JOSEPH LEO NOLAND III

Dynamic youth minister with proven leadership at Melbourne Heights Baptist Church, successfully developed engaging programs and integrated technology for live streaming services. Skilled in community outreach and fostering intergenerational connections, I excel in creating impactful youth experiences that promote spiritual growth and collaboration.

• Rev. Adam Schell, Pastor, Melbourne Heights Baptist Church, (502) 939-4073, Adam@mhbclouisville.com, 11003 Bluegrass Pkwy Suite 500, Louisville, KY, 40299
• Rev. Rick Donaldson, Pastor, Oak Grove Baptist Church, (812) 989-5735, 10006 National Turnpike, Fairdale, KY, 40118
• Rev. Jennifer Burns, Pastor, Howard United Methodist Church, (419) 422-8412, 220 Cherry St., Findlay, OH, 45840
• Douglass Cutt, Personal Friend, (502) 338-1743, 9404 Doral Ct. Apt. 5, Louisville, KY, 40245

• Melbourne Heights Baptist Church, Louisville, KY, Youth Minister/Technology Coordinator Part-Time, 01/01/14, Present, Plan and develop a youth ministry program for students in grade 6-12., Provided leadership for youth events, and yearly youth camp., Supported other church staff by integrating the youth into different church ministries., Planned and built a new sound system and presentation system for mobile church., Provided knowledge and systems to allow services to be live streamed using ProPresenter and OBS Streamlabs., Led a team to provide live streamed services for Facebook, YouTube, and Church website.
• Rineyville Baptist Church, Rineyville, KY, Youth Minister, Part-Time, 01/01/09, 12/31/14, Developed personal relationships with 20-25 youth both inside and outside of the church walls., Provided leadership for youth events; the youth council; youth praise band; and a yearly youth camp., Supported other church staff by integrating the youth into different church ministries.
• First Baptist Church Hodgenville, Hodgenville, KY, Youth Ministry Intern, 01/01/06, 12/31/09, Developed relationships with youth through community service, sports and expanded Christian programs., Provided leadership for a 'Youth on Missions' community service outreach program., Designed and implemented New Opportunities for Playing Experiences (N.O.P.E.) to reach and involve youth in spiritual growth through sports.
• 24GOD, Campbellsville, KY, Small Group Leader, 01/01/06, 12/31/07, Facilitated a small group designed to help students grow in their faith.
• Flash 7, Campbellsville, KY, 01/01/05, 12/31/09, Developed the vision and direction of the ministry., Responsible for developing an attitude on the field that shares the love of Christ., Implemented a strategy that uses the game as a springboard for Christ centered discussions.
• Youth with a Mission, Gold Coast, Australia, Missionary, 01/01/05, 12/31/06, Engaged tourists and locals on the beach with God's word through beach and water related activities., Approached and witnessed to locals and tourists on the street during both daylight and after dark., Received training from established missionaries to prepare for the daily activities.
• Bell Bakery Bible Study, Campbellsville, KY, 01/01/03, 12/31/04, Facilitated nightly Bible studies and student support., Invited and engaged other students in the Bible study.