Matt Borst

Experience

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  Ankeny Evangelical Free Church

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

  Student Ministries Pastor

  I casted vision for the programing of Kindergarten through Young Adults. I lead and managed a team of staff and volunteers to make sure that these responsibilities were covered. My responsibilities included discipling, teaching, preaching, organizing, counseling, and contributing on the Elder board.

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  The Navigators

  Sept 2009 - Sept 2013

  Nav Representative

  I worked in the third most diverse zip code in the nation bridging gaps between followers of Jesus and Muslims. I was able to coach, help, teach, mentor, and befriend people from all over the world by helping them take their next steps in their personal lives as well as their spiritual lives.

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  Village to Village Intl.

  Jan 2011 - now

  Executive Director

  As the Executive Director and founder of Village to Village Intl. my responsibilities include: casting vision, brand development, website maintenance, social media, writing, fundraising, public speaking, board development, networking, recruiting, teaching/training, and developing local and international partnerships.

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  CAPS - Child And Parent Services

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2021

  CASA Staff Advocate

  I served as the Court Appointed Special Advocate on about 35 different cases for young people in foster care. My responsibilities included writing and reviewing reports, visiting the children every month, making recommendations to the Magistrate, and advocating for what the children needed.

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  National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)

  Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

  TBRI Trainer