JAMES ADEBIYI
LAGOS
Summary
An ordained Pastor with 10+ years of professional experience, specializing in theology, pastoral care, public ministry, and spiritual guidance. A strong history in providing spiritual support and leadership to diverse communities. Adept at teaching Biblical truth by Preaching gospel and scripture during weekly worship, taught courses in Biblical studies and provided pastoral care to a congregation of 200
Led a variety of outreach initiatives to build positive relationships and preach the word of God, including charity drives and global missionary efforts
Delivered pastoral counseling and support to individuals and families.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Christ Gospel Birth Ministry
LAGOS
2016.02 - 2022.09
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
Assistant Pastor
Word of Truth Bible Church
Ibandan
2012.01 - 2016.01
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Youth Pastor
Living Faith Church
Lagos
2007.03 - 2012.01
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 16 to 22 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
- Taught and counseled youth ages 16 to 22.
- Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 20 to 25 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
Education
Certificate in Pastoral Ministry - Pastoral Ministry
Christian Hope Theological College
Ibadan08.2012
BCC - Basic Christian Certificate
WORD OF FAITH BIBLE INSTITUTE
1, Winners Way, Agodi, Ibadan, Oyo State.03.2010
Skills
- Spiritual Leadership
- Church Planting
- Professional Relationships
- Capital Building Projects
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Vocational Education
- Community Outreach Programs
- Ministry Development
- Instructor Mentoring
- Compassionate Care
- Pastoral Counseling
- Administrative Leadership
- Interdenominational Networking
- Committee Leadership
- Mission Coordination
- Children's Ministry
- Congregational Care
- Youth Advocacy
- Child Programs
- Overnight Retreats
- Biblical Stewardship
- Outreach Initiatives
- Sermons Preparation
- Bible Studies
- Home Visits
- Conflict Management
- New Member Assimilation
- Building Renovation
- Communication Center Operations
Accomplishments
- Designed and implemented 2-year vision plan to drive growth of community services.
- Established solid presence in community, successfully growing church membership 30% year over year.
- Developed and introduced revival program to increase engagement and service within community.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Languages
English
Native language
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Senior Pastor
Christ Gospel Birth Ministry
2016.02 - 2022.09
Assistant Pastor
Word of Truth Bible Church
2012.01 - 2016.01
Youth Pastor
Living Faith Church
2007.03 - 2012.01
Certificate in Pastoral Ministry - Pastoral Ministry
Christian Hope Theological College
BCC - Basic Christian Certificate
WORD OF FAITH BIBLE INSTITUTE
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