1. Cheryl A. Wood
1219 Fagin Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO
703.853.9968
cherylwood36@hotmail.com
Objectives
Develop a dynamic Children's Ministry in a church that emphasizes the importance of providing a nurturing
environment for children that helps them grow in their faith.
To grow an exciting children’s program that children and their families want to be part of and makes a
difference in the community.
To work in a church that is united in its vision and direction for ministering to children and their families.
To work in a church that allows me to use my gifts for ministry to help accomplish the most potential for
maximum growth.
Qualifications Summary
Passionate, highly-motivated, creative, Children’s Director with over 28 years experience in Children’s
Ministries. Honest, dependable, and dedicated with strong organizational skills. Success in growing
programs and creating new opportunities for children and families. Strong interpersonal skills. Relates to
and interacts well with children, parents, and volunteers. Creative in starting new ministries to help children
grow in their faith. Strong musical abilities to enhance ministry experiences. Developed curriculum for Live
Out Loud Camp, Faith Stepping Stone Classes and other programs. Have the gift of developing and
maintainig relationships with many people as good friends in all the churches I have served.
Professional Experience
Leave of Absence 2016
Full-time caregiver for aging father.
EPC Longview, Longview, TX. 2015
Director of Children's Ministries
Primary focus Sunday School, organized nursery volunteers, Pioneer Club, and special events.
Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, Raleigh, NC 2015
Director of Children's Ministries
Plan and developed Children's Sunday School, developed curriculum, lead Children in Worship, led
Children's Sermons, 4th/5th grade ministries, Special events, Children's Sunday, Live Out Loud Camp, and
more.
Galilee UMC, Sterling VA 2011-2014
Director of Children’s Ministries
Created, developed, and grew a strong Children's Ministry, revitalized a struggling ministry. Brought new
programs to the program to include, Upward Basketball, Faith Stepping Stone Classes, retreats for upper
elementary, Trunk or Treat, Great Easter Egg Hunt, Live Out Loud, summer camps, and other outreach
events. Developed children’s ministries team, directed children’s choirs, and handbells. Started Moms and
More ministry.
Green Mountain UMC, Lakewood, CO 2008-2011
Director of Children’s Ministries
Developed and grew the program from 20 to 85+ children. Started a Children’s Ministries Team, successful
in getting volunteers in place, developed Friday Night Momentum with two other local churches, Directed
children’s choirs and handbells, Retreats for Upper Elementary, Sports Camps, and Special Events
First Christian Church, Little Rock, AR 2007-2008
Director of Children’s Ministries

2. Coordinated the Children’s Ministries for birth-5th grades to include Sunday school, Directed Handbells,
Directed a very successful VBS that they had not seen in many years, special events, and led Children’s
Ministries Team.
Hope UMC, Greenwood Village, CO 2000-2005
Minister with Children and Families
Coordinated and grew the children’s ministries significantly, led children’s time, directed children’s choirs and
bells, brought Trunk or Treat to the church, children’s musicals, summer camps, VBS, coordinated nursery
and oversaw staff, offered faith development classes, special events, retreats, and more. Started
Church softball team and worked with the adult education team. Reorganized children’s ministries team to
make it more effective.
Other Relevant Work Experience
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First United Methodist Church, Marshall, TX.
Director of CE & Children’s Ministries
First United Methodist Church, Sherman TX.
Director of CE & Children’s Ministries
Dry Creek Elementary School
Group Leader K-5th
Education
Bachelor of Science Christian Education/Youth Ministries - Sterling College, Sterling Kansas
Emporia State University -Elementary
*Further explanation can be given for short term positions.