Creating a ministry resume can be a challenging endeavor, but not impossible. The CMR staff would like to provide you with some help as you put a resume together.

Some Things to Think About:

• The resume is a reflection of you, your character and your ministry.
• The resume is the first impression most churches will have of you.
• The resume does not need to tell everything about you.
• The purpose of a resume is to communicate enough of who you are, your desire or experience in ministry to develop an interest in a search committee to talk with you further.
• A good way to decide how to format a resume (how it will look) is to look at some resumes of peers. Ask your fellow ministers to share theirs with you.
• The resume is a tool that God uses to connect His people. Ultimately, He is the One in control of it.

Resume Basics for Ministry Connections

• Resumes need to be in Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format. Our on-line resume referral system does not accept any other format. The system will convert your resume to a PDF format so that it cannot be edited or changed by others.
• The resume needs to 'fit' or 'match' the position desired.
• Uncommon or fancy fonts, and heavy graphics are discouraged.
• Remember, search committees will be printing off your resume, and making copies of it.

Sample Resume Guidelines

The CMR Office can provide suggested guidelines to use when developing a resume. These guidelines are given in a sample format demonstrating some of the content material you might include in your resume. As well, more detailed instructions for developing a resume for Ministry Connections are included. To view our Sample Resume Guidelines Click Here (you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the PDF file).