Aaron Christiansen
6400 Highview Terrace, Watauga, TX 76148
aaron@aecfamily.com
Youth Pastor, and Discipleship Coordinator.
I am committed to sharing the gospel, making disciples who make disciples and training, equipping students with what it looks like to pursue a deeper relationship with Christ.
Married: August 7, 2010
Emily Christiansen
Bachelors in Education (K-6th)
Children: Karis born June 8, 2015
I grew up in a Christian home and was a part of a church family at Harvest Baptist Church for the majority of my childhood. When I entered 7th grade we moved to Glenview Baptist Church. It was at a youth camp that I accepted God’s calling on my life. Through that experience, I began to step into a leadership role in my local youth group under the guidance of Pastor Bill Bray. Upon Graduating high school I began to walk away from God. During this time God’s protection over my life was evident to everyone but me. When I met Emily she encouraged me to go back to school and pursue the call on my life. My wife and I married on August 7th, 2010. I eventually enrolled at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. I am always excited to find God’s plan for my life. I seek in my life to “be joyful always and pray continually” as Paul says in I Thessalonians 5:16-17.
My philosophy of youth ministry begins first with maintaining a constant relationship with God. Through this I will be able to develop leaders who are living examples of God’s Word and connect with students relationally. This will create a team that includes myself, the workers and finally the parents. I will support this team and aid them in understanding the spiritual and emotional needs of the youth. I will connect the students to parents as the primary spiritual discipler in their lives. This team will surround the entire ministry in prayer. The team will disciple and equip students to walk with Jesus and with each other. Through accountable small groups, we will prepare students to live a life for the glory of God, share the leadership of the youth ministry and to be contributing members of the church body for a lifetime.
| Strengths | Skills |
| Discipleship Programming Preaching/Teaching Communication Leadership Relational Teamwork Encourager |
ProPresenter Easy Worship Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Microsoft Office Computer Repair Sound & Lighting Stage Design |
SPECIAL HONORS
- Boy Scouts of America -Eagle Scout (2002)
- Eight years of service on National Youth Leadership staff through Boy Scouts
- National Honor Society at Fossil Ridge High School
Dr. Johnny Derouen, Pastor at First Baptist Church Muskogee, OK (817) 370-0531
Chuck Langford, Burlington Northern Railroad (817) 999-4778
Kyle Mabry, American Airlines (817) 319-7072
Dr. Richard Ross, Professor, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (817) 923-1921
Troy Gorman, Cummins Electrical (817) 897-8670
Pete Cawthon, Valley Ridge Roofing (817) 470-5229
Ministry Experience
Lane Prairie Baptist Church (Joshua, TX)
Minister to Youth | Aug. 2022 to Present
- Director of youth programming and volunteer coordination
- Responsible for recruiting and developing leaders
- Planned, designed and promoted events
- Created and delivered teaching series for Sunday morning and Wednesday nights
- Organized a parent ministry where parents and teenagers are reconnected
- Implemented a discipleship strategy, including training and implementation
- Began Youth Leadership team for students to take ownership of the youth group
- Started and ran a Men’s ministry
First Baptist Church (Cleburne, TX)
Student Pastor | Sept. 2020 to Jan. 2022
- Director of youth programming and volunteer coordination
- Responsible for recruiting and developing leaders
- Planned, designed and promoted events
- Created and delivered teaching series for Sunday morning and Wednesday nights
- Organized a parent ministry where parents and teenagers are reconnected
- Implemented an evangelism and discipleship strategy, training and implementation
Christian Center of Fort Worth (Haltom City, TX)
Youth Pastor | July 2015 to August 2020
- Gave oversight of junior high and high school ministries
- Reinstated Sunday School program
- Coordinated Sunday morning and midweek Bible teaching
- Organized a parent ministry where parents and teenagers are reconnected
- Began Youth Leadership team for students to take ownership of the youth group
- Built adult volunteer team to lead and support student ministry
- Developed an evangelism and discipleship strategy, training and implementation
- Administered of the youth ministry department
- Preached on Sunday morning two to four times a year
Vietnamese Baptist Church of Fort Worth (Haltom City, TX)
Youth Pastor | Dec. 2013 to January 2015
- Develop overall youth ministry program
- Plan, teach and lead Friday night worship and Sunday school
- Plan and coordinate youth summer camps and retreats
- Prepare annual youth budget
- Counsel with youth
- Baptized 4 students in 2014
Secular Experience
Camp Counselor, YMCA Camp Carter June 2013 – Dec. 2013
Computer Technician, NiteOwl Computer Services Nov. 2009 – June 2013
Crew Supervisor, Darcy Boatman Builders July 2008 – Nov. 2009
Computer Technician, Computer Guy Sept 2005 – July 2008
Education
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas
2014-2017 | Masters of Arts in Christian Education in Student Ministry
Tarleton State University, Fort Worth, Texas
2012-2013 | Bachelors of Science in Information Technology
Tarrant County College, North Richland Hills, Texas
2010-2011 | Associate of Arts
Fossil Ridge High School, Keller, Texas
1999-2003 | High School Diploma