D. Brooke Christensen Email & Phone Number

-Equipping the church to live in such a way that is truly good news. -Utilizing the Alpha Course as a part of that goal. It’s not simply a program but a posture. Over time it helps to change culture. People become inquisitive listeners, and astute at asking thoughtful questions.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

• Served on Executive Staff Team at Vineyard Amsterdam, the Netherlands (vineyardamsterdam.nl). Assisted in shaping vision and values for a bilingual 200-person church, as well as shared responsibility for leading a.
• Provided regular teaching at a weekly 160-adult Sunday service, as well as training outlets with 10 to 100 people in attendance.
• Coordinated and oversaw all ministries focused on city engagement, such as the Alpha Courses (seven courses averaging 15 people in attendance), six spirituality retreats, outreach to creative seculars, and mercy.
• Acquired over 100 donor units. Managed donor relationship at-a-distance through bi-monthly Mailchimp campaigns and yearly in-person gatherings, as well as personal communication.
• Collaborated with local churches, fostering relationships, and co-working. Offered coaching and insight in outward engagement for three international church planting teams.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

• Facilitated four Muslim-Christian dialogue events in collaboration with three Muslim communities.
• Taught on interreligious dialogue and cross-cultural interaction for various audiences in Europe and Ohio.
• Researched Muslim-Christian dialogue in Amsterdam through the broader European dialogue framework, which culminated in a Master's thesis.

Greater Columbus Area

• Developed and executed a fine art and art history curriculum for 12 classes of elementary and middle school students.
• Supported theater department with set design.
• Offered coaching and teaching for middle school leaders.

Greater Columbus Area

• Created liturgical and creative content for aspects of a weekly service for 800 people. Interpreted and curated liturgical content for a community less familiar with the liturgy.
• Coordinated a team of over 30 volunteers to develop, plan, and execute special services, including but not limited to Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Good Friday. Over 1000 people in attendance at each event.
• Directed a team of nine volunteers in imagining and executing an art auction one evening that raised over $6000 for Hear the Cry, a local non-profit that fought poverty in Africa. Gained buy-in from local business.
• Trained young leaders through teaching/leading a weekly group of 25 people for four years.

Master'S Degree, Near And Middle Eastern Studies (Mena)

• Masters of Religion in Middle East and North African Studies. • Institute of Middle East Studies, Beirut, Lebanon.

Certificate Of Completion, Spiritual Direction

• International training environment where personal growth and the skill of spiritual direction was developed. A focus on keen listening.

Certificate Of Completion, Theology/Theological Studies

• VI (www.vineyardinstitute.org) is a three-year academic program that offers courses in biblical studies and theology. • Courses included.

Certificate Of Completion, Nt2 Level Dutch Language Studies

Premier 4-course Dutch language institute. Strong emphasis on preparing high-level adult learners for their work environments and academic.

Bachelor'S Degree, Fine And Studio Arts

Activities and Societies: • Board member of SMP: Trained, developed, and sent students to engage in summer service projects around the.