Tiffany M.

DeTienne
1512 E. 15th Street Lawrence, KS 66044 USA detiennetm@gmail.com (615) 887-1129
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Education
Hazelip School of Theology
Nashville, TN
Master of Theological Studies,
Ministry concentration
2006- 2008

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
Bachelor of Arts,
Bible major, Youth Ministry minor
2003- 2006

Columbia Greene Community College

Hudson, NY
2001 2003
Bethany Bible College
Sussex, NB Canada
2000

Ordained to Ministry, Disciples of Christ (Christian Church), March 2013

Relevant Experience
Youth Pastor, First Christian Church
Lawrence, KS

June 2009 Present

Established a welcoming, inclusive, and caring youth community where questions are welcomed and students
are encouraged to enter a personal journey of faith and discovery
Recruited volunteer staff and developed a training program for them to work in youth ministry
Increased size of the youth program from an average of 5-10 students weekly to 40-50
Initiated and implemented a six-year student curriculum plan
Created monthly small groups for junior-high and high-school students
Planned and carried out weekly youth group meetings consisting of community time, worship, engaging games,
and biblical teaching
Developed and organized a student-leader program within the youth ministry
Designed student events, student retreats, and missions trips
Built strong and trusting relationships with volunteer staff, students, and their parents and/or guardians
Handled print media, website, event forms, social media sites, and other youth ministry communications
Hired, trained, and supervised summer youth ministry interns
Managed and maintained youth ministry budget
Co-chaired a community ecumenical youth pastors/workers group that established annual youth service events
and quarterly worship nights
Performed pastoral duties including preaching, benevolence, and funeral services when senior pastor was
absent

Administrative Assistant, First Presbyterian Church

Nashville, TN

January 2007 May 2009

Developed new organizational methods to streamline office procedures

Established personal and trusting relationships with parents
Improved inter-departmental communication
Showcased crisis management knowledge and revised and published a departmental crisis management
procedures manual
Gained valuable experience in office management, staffing, and volunteer relations

Girls Quest, Ropes Course Director

Windham, NY

Summers 2004-2006

Collaborated to develop comprehensive two-week schedules for 100 campers

Effectively implemented ropes courses and team building activities
Demonstrated successful leadership in difficult group dynamics
Supervised all ropes course assistants and trained staff workers in group dynamics and teamwork
Facilitated measurable camper improvement in areas of conflict resolution, self-esteem, and teamwork
Honed leadership and mediation skills with students ages 11-14
Brought improvements to camp administration that enabled office administrators to focus on the mission of
Girls Quest

Medway Congregational Christian Church, Junior Youth Leader

Climax, NY

Fostered a youth ministry from ground-up

Conducted a monthly Ecumenical Christian Cafe for 100+ students ages 11-18
Orchestrated a youth convention trip
Led bible studies for youth ages 12-15
Architected a College and Careers bible study group

Greenville Christian Church, Youth Ministry Volunteer Leader

Greenville, NY

November 2002- August 2003

August 1999- August 2000

Worked side-by-side with youth minister

Transformed organizational structure of the youth ministry and effectively planned and executed dynamic
events
Engaged students and parents in ministry events and fundraising efforts
Created financially responsible practices to contain costs of day-to-day ministry

References
Rev. David Rivers

Rev. Jan Keeler

Letitia Green

Senior Minister

Retired Minister, Disciples of

Christ

Director of Recreational Ministry

Central Union Church

clemrivers@yahoo.com

Ministry Mentor
Jankeeler70@yahoo.com

First Presbyterian Church

lgreen@fpcnashville.org
letitiagreen@comcast.net