Jonathan Spargo is seeking a position that utilizes his traditional view of Scripture and balanced approach to practical ministry. He has over 15 years of experience in youth ministry, missions work, teaching, and pastoral duties. Spargo received his Master's in Religious Education from West Coast Baptist College in 2015 and his Bachelor's in Youth Proficiency from Trinity Baptist College in 2007. He currently serves as the Youth Pastor and Missions Director at Calvary Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL.

1. jonathan spargo
7445 Muirfield Loop • Montgomery, AL • 36116
CELL (334)201-4486 • E-MAIL jonathan.spargo@ymail.com
PROFILE Date of Birth October 13, 1984
Ordination Date May 6, 2007
Marital Status Married 9 years to Stephanie H. Spargo
Children Adison (7), Kaelyn (6), Landon (4), Jackson (2)
Philosophy of Ministry
I believe God has called pastors, teachers and leaders of the church to
communicate the truth of His word in a practical and culturally relevant
manner. In order to best equip myself for this calling, I have pursued an
education with a traditional view of Scripture while personally maintaining a
progressive approach to practical ministry.
Desire
It is my desire to work in an innovative and progressive ministry which utilizes
my traditional view of Scripture and balanced approach to practical ministry.
God has given me a burden specifically for teenagers and young adults and I
find fulfillment and joy in cultivating and promoting their spiritual growth.
EDUCATION Master of Religious Education
West Coast Baptist College, Lancaster, CA
Graduated 2015
Bachelor of Science, Youth Proficiency
Trinity Baptist College, Jacksonville, FL
Graduated 2007
EXPERIENCE Calvary Baptist Church, Montgomery, AL (2007-Present)
Youth Pastor and Missions Director
Minister to the spiritual, emotional, and social needs of church youth
Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate mid-week youth worship service
Plan, coordinate, and oversee youth camp
Develop and implement innovative evangelism strategies
Organize community outreach efforts the including adoption of apartment
complexes

2. Conduct marital, single adult, and youth counseling sessions
Plan, organize and direct all aspects of yearly missions conferences
Maintain regular contact with 40+ missionaries and update church family on
ministry details
Plan and orchestrate all aspects of missions trips
Design and implement all ministry print media, including advertising,
publications, and ministry signage
Plan and implement all aspects of Vacation Bible School
Serve as liaison for Nursery Ministry, Bus Ministry, Senior Citizen’s Ministry,
Children’s Ministry, and Men’s Ministry
Maintain baptistry, ministry vehicles, building and grounds
Purchase, maintain and implement all curriculums for ministry use
Prepare and deliver sermons, devotionals, and other Bible lessons
Assist in counseling, hospital visitation, outreach visitation and other ministry
opportunities
Organize and direct large church relocation project
Conduct wedding, baptismal and funeral services
Calvary Christian Academy, Montgomery, AL (2007-2009)
Junior High and High School English teacher, 7th
-12th
grade
Junior High and High School Bible Teacher, 7th
-12th
grade
Academy chaplain
Plan and coordinate all chapel services
Coach High School co-ed soccer program
Plan, coordinate and implement the use of all Bible curriculums
Conduct student counseling sessions as necessary
Maintain ministry facilities and grounds
Trinity Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL (2006)
Assistant to Pastor Tom Messer

3. Assist with sermon research and preparation
Plan and assist in creation of visual illustrations
Design and create multimedia for various ministry uses
REFERENCES Dr. Paul Spargo Senior Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Montgomery, AL
(334) 202-5556
Dr. Tom Messer Senior Pastor, Trinity Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL
(904) 596-2400
Pastor Joe Smith Senior Pastor, Grace Pointe Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD
(443) 955-0672