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Jess Owens

@jessowens

Christian ministry content developer at TeenStreet International, creating Bible studies and discipleship curriculum for teenagers across cultures.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm available for contract or project-based work.

At TeenStreet International, I develop training resources and support country teams and volunteers as they put youth programming into practice. I work with international teams to adapt programs for different cultural and ministry contexts.

From 2020 to 2025, I led TeenStreet's global biblical and discipleship content development. I wrote and shaped Bible studies, small-group curriculum, leader guides, devotionals, and event programming for teenagers and the adults serving them.

Earlier, I served teenagers and ministry communities with Operation Mobilization, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Harvest Vineyard Church, and Camp Quaker Heights. Across those roles, I created teaching and small-group experiences, supported youth events, and equipped leaders and volunteers.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director of Training and Event Support

Current

TeenStreet International

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Leads training and practical support for small-group leaders, event directors, and ministry teams preparing for TeenStreet events worldwide. Develops training resources and coaches leaders to implement TeenStreet programming effectively.

Training Coaching Event Planning Cross Cultural Communication Leadership Development

Director of Global Content Development

TeenStreet International

Jan 2020 - Jan 2025 (5 years)

Led the development of TeenStreet's biblical and discipleship content for teenagers and adult leaders internationally. Wrote and shaped Bible studies, small-group curriculum, leader guides, and event programming.

Curriculum Development Bible Study Writing Content Adaptation Cross Cultural Communication Editing

Youth Ministry Field Worker / Short Term Coordinator

Operation Mobilization

Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 (3 years)

Served cross-culturally in Eastern Europe as a youth leader and coordinated short-term teams for a refugee camp in Sid, Serbia. Hosted monthly teen gatherings for local churches in Montenegro.

Youth Ministry Cross Cultural Ministry Team Coordination Event Hosting

FCA Area Representative

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Jan 2012 - Jan 2017 (5 years)

Led ministry with high school students, coaches, and school communities, developing discipleship relationships, Bible studies, and student leadership opportunities. Created and facilitated teaching and small-group experiences.

Youth Ministry Discipleship Bible Study Leadership Development Teaching

Co-Youth Pastor / Kids Worship Director

Harvest Vineyard Church

Jan 2006 - Jan 2012 (6 years)

Led comprehensive youth ministry for middle- and high-school students, including weekly programming, Bible studies, retreats, camps, discipleship, and volunteer leadership. Developed teaching content and equipped adult leaders.

Youth Ministry Curriculum Development Worship Leading Volunteer Training Discipleship