Rachael Ferguson Email & Phone Number

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

- Coordinated several large events and oriented new volunteers for event preparation and planning- Worked closely with donors and local organizations to invite them into opportunities to bless the families - Managed various accounting duties such as processing credit card statements monthly- Implemented and managed a weekly reservation system for all shared rooms and buildings- Assisted with and organized online tours for donors and new volunteers- Supported the Associate Program Director to determine outcomes and keep track of success rates

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

- Co-created original curriculum for the first Spiritual Health class in Mary's Home Academy program- Co-facilitated teaching the class to single mothers who were actively escaping homelessness and cycles of abuse for themselves and their children- Designed the course to reveal the love of God, awaken spiritual longing, answer difficult theological questions, and discover true identity. - Modeled what it looks to to connect to God through different forms of worship and spiritual disciplines

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

- Supported families involved with the El Paso County Department of Human Services towards reunification and family preservation through in-home, therapeutic services- Helped families develop communication and coping skills to form/maintain healthy relationships- Educated parents in child development, holistic care and how to appropriately and safely respond to difficult/aggressive behaviors - Created safety plans with care and patience with children who were in a mental health crisis, such as experiencing suicide ideation, being violent towards others or running away from home

Upland, Indiana

-Provide consistent and nurturing holistic care for 12 third grade students-Create spaces for literacy, spiritual and character development -Engage students in conversations about big life questions and how God is present and in control of all of it-Mentor and disciple students who are seeking to know more of God

-Taught 5 different levels of ESL classes for Iraqi refugees-Led a holistic course for young elementary students from Iraq to help improve their English skills-Created therapeutic opportunities for refugee children and adults to process past experiences and express internal struggles

Upland, In

- Organize programs and activities to promote spiritual health for 36 women- Lead consistent and frequent worship events, small groups, and Bible studies- Connect and listen to others’ needs through meetings and conversation

- Supervised and monitored the safety of multiple children at a time- Implemented a curriculum that allowed children to explore their interests

Upland, In

- Coordinate worship and prayer events for 20+ college students weekly- Lead intercessory prayer focusing on the unreached nations of the world

Orphans And Vulnerable Children, Teaching English As A Second Language, Senior

Activities and Societies: Residence Hall Discipleship Assistant, LIFT Volunteer

Associate'S Degree

- Challenged academically and spiritually in a year of intensive ministry training - Studied ministry, theology, prayer, leadership.