Rev. Darin Roberts

Children’s Pastor

www.kidpreacher.org - kidpreacher@hotmail.com

321-806-9156

Ministry Objective
	To Reach the children of today where they are, and bring them to the life changing news of the Gospel, utilizing puppet ministry, Gospel Magic, drama, pyrotechnics, animation, and many other contemporary media tools. To disciple children so they can live the victorious life, empowered by the Holy Spirit, living epistles of Jesus Christ, and mentoring the called to go unto all the world and preach, reach and teach others to carry on the work until the blessed return of our Lord. To help, equip, and support parents as they minister to their families.
Summary of Previous Ministry Experience
	1982 – 1989 First Assembly of God, Albuquerque, NM 87111 Assistant to Children’s Pastor, Bus Minister, Children’s Pastor Trainee Program for ages 4-14 n On the job mentorship in the areas of graphic layout; audio and visual equipment operation; setup, tear down, and general maintenance of ministry materials; the operation and maintenance of assorted ministry vehicles; basic pyrotechnics; the running of successful bus ministry; public speaking, puppetry, and outreach skills; preaching experience within the church and in evangelistic settings; pastor and staff relations; many other important aspects of an effective children’s ministry. Drove busses from ‘86-to ’89. Worked under leadership of Rev. Tim Maxwell. Children’s Pastor, (505) 293-0854. 1989-1991 Northside Assembly of God, Albuquerque, NM 87111 Children’s Pastor Program for ages 4-14 § Functioned as Children’s Pastor in a Central Latin American District Church. Ministry opportunities included the expansion of an existing Bus Ministry, and administrative leadership of the Sunday School, Royal Rangers (Boys midweek program), and Missionettes (Girls midweek program). Also taught science lab for students who were collectively home schooled at the church. Worked under leadership of Pastor Danny Gutierrez, Senior Pastor –Deceased 2004. 1991-1995 Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God, Student Ministry Department, 1000 Longfellow Blvd, Lakeland, Florida 33801 Student Ministry Team Leader § Developed ministry skills in a variety of areas including inner city ministries, sidewalk Sunday schools, Children’s Evangelism, Kid’s Crusades, and Clowning. Traveled for S.E.C. on summer breaks, holding Children’s Crusade Evangelistic tours. Also developed skills as Student Ministry Team Leader for Castle of the King Children’s Church Metro Ministry, as well as Flea Market Children’s Outreach. Also involved in clown and drama ministries. Worked under Rev. Robert Elliot. (Continued on next page) 1992-1993 Eastlake Family Church, Tarpon Springs, FL (disbanded) Children’s Pastor Program for ages 4-14 § Functioned as Children’s Pastor in suburban setting at an independent family centered church, pioneer work. Also developed leadership skills in music, computer graphic skills and layout, worker recruitment and delegation. Trained replacement Children’s Pastor from within church body. Worked under leadership of Pastor Paul Crites, Senior Pastor – No phone, church disbanded in 1995. 1995-2002 First Assembly of God, 36322 SR 54 Zephyrhills Fl 33541 Children’s Pastor, Head of Security, Christian Education Director Program for ages 4-13 § Functioned as Children’s Pastor for more than 150 children, ages 4-13, Head of Security, web page designer, and Bus Ministry Head. Also temporarily filled positions of Sunday School Director, Christian Education Director, and nursery director. Also appointed as Sectional Rep. for Penn. Florida Dist. Council Christian Education. Was responsible for audio and visual maintenance and upgrades, as well as computer consultant and technician. Developed mime and clown teams, highly effective multi-bus ministry. Developed effective young teen worker program, utilizing gifts, zeal, energy, desire, and time 12-17 year old young men and women possess to be effective in ministry. Worked under leadership of Pastor Jim Bunch from 1-1-95, to 10-4-98, and then under Pastor Mac Preble until 3-17-02. 2002-2003 Garywood Assembly of God Children’s Pastor Program for ages 4-13 Functioned as Children’s Pastor for more than 150 children, ages 4-13, overseeing all aspects of children’s programs, such as Children’s Church, Royal Rangers (midweek boys group), Missionettes (midweek girls group), and Junior Bible Quiz. Conducted large outreaches, such as Easter Egg Hunt, VBS, Harvest Festival, and 4^th of July Extravaganza. Developed effective young teen worker program, utilizing gifts, zeal, energy, desire, and time 11-17 year old young men and women possess to be effective in ministry. Worked under leadership of Pastor John Loper. Was speaker at Alabama District Kids Camp 2003 Supervised by Otis Hughes , District C.E. Director 2004-Present Lighthouse Assembly of God, Melbourne, Florida Children’s Pastor Program for ages 4-12 Functioning as Children’s Pastor, overseeing all aspects of children’s programs, such as Children’s Church, Sunday School, and nursery. Working under leadership of Pastor Peter Inman.
Formal Education
		1980 – 1984 - Sandia High School Albuquerque, New Mexico 1984 – 1987 - New Mexico T.V.I. Albuquerque, New Mexico Studied Welding, Plastics Fabrication, Household Electrical Trades, and Commercial Foods (received 1^st degree chefs certificate) 1988 – 1989 - University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, N.M. Studied communications and political theory 1991 – 1995 - Southeastern Assemblies of God College Studied Children’s Ministry – Still officially 2^nd Semester Junior.
Additional professional experience
		Sectional Christian Education Representative, Speaker at District Christian Education and All Church Ministry Conference, Church Security Consultant, Children’s Evangelist.
Biography
		Darin Roberts was born in April of 1966, has a wife, Angela, married in 1993, and two children; Christiana Teigh Roberts, born June 23, 1998, and Samuel Medd Roberts, born October 24, 2001. Darin received his ministry training, starting when he was fifteen years old, from Tim Maxwell. Rev. Maxwell had been a ministry team member under Bill Wilson, of Metro Ministries, in Iowa. Darin started as a Bus Pastor, starting with fourteen children on a route, and by the second year was consistently having eighty boys and girls on his bus each week. Rev. Maxwell also trained Darin in all skills necessary for Children’s Ministry within the church, as well as had Darin accompany him at Kids Crusades and church camps as his assistant. Darin was then hired to be a Children’s Pastor across town at Northside Assembly of God. After almost two years there, God called Darin to go to college, where he studied Children’s Ministry, as well as met his wife. Darin has traveled as a children’s evangelist whenever the opportunity has arisen, and has worked on four church staffs as a full time Children’s Pastor. Darin received his Certified Ministers Credentials in 1990, with the Central Latin American District of the Assemblies of God, and his License to Preach from the Peninsular Florida District of the Assemblies of God in 1995. As of January, 2006, Darin holds Papers of Ordination with the Assemblies of God International Fellowship.
Professional References
		Rev. Tim Maxwell, Senior Pastor, Heritage Christian Fellowship, 11104 Menual Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112 Church 505-323-0557 Home 505-293-0854 Rev. Peter Inman, Senior Pastor, Lighthouse Assembly of God, 26 West Fee Ave , Palm Bay Florida, 32905, 321-726-9933 Rev. Jeff Brown, Youth Pastor, Lighthouse Assembly of God 26 West Fee Ave , Palm Bay Florida, 32905, 321-726-9933 Rev. Josh Morales – Youth Pastor -Highest Praise A/G 1350 East Lake Rd. N. , Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 727-934-0058 Tim Bradley ISC Transportation – was Youth Minister, Merrit Island FL 321-986-9679 321-543-6362