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
Download : Resume – Brian Olson