Brian L. Olson
Christian Speaker, Bible Teacher and Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Email: brianlolson@msn.com
Mobile: 847-814-1792

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MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
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Hospital Chapel Leader,                                         September 2011 – Present
Advocate Condell Medical Center; Libertyville, IL                                                                 

• Preach as part of a speaker rotation
• Lead worship as part of a worship leader rotation

Trail Life USA Leader                                             August 2015 – Present
Trinity Community Church; Libertyville, IL

• Worked with boys in grades 4 – 8
• Taught basic life and outdoor skills
• Led games and other activities
• Taught lessons on Christian faith and responsibilities

Trinity Speaker Bureau,                                         January 2007 – Present 
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Deerfield, IL

• Preached sermons at churches that were in need of pulpit supply

Boy Scout Chaplain,                                        April 2008 – December 2017 
Troop 273; Vernon Hills, IL

• Created opportunities for those in scouting to learn that duty to God is foundational to all of life
• Encouraged youth to understand that duty to God is foundational to good citizenship
• Worked with youth and adult leaders to develop Scouts’ Own worship service for campouts

Pastoral Intern,                                        October 2012 – June 2013
Evangelical Free Church of Libertyville; Libertyville, IL

• Coordinate Speaker and Worship Leaders for Hospital Chapel Ministry
• Preach Regularly at Condell Medical Center Chapel
• Liason with Hospital Chaplain staff on behalf of CrossLife Evangelical Free Church
• Preach on appointed Sunday morning for CrossLife Evangelical Free Church

Adult Bible Fellowship Teacher,                                        December 2004 – June 2009
Evangelical Free Church of Libertyville; Libertyville, IL,    

• Taught lesson series to adult classes of different ages on numerous occasions

Small Group Leader,                                         August 2008 – March 2009
Trinity International University; Deerfield, IL,

• Led a group of 6 – 10 college men in prayer, scripture meditation and sharing on a weekly basis

Worship Choir Member,                                        September 2003 – June 2005
Evangelical Free Church of Libertyville; Libertyville, IL,                                 

• Sang with sanctuary choir (solos, groups and choir numbers) during various services

Assistant to the Youth Pastor,                                        June 1995 – August 2000
Cary-Grove Evangelical Free Church; Cary, IL,                               

• Worked as a part of a team with the Youth Pastor and other adult leaders in the planning and scheduling of the youth activities and meetings
• Attended and taught sessions at youth retreat
• Taught Junior and Senior High as well as adult Sunday school classes

Youth Ministry Intern,                                        September 1990 – May 1991
Evangelical Free Church of Libertyville; Libertyville, IL,

• Helped lead midweek Senior High meeting, teaching on occasion
• Taught during Junior High Sunday School

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WORK EXPERIENCE
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Maintenance Technician – Grounds,                                        April 2014 – Present 
Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL,

• Maintain lawns – Mowing, Aerating, Seeding, Fertilizing
• Remove trees and bushes
• Mulch plant beds
• Maintain lawns – Mowing, Aerating, Seeding, Fertilizing
• Maintain sports fields – Mowing, Aerating, Seeding, Fertilizing, Painting
• Maintain and Repair equipment – Tractors, Aerators, Seeders, Trucks
• Plow snow and Maintain ice free pathways
• Supervise part-time personnel as needed

Director of Campus Safety & Security Services,                                        January 2000 – March 2009
Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL,

• Maintained a twenty-four hour schedule for multiple staff including scheduling and staff training
• Wrote and implemented the departmental mission statement
• Built positive relations within the department, with other departments, and the community
• Six years prior Full-Time as Lead Officer & Four years prior Part-Time as Patrol Officer.

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EDUCATION
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• MDiv in Christian Education, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL 1996
• B.A. in Youth Ministry, Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL 1992
  Minors in Bible and Music

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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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• Woodbadge BSA Leadership Training C-18-09                                        Completed – February 2011
  

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