Cover Letter & Resume for:
Michael J. Young, Pastor
10608 Jackson Square Drive, Estero, Florida 33928
804-436-3689
Michael J. Young, Pastor
10608 Jackson Square Drive, Estero, Florida 33928
804-436-3689
TO: Pastor Search committee,
Dear Friends,
I am including my Resume and Cover letter. (please click the foregoing green linked text. I am also providing other pertinent internet links, and a brief summary of my life’s work history. This email letter is to give some brief details, but please see the attached cover letter and resume for greater detailed information.
I also maintain the ONLINE White Stone Fellowship. (https://whitestone2020.com/ ).
This is an internet link to a comprehensive outline of my Background & Personal Qualifications. It will give you a detailed profile about (1) me and my family, (1) my theological positions, (3) beliefs, (4) doctrinal positions, (5), my salvation testimony and much more. (If technologies limit your ability to read and print these documents, please let me know if you need this or any of these pages to be broken down into individual printable .pdf formatted pages).
Online Ministry Website: https://www.whitestone2020.com (I ask and encourage you to review this website from the menu line and to review the posted articles, bible studies and books I have written. For a few examples:
- The Book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ.
- You Shall Be My Disciples (a discipleship bible study and devotional).
- A Guide for Spiritual Gifts (with a Spiritual Gifts Test).
- Christian ETHOS (a topical discipleship study).
- The Words of Jesus – What are we to do with Them? (a topical study for disciples).
Additionally, please review
6. A Video Teaching on Eschatology: https://youtu.be/rMt_lFx5B3Q
7. I have just updated and published a study and commentary on the
book of The Revelation. This will give good insight into the type,
style and quality of teaching I offer. (Please note, the words are
mine, (except where noted by footnotes or links), but the voice is a
“text to voice” program I use for audio enhancement. Please consider
listening to at least the first 3
episodes. https://whitestone2020.com/2025/10/15/the-book-of-the-
revelation-of-jesus-christ-2025-edition/
8. Second is a digital and .pdf formatted book titled, “A Disciple’s Guide
– A Daily Guide to Discipleship”, which I have
written. https://whitestone2020.com/2025/10/14/a-disciples-guide-
a-daily-guide-for-discipleship/. I believe this will give some insights
to ministry teaching and style, also.
Additionally, among the other articles you will find on the main page of
my ministry website, here is a sampling of books and pamphlets I have
written.
1. The Book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ.
2. You Shall Be My Disciples (a discipleship bible study and
devotional).
3. A Guide for Spiritual Gifts (with a Spiritual Gifts Test).
4. Christian ETHOS (a topical discipleship study).
5. The Words of Jesus – What are we to do with Them? (a topical study for disciples).
Recent Sermon video: https://youtu.be/681wVdRfGss
Recent Sermon video 2: https://vimeo.com/1110439999?fl=pl&fe=sh
Teaching Example – A study on Eschatology – Part 1
Thank you for considering my application. I am available to answer any questions you might have for me.
Blessing and Best Regards,
Michael (Mike) and Elizabeth (Betty) Young
(References are available upon request).
PS: I believe that I have seen what appears to be a reluctance, by a few ‘pastor search committees’, to view my resume and experience favorably, because of my age. So, I would like to add, (#1), thanks to God, I have the attitude and energy of a much younger man, and,
#2), my religious academic studies and experience have enabled me to preach and teach the Gospel and the Bible with ability using good hermeneutics and proper exegetical skills, and I am able to skillfully use both the Greek and Hebrew languages in teaching and sermon preparations at a Master’s degree level.
(#3), I want to appeal to you, the search committee members, to consider this: “It is not what you know that makes a difference in people’s lives, it is knowing what to do with what you know that makes a difference.” If there was ever a strong point or gift that the Lord has granted me, this is the one.
Additionally, I have had extensive ministerial training and secular training in these matters, years (decades) of practical, effective and successful experience in coming alongside of, ministering to, counseling with and aiding people in making right and Biblical decisions, and how to effectively and successfully apply God’s Word and His Principles to their lives. And, it has made a difference. It makes a difference!
I know how to guide an organization of people, and more specifically, I know God’s plan for His Church, (the children and saints of God), and how to lead and guide.
For the Church, my calling and passion is to Inform the Church (which IS God’s people), to Inspire God’s people, (The Church) and to Ignite God’s people (The Church).
Inform through Bible-based teaching and preaching, using good hermeneutics and proper exegesis and in a way it is understandable, usable and applicable.
Inspire God’s people by allow the Holy Spirit to speak to us through God’s Word with compromise or apology, and to regularly point out that “nothing is impossible with God”.
Ignite God’s people by helping them see the Gifts He has placed within each of us so we can do the Work of God (and as Jesus said), even greater works, which He has prepared ahead of time for us to “walk in”!
We are most likely at a critical time in eschatological history. There are matters which must be carefully, lovingly yet thoroughly addressed. There are Biblical practices and actions that are being neglected and must be implemented, now. Actions that conform and comply with the direct and specific instructions of Jesus. For Example:
We must “love one another. For by this they will know you are my disciples, by your love for one another”.
“Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. “
“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”
“All of you be harmonious, sympathetic, loving, compassionate, and humble.”
“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves.”
“Go. (all of you). Make disciples, baptizing (new believers) in the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teaching them to follow all I have taught you, (both by my Words and your behaviors).”
I could go on, but it would take reams of paper. Please believe me when I tell you that I have stored these things in my heart and in my mind. I am ready for action for the kingdom and for your Body of Believers!
(#4), Also, whether as a staff member, interim pastor or in parachurch ministries, there has been always numerical growth in attendance and participation – which, I am certain, comes by lifting the Name and Person of Jesus in conduct, attitude, preaching and teaching of His Word.
Finally, (#5), I want to clearly state that there is no greater joy or satisfaction in my life than to live among Christians, spending time together in fun, fellowship, serving and supporting one another – good times and bad. I love praising God together, and giving myself to equipping, preparing and sending God’s people on the greatest adventure of our lives.
I want our Church to be, in fact, that Light on a Hill in our community, penetrating as far as our city, county, state and nation.
So, I am asking you (search committees, etc.) to consider these things as you review my qualifications. I am here to present Him and to serve Him and His Church. Thank you.
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