Seth D. Williams has over 15 years of experience in youth ministry and Christian education. He received a Master of Divinity from Emmanuel Christian Seminary in 2007 and a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education and Youth Ministry from Puget Sound Christian College in 2001. His experience includes serving as Youth Minister for churches in Oregon, Vermont, and Tennessee between 2000-2010.
1. SETH D. WILLIAMS
340 N. 11th
St
Aumsville, OR 97325
503-779-5757
sdwilly@gmail.com
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ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:
• Emmanuel Christian Seminary (ECS), Johnson City, TN; Master of Divinity, graduated 2007.
• Puget Sound Christian College (PSCC - disbanded), Everett, WA; Bachelor of Arts in Christian
Education and Youth Ministry, graduated 2001.
MINISTERIAL EXPERIENCE:
• Stayton Christian Church, Stayton, OR, 2008-2010:
◦ Volunteer helper for Vacation Bible School (VBS), worship team, and youth Sunday School
classes.
• LifeBridge Christian Church, Brandon, VT, 2007-2008:
◦ Served, by support-raising, as the Youth Minister.
• Grandview Christian Church, Johnson City, TN, 2003-2007:
◦ Served on the worship team.
◦ Served as a youth sponsor and 9th
-10th
grade Sunday School teacher.
• Turner Christian Church, Turner, OR, 2002-2003:
◦ Served on staff as the Youth Minister and Chairman of the Youth Board.
◦ Planned, organized, led, and facilitated Wednesday evening Youth Group Meetings and
Monday evening Youth Leader Meetings.
◦ Led Youth Group Sunday School class (combined Jr. and Sr. High).
◦ Organized and led Youth Growth Retreat and social events.
◦ Guided and directed youth involvement in the greater life of the church through service in
sound, power point, banquets, drama, and as junior deacons.
◦ Preached at Sunday evening worship services on several occasions.
◦ Served on the Drama Ministry team and the Deacon Board.
◦ Taught at VBS programs.
• Stayton Christian Church, Stayton, OR, 2000-2002:
◦ Served as the Youth minister (unpaid) and Chairman of the Youth Board.
◦ Led and facilitated the Wednesday evening youth program.
◦ Led both the Junior High and Senior High Sunday School class.
◦ Led the College group on Saturday nights.
◦ Served on the worship team.
◦ Participated as a member of the T-Net disciple-making training team.
• Co-director of the children's worship (grades 4-6) for the annual Gospel Festival at PSCC, 2001.
2. • Co-leader for the Pioneer Clubs program (grades K-6) at Northwest Church of Christ, Mountlake
Terrace, WA, 2000.
• Evergreen Christian Church, Everett, WA, 1997-2000:
◦ Served as a volunteer youth leader/sponsor.
◦ High school and college age Sunday School teacher.
◦ Children’s worship helper (K-6).
◦ Children’s worship director/leader (K-6) for the annual Revival Celebration, 2000.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
• The Home Depot, General Warehouse Associate, 2014-Present.
• Wal-Mart Inc., Vision Center Optician and Manager, 2009-2014.
• Western Oregon University, Custodial Staff, 2009.
• Hannaford Bros. Co., cashier, Customer Service Associate, and Nature’s Place Supervisor, 2007-
2008.
• ECS Mailroom student worker, Supervisor and Receptionist, 2003-2007.
• Old Navy shipment, sales, and cashier, 2001-2002.
• Oregon Christian Convention, Maintenance Technician 2000-2003.
• PSCC Kitchen Staff, student staff manager, 1997-2001.
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:
• Middle East Travel Seminar participant, 2006.
• First Christian Church of Roseburg, OR Scholarship recipient, 2005 and 2006.
• Western Student Scholarship recipient, 2003-2007.
• Alexander Campbell Scholarship finalist, 2003.
• Honor Roll/Honorable Mention, 1997-2001.
• Men’s Dorm and Housing Resident Assistant, 1999-2001.
• Senior Class President, 2000-2001.
• Communications Committee co-chairman, 2000-2001.
• Sports/Recreation Committee Chairman, 1999-2000.
• Student Representative of the PSCC Library Committee, 1999-2000.
• President’s Scholarship, 1997.
REFERENCES:
• Jon Thompson, Lead Pastor, Countryside Christian Church, 5775 McLeod Lane NE, Keizer, OR
97303, (503) 540-1989.
• Jason Davis, Vision Center Manager, Wal-Mart Inc., 5250 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR
97306, (503) 378-1179.
• Dr. Nichole Rioux, Optometrist, 5250 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR 97306, (503) 378-1179.
• Dan Lawson, Director of Development, Emmanuel School of Religion, One Walker Drive,
Johnson City, TN 37601, (423) 461-1530, dlawson@ecs.edu.
• Dr. D. H. Shearer, Minister, Turner Christian Church, PO Box 88, Turner, OR 97392, (503) 743-
2119, dhandlinda@gmail.com.