Resume and Cover Letter Help

The links below are provided as helpful references as you craft your resume and cover letter for future ministry opportunities. If you are a current Seminary student or alumnus/alumna and need resume help, please contact Ellie McAllister. [Special thanks to Nancy Bolte for compiling these resources and for her contributions in helping ministry seekers.]

• Building a Ministry Resume

• Cover Letter Example

• Traditional Resume Example
  

• Combination Resume Example

• Chronological Resume Example

• Functional Resume Example

• Action Verbs List

• Useful Words and Phrases

• References Example

• Behavior Based Interview Questions

Power Point Presentations

• Resume Presentation

• Placement Information Session Presentation

Additional Resources.

• Bethel Career Services

• Before You Move: A Guide To Making Transitions in Ministry

Dr. John Cionca, Bethel Seminary

• Greatsampleresume.com

• "When and How to Change Ministries"

Dr. Terry Powell, Director of Family and Church Education Program, Columbia International University

• MinistryList.com

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary - links include resources to help build resumes, answer interview questions, etc.

• WorkMinistry.com