KYLE A.

ZIMMERMAN
5604 River Way Apt C • Buena Park, CA 90620
kyle.a.zimmerman@gmail.com • (760) 985-4215

Ministry Objective
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To train children in the knowledge of the Bible, to help them take ownership of
their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to help them place Christ as Lord
of their life.

Education
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 Biola University (La Mirada, CA) 2006-Present
 Christian Education Ministries Major; Biblical Studies Minor (expected completion-May
2010)
 Serrano High School (Phelan, CA) 2002-2006

Ministry Experience
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 Friends Church Yorba Linda, CA
o KidVenture Intern Sep. 08-Present
 Supported CM team in specific ministry projects or events
 Learned how a weekend runs effectively with volunteers and staff and
how age groups differ developmentally
 Led Ministry Events: Element (mid-week discipleship program), Mexico
Day Trip, Winter Camp
 Written LG/SG Curriculum for small elementary mid-week program
 Taught large group to pre-k through 6th grade students regularly
 Gained confidence in programming, communicating vision, leading
through change, leading a volunteer team and being a team player on a
church staff
 Full-time Undergrad Load with Part-time Ministry; Full-time ministry for
the summer
 Established boundaries; Learned how to say no to good things

o Summer Assistant; KidVenture May 08-Aug.

08
 Administrative Work
 Weekend Assistant: small group leader, prep supplies, connect with
volunteers, children and parents
 Served as a counselor for summer camp
 Led/Coordinated the 5th-6th grade portion of VBS with 25 volunteers and
150 kids
 Prepared and Led the “Kid Zone” at the church Auto Show
 Large group teacher for weekend and mid week chapels throughout
summer

 High Desert Church Victorville, CA

o Summer Blast Coordinator Jan. 08-July 08
 On a planning team for the six months prior to the event
 Created vision, looked to change things, and helped plan daily messages
 Strategic Planning twice a month for the event
  Week of Event: Responsible for event to be running smoothly and able to
answer questions
o Children’s Ministries Family Camp Coordinator July 07
 Planned and prepared the kids portion of family camp
 Prepped the chapel messages and developed small group curriculum and
schedule
 Recruited Volunteers
 Created a set-up and check-in procedure
o Elementary Volunteer 2003-2007
 Served as a weekly upper elementary small group leader
 Served at programs such as Summer Blast, Summer Camp, and Winter
Camp
 Built relationships with children over a long period of time
 Led children to Christ in first time decisions

Other Work Experience

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 Biola University; Conservatory of Music La Mirada,
CA
o Stage Manager Jan. 07-May 08
 Responsible for the performance stage and all equipment and people
that use it during a concert
 Connect with all performers and make sure their needs are taken care of
 Keep concerts running smoothly and on time
 Run lights and make stage changes in a way that is pleasing to audience
 Coordinate between 2 and 6 concerts per week

Clifton Strengths Finder Top 5

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 Achiever
 Connectedness
 Developer
 Belief
 Relator

Personal
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I was raised in a Christian Home where family was a priority for my parents and is now a
priority for me. They taught me to be honest, hard working, devoted to Christ, love people
and be a friend to all. In college I felt God’s call on my life to pursue full-time vocational
ministry and did a 180º turn to follow this leading. I really like people, and it is through
relationships that I get energized and passionate about life. I enjoy spending time with
family and friends no matter where I am at, but preferably at Dodgers Stadium, Disneyland
or watching a movie at home.

References
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Lauren Matt – KidVenture Children’s Pastor
Friends Church Yorba Linda, CA
Email: laurenm@ylfc.org Work Phone: (714) 777-7388

David Robles – Children’s Pastor

Rock Church San Diego, CA
 Email: david.robles@therocksandiego.org Work Phone: (619) 226-7625

Kathy Little – Student Employment Supervisor

Biola University Conservatory of Music La Mirada, CA
Email: kathy.little@biola.edu Work Phone: (562) 903-
4895