Dr. Ben Rigney

2009-2011

Citylight Church

Pastoral Assistant & Curriculum Writer

• Organized and developed volunteer ministry teams (connections, worship, technology, kid’s ministry, and nursery). 

• Recruited, trained, and scheduled volunteers for Sunday services. 

• Wrote original curriculum for the kid’s ministry and small groups. 

• Taught children, ran the technological elements of the service, and taught on Sunday mornings as needed. 

2009

Colonial Baptist Church

Pastoral Intern

• Completed administrative tasks as assigned by the church staff. 

• Trained leaders for the church’s major summer outreach and oversaw the effective execution of the event (250+ unique attendees).

• Taught in the Sunday morning service and at various events as needed. 

2007-2008

Piedmont International University

Student Admissions Representative 

• Contacted perspective students on behalf of Piedmont International University 

• Represented Piedmont International University at college recruitment events on campus and off campus

2006-2018

Freelance Speaker

• Invited to speak at events as on a contract basis 

• Events included high school chapels, college chapels, youth group retreats, youth group events, children's ministry events, and Sunday morning church services

2013-2014

South Roanoke United Methodist Church

Director of Christian Education

• Evaluated, developed, selected, and wrote curriculum for all the Sunday School classes at South Roanoke United Methodist Church. 

• Managed digital content, aided in the creation of a church logo, designed and wrote content for SRUMC.com. 

• Taught in the Sunday morning service and taught various different classes as needed. 

• Identified and trained leaders for the educational programs of South Roanoke United Methodist Church. 

• Oversaw the departmental budget.