Micah Laremore is seeking a position in ministry. He has a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Liberty University, where he was a member of the Honors Program and Debate Team. His experience includes working for Josh McDowell Ministries, leading Bible studies and youth groups, and serving as a tour guide. He has strengths in teaching, public speaking, leadership, and research. Laremore's references and education indicate he is well-qualified for a role involving spiritual guidance, instruction, and outreach.

1. Micah Laremore
Occidental, California, 95465 (972) 467-1896 mjlaremore@gmail.com
Ministry Skills Portfolio
 Trained Scriptural Exegete (even down the level of original languages)
 Effective relational leader utilized in positions on dorm leadership
 Experienced Researcher
 Flexible Communicator (experience ranging from informal small groups to formal debates)
Education
 B.A in Philosophy & B.S. in Religious Studies: Concentration in Biblical Languages,
GPA: 3.84 From: Liberty University
 Clubs and Organizations:Liberty Honors Program, Scholarshiped member of the Policy
Debate Team,Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, Ratio Chrsiti
 Notable Course Work:7 Semesters of Biblical Languages, Inductive Bible Study, Romans,
Genesis, Romans,PastoralEpistles, 3 Semesters of Theology, Thomas Aquinas, Church
History, Honors Thesis on the Argument from Consciousness, Problem Of Evil,
Philosophy of Religion, Christian Evidences, Creation Studies, Ethics
Vocational Experience
Josh McDowell Ministries (2001 Plano Parkway,Plano, TX, 75000) (Aug. 2016 – present)
Josh’s Traveling Assistant– Traveled with Josh and during his 200 days of travel and facilitated a well-
run speaking event while helping maintain clear lines of communication between Josh and his team
 Responsibility – My tasks weren’t always complicated but they were usually important. If
something went wrong at an event of if information wasn’t passed along to and from Josh
there could be far reaching consequences.
 ProblemSolving – On the road a variety of unexpected problems would come up that I would
have to quickly identify and work to solve.
 Leadership – during a speaking event I would have to coordinate with the Church and direct
their volunteers to ensure an event was set up correctly.
 Insight – While traveling alongside Josh I was able to watch him conduct his ministry on a day
to day basis. This has given me invaluable insight into how ministry is done as well as an
increased knowledge on apologetics, cultural shift, and other topics Josh specializes in.
Alliance Redwoods Christian Conference Grounds (6250 Bohemian Hwy.,Occidental, CA, 95465):
Zipline Tour Guide (2013-2015)
 Interaction with individuals from a variety of religious, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
 How to maintain control of a group while encouraging an enjoyable atmosphere
Ministry Experience
Calvary Chapel the Rock (915 GPiner Road, Santa Rosa, CA): Youth Worker (Sept. 2015 til Aug. 216)

2.  Unity and Coordination in a team for effective ministry.
 Intentional and Authentic relationship building with high school students.
Liberty University (1971 University Blvd. Lynchburg VA): Prayer and Life Group Leader (3 semesters),
Spiritual Life Coach (2 Semesters), Initiated and Co-Led an on-campus Bible Study
 Teaching preparation and the development of themed lessons over time.
 Small group leadership and the development of group community over time
 Self-assessment and knowing when one is personally ready to take on a ministry
 Perseverance in ministry even when those one is ministering to seem resistant.
 Effectively Ministering to large groups of people (up to 70 on a hall) while still balancing
ministry with personal responsibilities and needs.
 Progressed in leadership from Prayer leader to Spiritual Life Coach.
Personality Snapshot
StengthQuest
 Ideation - adept at brainstorming and coming up with new ideas.
 Adaptability - adjusts quickly when given new or evolving job descriptions.
 Includer - I am drawn to those who are usually left out.
 Connectivity - can quickly understand how ideas interact to form one comprehensible big picture
 Woo - adept at casting/supporting a persuasive vision.
Myers Briggs Spiritual Gifts
Extrovert Teaching,
iNuition Exhortation
Thinker
Perspectival
Testimony:
I was aboutfive whenIcame to Christ. I had heardabout jesusinSundayschool andknew thatI was
a sinnerandneededtoaccepthiminto myheart to receive eternal life. Because of thisone nightI
askedmyparentsif I could accepthimintomy heartone nightbefore bed. While itwasa simple
understandingof ChristIbelieve itwasgenuine. Itriedtolive forhimas bestI couldand follow his
commands. Since thattime I believeGodhasbeenfaithful tocontinue togrow me andmy relationship
withHim.
Personality and Giftings Overview:
 I am an ENTP on the Myers Briggstest. I getenergyfromworkinginteams(E),Iam goodat
seeingthe bigpicture (N),I’mprojectcentered(T) andamcomfortable adaptingtonew
situations(P).
 I have a cautious leadership styleandwill notseektodominantothersinagroup.
 I have the redemptive giftof teachingandhave alwaysbeenmotivatedtolearnandpassthat
learningonto others. Ialso have a stronggiftingin Exhortation. I am verymotivatedto
experience andaide othersinspiritualgrowth.

3. My Five Principles for Effective Ministry
1. Love is a believer's most effective ministry tool.
2. No ministry is too large to fail without the hand of blessing from God often brought on
by the fervent prayer of His children.
3. Leaders owe their followers a well thought-out and clearly comminicated vision for the
future.
4. Even in growth, one should never underestimate the need for authentic small group
connections and meaningful one-on-one discipleship.
5. Large events should reach a high standard of excellence due to the large number of
people who gave up their time to attend.
Biography
Spiritual Development: My spiritual walkunderwentalotof developmentduringmyhighschool years.
Duringhighschool I struggled with doubts about my faith. I was seekingtomake myfaithmy ownas
I gainedmyownperspective onlife. Ispoke withmyparentsa lotduringthistime todeal withmy
questionsof whetherGodwasreal and how one knew that the bible wasaccurate. One defining
momentforme was goingto Summitministries. Summitisaworldview campthathelpshighschoolers
answertheirquestiononGodandsolidifytheirfaith. Thisreallyhelpedme fightagainstmydoubts.
Afterthat time doubtswouldcome butIfeltmore and more preparedtodeal withthem.
Anotherdefiningmomentforme wasmyfirstyear of college. Ilivedinaveryspirituallyvibrantdorm
and had spiritual leadersthere reallyspeakintomylife. Theyhelpedme whenIhaddoubtsandhelped
me developabible readingroutine. Ittooksome time butgraduallyIreallymaturedinmywalkwith
God. Since that time,Ihave growngreatlyhere at LibertyUniversity.Ihave beenable touse thisgrowth
to helpothersthroughstudentleadership. While Iam farfrom perfect,Godhas beenfaithfultome. I
trulybelievethatasGod has beenfaithful before He willremainfaithfultoputthe people and
circumstancesintomylife Ineed topersevere inmyfaithandcontinue inmysanctificationforhisglory.
Professional Development: Myfatherwasborn ina trailerparkas one of fourchildrenandtaughtat a
veryyoungage the disciplinesof hardworkandthe needforeffortinorder toget aheadinlife. He,and
my mother,are bothextremelyhardworkingindividualsandsoughttopassthese traitsdownto their
children. These instilledvaluesof hardworkaswell asmy Christianvaluesof service andrespectfor
authorityhave greatlyhelpedme inthe workforce. I grew up insmall town,sothere was notalways
manyjobsavailable.However,Ilearnedtotake the jobsIcouldno matterhow small orinconvenient.
Thiswillingnesstotake workhasgivenme workexperience invarietyof jobs. Ihave beenanassistant
to a children’slibrarian,afruitstandcashier,a foodpreparationsworkeratMcDonalds,a fieldhandata
produce farmand a general handforhire forvariousoddjobs. All these occupations,frommaking
burgersto wakingupat 4:30 am to pickin the fieldshave all taughtme thatthe work place isnot easy.
However,whenyouputeffortintoyourwork,the rewardsare good.

4. Academic Development: Isome natural giftinginthe academicarenaand have alwaysputa high
emphasisondevelopingthose natural gifts. Iperformedextremelywell inHighSchool. Igraduatedas
ValedictorianandmaintainedanA+ average inall yearlongcourses. I did,however,seektobalance this
academicfocuswithotherthingsinmy life. Ifirstof all soughtto grow spirituallyandhelpthe growthof
my fellow students. Todo thisI volunteeredtospeakata chapel my senioryearandinitiateddevotions
for some of my sportsteams. These effortswonme recognitionfrommycoachesandteachersin
Christiancharacterawardsfor sportsteamsas well asthe TimothyAwardpresentedtothe graduating
seniorwhobesthasdisplayedChristianlove andcharacterduringthe theirtime inthe highschool. I
alsosoughtto maintainotherextra-curricularactivities. Iwas a 3 sportvarsityathlete aswell asa
participantinthe academicteam,national honorssociety,studentgovernmentandanactive member
of myyouthgroup. Thiswillingnesstoparticipate inthe eventsof the school andcommunitywonme
the governorsboardscholarshipfrommyschool. AsI to become an upperclassmanat myhighschool I
soughtto prepare forcollege throughAPandDuel Enrollmentcourses. Iwas awardedthe recognition
of APScholarafterpassing5 APtestswithan average score above a 4.0.
Atcollege,The extracreditsIearnedinhighschool allowedme totake double majorincollegewhile
still maintainingtime todoextra – curricularactivitiessuchaspolicydebate andstudentleadership. I
did,however,have todroppolicydebate aftertwoyearsandfocusmore on my course work. Evenwith
my double majorandinvolvementinstudentleadership,Iseektomaintainahighlevel of scholarship
and have maintainedmystatusasa member inliberty’shonorssocietyforall fouryearsof my
collegiate career. Inthe end,all these achievementswillmeanverylittle. However,Ibelieve thatthe
pursuitof excellence inthese academicandextracurricularactivitieshave continuedtohone mynatural
giftingandbetterequippedme toserve Godand hischurch worldwide.
Statement of Faith
Theology: I believe in the triune God (Father,Son, Holy Spirit) (Mt. 28:19). I believe God is holy,
immutable, eternal and morally perfect (Isaiah 6:3, Leviticus 21:8, 1 Peter 1:16, Exodus 3:14, James
1:13).
Bibliology:I believe that the Bible in its original autographs is the inspired word of God (2 Tim. 3:16, 2
Peter 1:20).
Doctrine ofOrigins:I believe that God created the whole world in seven days (Genesis 1-2). I believe
that His creation was good (Genesis 1-2). I believe God created man in his own image as a unique
creation (Genesis 1). I believe man rebelled against God and brought sin into the world (Genesis 3,
Romans 5:12).
Angelology/Demonology:I believe in the existence of angels and demons (Hebrews 1:7, 2 Peter 2:11). I
believe that Satan is a realbeing who works for evil in this world. I believe that Satan and his demons are
fallen angels who chose to rebel against God and who will, at the end of time, be cast into the lake of fire
because of their opposition to God (Jude 1:6) .
Hamartiology /Christology/Soteriology:I believe that all men are condemned to death and eternal
damnation to hell as a result of sin (Romans 6:23). However,God, in his grace,sent Christ to die as the

5. propitiation for mans sins (Eph. 2:8). Christ, though deity, came as a man, died for the sins of the world
and was raised to life again (John 3:16). Through this act, man can now be justified under God if he
confesses Christ as his lord and savior, acknowledges that he is a sinner, and believes in Christ’s act to
redeem him (Romans 10:9). Through man’s faith, and God’s gracious act in Christ, man can reconcile his
relationship with God and gain eternal life in God’s presence.
Eschatology:I believe that Christ will return at the end of time. I believe he will rapture his church and
subsequently judge the world (acts 15:16, Psalms 98:9). I believe that the current earth will pass away
and man will spend eternity in either the lake of fire or with God depending on whether they accept Christ
(Revelations 21:1).
References
Scott Smith: Youth Leader at Atlanta Road Alliance Church
Email: scott@intregrtpa.com Phone: (302) 236-7308
Caleb Fogleman: My RA when serving as an SLC at Liberty University
Email: cafogleman@liberty.edu Phone: (304) 995-9882
Adam Wilson: The Youth Pastor I am currently serving under at Calvary Chapel the Rock
Email: pastoradam@calvarytherock.org Phone: (707) 536-3333
Mitchell Scott: Course Manager at Sonoma Canopy Tours (as a part of Alliance Redwoods
Christian Conference Grounds)
Email: MitchellS@sonomacanopytours.com Phone: (707) 874-3507 Ext. 151
Jim Blake: Executive Director at Alliance Redwoods Christian Conference Grounds
Email: jimb@allianceredwoods.com Phone: (707)-874-3507 [work phone]

6. Dr. Brindle: Professor of Biblical Studies at Liberty University
Email: wabrindl@liberty.edu Phone: (434) 582-2446