Cole Mizel Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

- Preached 4-week sermon series, “Praying with Paul,” to encourage congregation's prayers to increasingly reflect Scripture's priorities and frameworks (Fox Valley Church, Carpentersville, IL, July - Aug, 2024): ∙ July 14: Praying for Knowledge (Colossians 1:1-14) ∙ July 21: Praying for Worthiness (2 Thessalonians 1) ∙ July 28: Praying for Power (Ephesians 3:14-21) ∙ Aug 4: Praying for Peace (Philippians 4:4-9)- Guest Preacher for students’ winter retreat on the theme, “Wait on the LORD,” 4 sermons (Village Church of Barrington, IL, Feb 2024).- Guest Preacher for Young Adult Fall Retreat on “The Blessing of The Bible,” 4 sessions (The Moody Church, Chicago, IL, Oct 2023).- Officiated wedding, preached on the wedding at Cana, John 2 (San Diego, CA July 2023).- Lectured on “God, Technology, and Your Children,” to local church parents, that they might learn how to wisely utilize technology to optimally disciple their children (Living Water Evangelical Church, Naperville, IL, May 2023) (Also guest preached at LWEC in June of 2024).- Preached 6-week sermon series, “Exploring God,” on the doctrine of God, to lock listeners’ focus onto God’s character for the new year (Fox Valley Church, Carpentersville, IL, Jan - Feb 2023): ∙ Jan 8: God Has a Name (Ex. 34:5-9) ∙ Jan 15: God Has No Equal (Is. 6:1-13) ∙ Jan 22: God Has a Word (Is. 55:6-13) ∙ Jan 29: God Has a Song (Zeph. 3:14-17) ∙ Feb 5: God Has a Plan for Pain (Lam. 3 1:-33) ∙ Feb 12: God Has a Paradise (Rev. 21:1-22:5)

Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States

Naperville, Illinois, United States

- Preached weekly expositional sermons on Sunday mornings, bridging the gap between ancient Gospel truths & modern teens.- Pastored community of 75 middle school and high school students, evangelizing the lost and discipling the found.- Created systematic theology curriculum with discussion questions, and taught weekly Bible classes on Friday nights.- Led, trained, and discipled 16 adult and student leaders, guiding them to lead weekly Sunday services and youth groups.- Developed and implemented yearlong youth ministry program, including Winter Retreat, 5-week-baptism-classes with interviews, multi-church-community events, & open mic-panels.

San Diego, California, United States

Escondido, Ca

- Taught weekly discipleship-lessons from Scripture to 15 high school students. - Innovated ice-breaker games, Scripture memorization, and practical application of the Bible to foster community and spiritual growth.

Itasca, Il

- Preached bi-monthly to exposit God’s Word to God’s people.- Co-taught weekly Bible study to grow congregation's Biblical literacy and Biblical obedience. Created curriculum with topics ranging from the book of Revelation to practical evangelism.- Led college ministry, teaching weekly sermon-based Bible studies.- Supervised student ministries, supporting volunteers to craft curriculum, to teach the Bible, and to grow high schoolers.- Facilitated membership interviews and engaged in home-visits to deepen relationships with congregants via conversation, counseling, Scripture reading, and prayer.- Led Sunday services bi-weekly to guide the congregation to worship God through pastoral prayers, communion, announcements, etc.

Warrenville, Il

- Co-led Bible studies and recreation bi-weekly for inmates at youth detention facility to build relationships and to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Escondido, Ca

- Summer Disciples: Collaborated with religious leaders - Jewish, Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, and Buddhist - to plan weekly trips to their places of worship to learn more about their belief systems. Concluded each trip clarifying similarities and differences from Christianity to strengthen students’ faith while promoting evangelism.- Beach and Bible: Co-planned and executed logistics to provide Bible lessons, worship through music, food, games, and transportation for 100 students weekly on Wednesday evenings.

Deerfield, Il

Valley Center, Ca

Azusa, Ca

- Elected by student body - 5,000+ students - to advocate on their behalf alongside team of 26 student leaders, collaborating with university administrators to improve the undergraduate experience and to create a school culture that increasingly reflected Jesus Christ.- Budgeted, created, and conducted training program to familiarize officers with their specific roles and with Student Government policies and procedures while emphasizing team-building.- Planned, promoted, and facilitated campus-wide prayer event, “An Appeal to Heaven,” to communally request God’s blessing, forgiveness, and revival for the Azusa Pacific community.- Chaired Executive Council weekly to create legislation, to plan events, such as “The Table,” and to maintain organizational direction while supporting Executive officers in their duties.- Pursued conflict resolution among officers at the lowest level, without an audience.

Azusa, Ca

- Selected as 1 of 6 undergraduate students to promote God-honoring diversity, multicultural awareness, and racial reconciliation through workshops and conferences such as “Imago Dei.”- Researched, conducted questionnaire survey, and presented on topics such as “Race and Social Media” at “Common Day of Learning,” an annual, campus-wide, multidisciplinary conference dedicated to the advancement of scholarship and learning.

- Organized and co-led 5 student teams on 5 different trips – men’s prison, community service, children’s ministry, migrant shelter, and prayer team – to serve towns with manual labor and community engagement programs while sharing Gospel truth.

- Coordinated meeting times, created curriculum, and facilitated weekly Bible studies and discussion groups to foster spiritual growth among 5-15 students.

Azusa, Ca

- Advised honors students through their freshman year experience while supporting their personal and spiritual development through mentorship and weekly Bible studies.- Cultivated camaraderie through team activities, including icebreakers and athletic events.

Azusa, Ca

- Trained university students to improve their writing by employing an efficient and effective writing process, which includes brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading.

Hume Lake, Ca

- Guided 5-10 campers each week, from 8 years old to high school, through recreational activities and Bible studies to ensure safety, fun, and opportunities for communal spiritual growth.- Implemented punctuality, hygiene, and good sportsmanship to foster healthy community.

Escondido, Ca

Poway, Ca

Master Of Divinity - Mdiv, Divinity/Ministry

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Management (Psych Minor), Summa Cum Laude

Valedictorian, High School Diploma