Jordan J. Lingle is a 2016 graduate of Olivet Nazarene University seeking a position in Christian youth ministry. He has experience as a resident assistant, youth ministry intern, and small group leader. Lingle has mentored students, assisted with conflict resolution, planned youth events, and spoken at various churches. He is skilled in communication, Bible study curriculum development, and leadership. Lingle has participated in missions trips to Africa, Missouri, and Nicaragua. He is endorsed by several references from his university and previous employers.

1. Jordan J. Lingle
14529 Copper Springs Way 317-523-9716
Fishers, Indiana 46040 lingle.jordan@yahoo.com
Objective Senior Christian Education major with a youth ministry focus seeking a position with a
Christian organization where I can utilize my education and skills to love God and love people
in order to further the Kingdom of God.
Education Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL May 2016
Bachelor of Arts
Major in Christian Education with an emphasis in Youth Ministry
Ministry Experience Olivet Nazarene University Residential Life, Bourbonnais, IL January 2015-Present
Resident Assistant
• Mentored students through Bible studies and one-on-one interactions.
• Utilized communication skills assisting with roommate conflict resolution and working
effectively with Resident Director.
Harvest Church Live, Indianapolis, IN May-August 2015
Youth Ministry Intern
• Helped prepare events and programming, coordinated and facilitated games, gave
messages during teaching times, and made relationships with students.
Itown Church, Fishers, IN June-August 2014
itown Leadership Academy (ITLA)
 Served in every area of the church (hospitality, kids, youth, outreach, prayer team, etc.)
NorthviewChurch, Carmel, IN May-August 2013
Youth Ministries Intern
• Worked with other interns to create and promote events.
• Went to Memphis, TN and partnered with Service Over Self to serve the city.
• Spoke and gave my testimony, led small groups, and ran games for the youth group.
Additional
Experience
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL September 2015-Present
Ludwig Front Desk Information Center (2015-Present)
• Assist with general office duties and helped direct and inform those with questions.
Office of Church Relations Student Preaching Ambassador (2014-2016)
• Preached at various church services and promoted University
Parkview Church, Orland Park, IL September 2015-Present
Small Group Leader
 Lead small group of 6th
grade boys in Bible Study and discussion every week
Church Involvement Calvary Bible Church, Bourbonnais, IL September 2013-May 2015
• Served as a small group leader for 7th
and 8th
graders
Missions • Democratic Republic of the Congo (Africa) June 2013
• Joplin, MO July 2011
• Nicaragua 2007 & 2010
Special Skills  Speaking and Communicating – ability to speak the truth with passion and relevancy
 Bible Study Curriculum – planning and writing Bible studies and small group
curriculum
 Leadership – effectively motivate others to succeed and provide mentoring

2. Jordan J. Lingle
References:
David Morris, Resident Director of Stratford Apartments
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
(317) 650-4343 dwmorris@olivet.edu
Jake Baird, Associate Pastor of itown church
Fishers, Indiana
(317) 987-7112 jake@itownchurch.com
Jordan DeMerchant,Youth Pastor at Harvest Church Live
Indianapolis, Indiana
(317) 697-3154 jordan@harvestchurchlive.com
Kathy Steinacker, Dean for Community Life in Office of Student Development
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
(815) 922-3585 KSteinac@olivet.edu
Kyle Isabelli, Youth Pastor at Harvest Bible Church
Naperville, IL
(630) 388-9825 kisabelli@harvestnaperville.org
Rev. Teresa Garner,Assistant Professor School of Theology & Christian Ministry
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
(815) 939-5333 tbgarner@olivet.edu
Todd Holezworth, Campus Pastor at Northview Church
Westfield, Indiana
(317) 902-8319 todd.holzworth@northviewchurch.us
Tony Fightmaster, Office of Church Relations
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
(815) 928-5776 fightmas@olivet.edu