Tim Stevens

Tim Stevens 330 Rimmington Dr. Oakville, Ontario, Canada 905-815-9752 [email protected] Objective: To fulfill God's will in my life through using my gifts of leadership, teaching and creativity within a local church context. I believe the Church is God's chosen agent for postive change in our world. It is my desire to lead a ministry that shows people Jesus through meeting their needs in practical ways and through preaching the Gospel in innovative ways.

What I’m About: Teaching - I am able to take the timeless truths of the Bible and teach them in creative ways so that people of different levels of spiritual experience can learn and apply them to their lives. Leadership - I am able to strategically lead people through relationship into discovering their own gifts and using them for Christ. I am able to deal with the tough issues and seek to constantly answer the 'why' of what we do. Mission - I believe in the central truth of the Gospel and that what people need is Jesus. I also recognize the practical needs of people and that we are called to meet those needs. Vision - Without vision, the people perish. I believe in the vision of the church as a world changing, Christ loving group of imperfect people who have been called to work as a team to reach their world for Christ.

Relevant Experience: 11/2008 – Present Our Place Peel Mississauga, Ontario Youth Support Coordinator I oversee a group of youth in an emergency shelter. I provide counsel and support in helping these youth to secure accommodations and means to pay for these accommodations. I maintain several databases and compile weekly and monthly statistics. I network and work with other community and government agencies to ensure smooth service. I develop case plans for clients and ensure that staff are assisting clients in achieving their goals. 09/2005 – 10/2008 Salvation Army Lighthouse Oakville, Ontario Case Worker I worked in an emergency homeless shelter and oversaw a caseload of residents. I assisted these residents in setting and achieving goals that would put them in a position to improve their lives. I provided Christian counsel to residents and other staff and provided devotions in staff meetings.

I maintained relationships with other social service agencies and networked with other community agencies. I maintained proper documentation and data keeping for all clients. I provided crisis intervention and utilized de-escalation tactics. 01/2002 – 09/2004 New Life Church Milton, Ontario Pastor of Youth and Outreach I provided vision and oversight for the youth and outreach ministries in a local church context. I oversaw a group of volunteers in leading various aspects of ministry including youth outreach nights, small groups, and community outreach events. I provided teaching and support in Sunday services on a regular basis. I provided one to one counsel and mentorship to youth in crisis and to help develop leaders. I assisted in the teaching and design of children’s ministry curriculum for Sunday kids events as well as special camps. 08/2000 – 05/2002 The Scott Mission Toronto, Ontario Child and Youth Worker As part of a team, I developed and presented Christian based after school programs for children and youth within Toronto City Housing Projects. I provided one to one mentorship to youth at risk in the Flemingdon Park area of Toronto. I developed and implemented programs for the Scott Mission Camp - a residential summer camp for at risk kids and youth. I provided oversight and guidance to a paid staff of over 25 in the summer camp context. I provided creative Biblical teaching to various groups including staff, children and youth.

Education 1999 Eastern Pentecostal Bible College Peterborough, Ontario Bachelor of Theology; Pastoral Ministry Major.

I served for two years as a Resident Assistant, providing guidance, discipline and mentorship to students in a dormitory setting. I participated in various field education placements ranging from street outreach to children’s programs to youth ministry. I participated in a 4 month internship in a local church and was an active part of their ministries and leadership during this time.