Terrell Antwan Ford
Okinawa
Summary
Passionate Bible teacher and experienced leader seeking to serve at Academia Los Pinares as a Secondary Bible Teacher (Grades 7–9). Committed to guiding students in academic growth, spiritual formation, and personal discipleship through Christ-centered instruction, leadership development, and mentoring.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biblical Counselor
Koza Baptist Church
01.2025 - Current
- Provide Scripture-centered counseling and discipleship to individuals and couples, addressing conflict, pride, anxiety, and spiritual growth.
- Facilitate biblical life application studies for youth and adults, guiding counselees toward repentance, restoration, and maturity.
- Collaborate with church leadership to support pastoral care ministry and integrate biblical counseling into discipleship.
- Volunteer Ministry
Youth Leadership Program Facilitator
Various Community Programs
01.2020 - Current
- Host classes for teens on public speaking, communication, and Christ-centered leadership.
- Guide students in applying biblical values to personal growth and service.
- Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions in program sessions.
- Delivered clear and concise program modules, ensuring participants grasped key concepts effectively.
- Led stimulating group discussions to encourage deeper understanding of program topics and foster critical thinking skills.
Adjunct Faculty
Davis Defense Group
01.2020 - Current
- Taught leadership, ethics, and communication courses for adult learners in virtual, hybrid, and classroom environments.
- Used Socratic dialogue and Christ-centered principles to develop critical thinking and ethical decision-making.
- Planned lessons, graded coursework, and facilitated 15-week sessions.
- CDET Programs
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Director
Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy
2024 - Current
- Oversaw curriculum development, instructor training, and educational programming for enlisted and joint service members across the Pacific.
- Integrated leadership development, ethics, and mentoring practices for diverse students.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Marine Security Guard
U.S. Embassies
2003 - 2007
- Provide protection to mission personnel and prevent the compromise of national security information and equipment at designated diplomatic and consular facilities. Marine Security Guards will be prepared to execute plans for the protection of the mission and its personnel as directed by the chief of mission or principal officer through the regional security officer.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Colorado Christian University
05-2020
Skills
- Bible Teaching & Youth Discipleship (Grades 3–6)
- Biblical Counseling & Pastoral Care
- Socratic and Lecture-Based Instruction
- Lesson Planning & Classroom Management
- Youth Leadership & Public Speaking Development
- Counseling
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Building rapport
- Peer counseling
- Strong public speaker
- Personal development sessions
Certification
- Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship – U.S. Department of Labor, Counselor (Professional & Kindred)
- Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member (Facilitator & Coach)
- Behavioral Analysis Trainer (DISC)
- Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Trainer
- Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)
- Top Secret-SCI Security Clearance (Active – April 2022)
Summary of Qualifications
- B.A. in Biblical Studies (Colorado Christian University) with over 18 CEUs in theology and biblical studies.
- Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship with the U.S. Department of Labor for Counselor (Professional & Kindred).
- Director of the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy in Okinawa, Japan, overseeing educational development for all enlisted and joint service members in the Pacific region.
- 3+ years teaching and mentoring experience as Adjunct Faculty and Leadership Facilitator (youth and adults).
- Biblical Counselor at Koza Baptist Church, counseling individuals and couples through Scripture-based care, discipleship, and spiritual restoration.
- Experience leading youth programs and hosting public speaking and leadership development classes for teens.
- Cross-cultural ministry experience, serving at U.S. Embassies in Honduras, China, and Kuwait.
- Born-again Christian, active in church ministry, modeling Christlike leadership and integrity.
Timeline
Biblical Counselor
Koza Baptist Church
01.2025 - Current
Youth Leadership Program Facilitator
Various Community Programs
01.2020 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Davis Defense Group
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Colorado Christian University
Director
Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy
2024 - Current
Marine Security Guard
U.S. Embassies
2003 - 2007
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