James C. Coyle
312 W. Washington
Ashland, IL 62612
To whom it may concern,
My name is Jimmy Coyle. I have been partnering in ministry in Ashland, Illinois for ten years as the preaching minister. I preach every Sunday, even via video while I am away. This is one of the ways the church has been a good steward of God’s resources. I have always written my own sermons and sermon series. These messages, I pray over and start preparing around a year or more in advance. I typically preach through a specific “book” or “letter” of the Bible. If, I do a topical series, it will be a series that is theologically based, or church related, (i.e.) “Church Leadership,” or “The Holy Spirit.” I have taught the adult Sunday School class for ten years. I currently lead our youth program (CREW.) Over the last ten years, I have assisted in other areas of the Children’s ministry when the need has arrived.
I have over twenty years of ministry experience. I spent fourteen years as a youth minister in both Indiana and Illinois. I have been in my current position of senior minister since July of 2013. Many of my years within ministry I have had to be a “Paul” and be a “tent maker.” Several ministries were big in heart but not in the ability to pay a salary that would sustain a minister and his family. So, I balanced ministry with a job that supplemented my ministry.
I am married to my wife Jennifer, who is from Illinois. We have four boys who keep us going. James will be fourteen in July. Micah just turned twelve in December. Aiden will be eleven next month. Reagan or “Ray” will be seven in October. I am very active with school activities and community activities. The local youth association and cub scouts are just a couple examples of those areas of involvement. I have found building relationships through school activities and community activities my boys are involved, help to create natural opportunities to build relationships, share my faith and invite people to church and church activities.
I am a “Hoosier” by birth. But, my citizenship is in heaven. I love GOD, the Church, my family, sports, camping and spending time with friends.
I am praying that you find the man God has called to be leading at your church. Please pray for me as well. If it is God’s will for us to meet and interview, I do look forward to that day when we might meet.
Blessings in Christ,
Jimmy Coyle
RESUME:
James C. Coyle – Jimmy Coyle
312 W. Washington Street Ashland, IL 62612
Phone: 217-622-2155
Email: jimmycoyle1973@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE:
I want to partner with fellow kingdom workers to edify, to build up, and to teach to love GOD, to love the church and to serve in the world.
QUALIFICATIONS:
I am a Christ follower, who is forgiven, bought, saved and redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb.
I am a good public speaker. I have strong people skills. I have a strong work ethic. I love to learn.
I am not afraid to learn from my mistakes and take responsibility for my mistakes.
I am a quick learner who can pick up the tasks asked of me.
EMPLOYMENT:
July 14, 2013 – Present Ashland Church of Christ Ashland, Illinois
Preaching Minister
Teach adult morning Sunday School. Preach Sunday mornings. Taught a Kid’s Sermon during the service post COVID-19 return. Currently leading our Sunday evening youth program. Have previously lead lessons for children’s program on Wednesday evenings. Started and lead Men’s Bible Study within the church. Assist the board in decision making, leading and shepherding the congregation. Call on sick or hospitalized members. Encourage congregants to use their gifts and talents to further the Kingdom of GOD. This included providing them with assistance, support and sometimes resources to start or sustain a new program. Perform weddings and funerals. Assist in prayer, reading scripture and creating special events and services. Assist in disciplinary actions when they have risen within the church. Attended area Ministerial Association until it was dissolved. Taught 5th and 6th grade youth for Wednesday evening Bible Study for two years, before it was decided to proceed in a new direction. Help discern what attributes and talents a volunteer has and what area of ministry they would best work in. Help discern the attributes and talents of individuals to see if they have good leadership qualifications to be a part of leadership.
Garrett Savage Chairman of Elders 217-341-1965
December 19, 2023 – Present SIU School of Medicine, Neuroscience Institute Office Administrator Springfield, IL
My duties are currently the same as below with the addition of the following. I am now the supervisor of the department’s administrative secretaries. I also interview and hire for vacancies within the secretarial pool in the department. I assist other supervisors with improving the quality of the worksite. I am also currently learning how to back-up our Residency Program Coordinator.
April 23, 2019 – December, 19 2023 SIU School of Medicine, Neuroscience Institute Office Manager Springfield, IL
Maintain calendars, and make appointments for Department Chair, Department’s Administrative Director, Department’s Administrative Assistant and three other providers. Set up meetings, arrange locations for meetings and send out reminders for the meetings. Arrange travel for providers, candidates and speakers. Assist in creating itineraries for guest speakers and guest candidates. Pick up candidates and transport them to the appropriate locations as needed. Make phone calls connecting providers with contacts they urgently need to reach out to. Assist in maintaining information for the credentialing process within the department. This including all that is required when they are onboarding and throughout their tenure within the school. I Help keep track of credentialing and licensure for faculty and medical staff. This includes ensuring onboarding providers have all documentations turned in so they can see patients in clinic. This also means ensuring all regular licenses and credentials are up to date. I assist with the promotion and tenure process of faculty. This includes sending out communications for Letters of Recommendations and Letters of Evaluations.
Carol Forestier, Office Administrator: 217-741-9953
January 3, 2017 – April 22, 2019 SIU School of Medicine, Maternal- Fetal Medicine Office Support Specialist Springfield, IL
Alicia Hopkins Office Manager Neonatology 217-757-6428
Becky Clinton Sonographer/Ultrasound Specialist 217-545-9223
June 16, 2014 – January 2, 2017 SIU School of Medicine, OB/GYN Department Springfield, Illinois
Office Support Specialist
Cindy Morris Administrative Aide 217-545-1523
February 3, 2014 –June 14, 2014 Midwest Insurance Springfield, IL
MPN Assistant
Angie Kent Customer Care Supervisor 217-862-1438
November 1, 2011-February 3, 2014 Midwest Insurance Springfield, Illinois
Claims Assistant
Blaine Marty Claims Supervisor 217-862-1477
May 2010-November 2010 True Green Glenarm, Illinois
Lawn Technician
October 2008-May 2010 St. John’s Hospital Springfield, Illinois
Materials Handler III
Don Jeffers 217-416-6096
January 2005-December 2008, October 2008-May 2009 Havana CUSD # 126 Havana, Illinois
Substitute Teacher
December 2007-October 2008 Lincolnway Christian Church New Lenox, Illinois
Associate Pastor of Children and Student Ministries
Responsible for overseeing the spiritual development of children and adolescents from kindergarten to high school. Responsible for teaching when a teacher was absent. Responsible for recruiting and training of teachers and volunteers. Responsible for scheduling teachers and other volunteers. Responsible for creating yearly budget and spending money within the allotted budget. Responsible for organizing events for the different age groups. Responsible for preaching when the senior minister is on vacation or traveling. Made hospital calls and visits to the nursing home.
Terrie Stoeckley (815) 485-3004
June 2003-December 2007 Havana Church of Christ Havana, Illinois
Youth Minister
Responsible for overseeing the spiritual development of children and adolescents from birth to high school. Responsible for recruiting and training of teachers and volunteers. Responsible for teaching high school Sunday School class and Children’s Church. Responsible for creating a budget and spending within the budget each year. Co-lead the Christian Education Committee. Organized, planned events for children and youth. I was responsible for preaching when the minister was ill or on vacation and when there was a vacancy. Made hospital, nursing home and house calls.
Rick Yocum 309-338-0570
October 2001-June 2003 Church of Christ St. Joseph, Illinois
Youth Minister
October 1995-October 2001 Church of Christ Hartsville, Indiana
Youth Minister (Part-Time)
January 1996-October 2001 Lowe’s Regional Distribution Center North Vernon, Indiana
Order-Fill/Flow/Shipping/Maintenance
1993-1994 Calvary Christian Church Edinburgh, Indiana
Youth Ministry Intern
EDUCATION:
Fall 2005-Fall 2009 Lincoln Christian Seminary Lincoln, Illinois
Master’s of Divinity
Currently have 48 hours of the degree completed.
1991-1996 Cincinnati Christian University Cincinnati, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies-May 1996
Major: Christian Ministries Emphasis: Youth Ministry
1988-1991 Columbus East High School Columbus, Indiana
High School Diploma-June 1991
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES:
Was an active member of the Ashland Pleasant Plains Area Ministerial Association. The group was dissolved due to the unavailability of anyone to step up to be president.
- Teach one to two of the lessons at our Community Vacation Bible School every year.
- Active Wolf Den Leader for Cub Scout Pack 125. 2018-present.
- Board member of the Ashland Youth Association since 2015-2021.
- Assistant Coach for Ashland Youth Association T-Ball Teams 2015 to 2018. Assistant Coach for Baseball 2019 season. Coach for 10U boys’ baseball team for 2020 season. Basketball Coach for 2021 season for 2nd/3rd grade boys’ team.
- Dean of wilderness camps at Hilltop Christian Camp in Columbus, IN (1996-2000), Hanging Rock Christian Assembly (2002) in West Lebanon, IN, and at Lake Springfield Christian Assembly (2004-2006) in Springfield, IL.
- Pulpit Supply in several Central Indiana churches 1995-2007.
- Guest Speaker for Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at First Christian Church, Columbus, IN 1997-2018.
- Guest Speaker for Sunday Worship at First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana June 2023.
- Guest Preacher at the South-Central Indiana Christian Men’s Fellowship 2007.
- Workshop Leader at CIY’s National Youth Leader’s Convention 2005.
- Substitute Teacher at Havana (IL) Community Schools 2005-2008.
- Organized and operated an Open Gym for high school age youth and adults in Hartsville, IN 1997-2001.
REFERENCES:
Rick & Julie Yocum
Former Elder at Havana Church of Christ
309-338-0565 or 309-543-0065
ricknjule@grics.net
Garrett Savage
Elder at Ashland Church of Christ
217-341-1965
savage@casscomm.com
Carol Forestier
Office Administrator, SIU School of Medicine
217-545-7197
cforestier@siumed.edu
More References Available Upon Request