church, BGC, Spring Lake Park, MN January 2003-January 2006

· Youth Ministry Administrator: Youth Organization (YO!) staff, leading Junior and Senior

High school program planning, staff coordination, recruitment of staff, and administrative tasks, help transition between youth pastors, small group advisor, coordinate events, teach weekly lessons. (2004-2005)

· Minister to Post-High: Designed and led small group Bible study program with post-high

school group (18-30yrs.). (2003)

· Taught adult Sunday school elective on the Baptist General Conference Statement of Faith.

· Preaching on Sundays when Senior Pastor is unavailable (video available), 6 times in last 18 months. Preaching at Oasis outreach service.

· Adult small group leader.

· Leading leadership development sessions with church staff.

 

Bethel Seminary

· Student Senate President 2005-2006 – Oversee all senate members, provide leadership and

vision for senate, participate in Bethel University trustee’s meetings, represent students in

all seminary matters, liaison between student body and Seminary President, recruitment of

volunteers, and budget oversight.

· Seminary Village Representative 2004-2005 – Oversee food bank, coordinate with facilities staff for repairs/maintenance, plan events for village residents, represent residents in all senate matters.

· Singles Representative 2003-2004 – Plan singles events, represent single students in all senate matters.

 

Northridge Baptist Church, BGC, Mitchell, SD, November 1999-December 2002

· 3 years working with High School Sunday school and High School student ministry.

· 3 years leading and sharing in Men’s ministries, specifically Men’s Bible study small

group.

· 2 years of small group shared leadership (young adults/young families).

· 3 years singing in Praise and Worship team.

· 2001-2002 Church league basketball chairmen.

· Assist with new attendee luncheons.

 

University of Sioux Falls

· Two missions trips to Guaymas, Mexico. Conducted church service and food service at

Union Gospel Mission homeless shelter in Sioux Falls on a semi-monthly basis. Shared

leadership in small group Bible study for college students.

 

Employment History:

Bethel Theological Seminary, Arden Hills, MN, Fall 2005 to Present

· Teaching Assistant for Justin Irving in Transformational Leadership department.

Assist in classroom instruction, proctor tests, research, correct and grade tests and papers, and interact

with distance learning students on Leadership Theory.

Fall 2003 to Spring 2005

· Teaching Assistant for Bob Merritt, Dan Rotach, and Phil Print in the Preaching department.

Assist in classroom instruction, recruit sermon review committee, administrative

tasks, review student’s sermons, video and sound tech.

 

Red Lobster, Roseville, MN – January 2003-Present, January 1995-August 1997

· Server and Server Trainer. Customer service, certified staff trainer responsible for training

new staff, staff development, and member of health and safety committee.

 

Sioux Council, Boy Scouts of America, Sioux Falls, SD September 1997-December 2002.

· Senior District Executive. Primary functions were customer service, new customer

prospecting and development, training of adult leaders, fundraising, youth membership

recruitment, program development and support, and adult volunteer recruitment. Editor of

Council publication “Sioux Trails�, staff advisor to Technology Taskforce. 200+

volunteers and 1000+ youth served on an annual basis.

· Camp Director. Lewis and Clark Scout Reservation, Yankton, SD, summers of 2001-2002.

Primary functions hire, train, develop and manage a staff of 47 seasonal employees. Teach

the aims, ideals and methods of the Boy Scouts of America. Oversee and control a budget

In excess of $250,000. Provide a positive camp experience for over 2000 youth and adults

each summer. Developed and maintain all memorabilia, publications, promotional materials, and web sites.

 

Boy Scouts of America, Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, NM, summers of 1994, 1995, 1996.

· Ranger. 1994-1995. Primary functions were to teach backpacking skills, teamwork skills,

and leadership development in youth to groups of 8-12 youth and 2-6 adults.

· Trail Crew Foreman. 1996. Primary functions were to take groups of 15 youth ages 16-20 to

a worksite and build trail for 18 days, followed by 12 days of backpacking. Teaching of

tool usage, safety, teamwork and leadership.

 

Professional Development:

Member of local Council on Biblical Leadership

2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 Willow Creek Leadership Summit

2006 Relevance Conference, Eagle Brook Church

2005, 2004, 2003 Transformational Church Series, Bethel Seminary

2001 Total Quality Management training

1998 Professional Development I, Boy Scouts of America

1999 Professional Development II, Boy Scouts of America

2001 Professional Development III, Boy Scouts of America

I am also an Eagle Scout.