AJAYI JOSHUA GBENGA
Brockport
Summary
To strive for excellence and give adequate leadership to the flock of God. I want to be present for those needing my services and provide spiritual care. Compassionate spiritual leader, adept at delivering impactful guidance and support with high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in public speaking, counseling, and community outreach, ensuring meaningful connections and positive outcomes. Excel in empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution to foster community growth and individual well-being.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rector
All Saints’ Anglican Church
Rochester
01.2023 - Current
- Administration of Sacraments and other Church Rites, Teaching, Preaching, and Pastoring.
- Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
- Conducted regular visits to sick or homebound parishioners, offering support and comfort.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents, or inactive church members.
- Led weekly worship services, including delivering sermons and providing pastoral counseling.
- Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services, or events.
- Administered communion, baptisms, and other religious rites.
- Developed and implemented a parish-wide strategy to promote spiritual growth.
- Managed budgeting and fundraising initiatives to ensure the financial stability of the church.
Assistant Rector
Lakewood Anglican Church
Lakewood
09.2018 - 12.2022
- Administration of Sacraments and other Church Rites, Teaching, Preaching, and Pastoring.
- Conducted regular visits to sick or homebound parishioners, offering support and comfort.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents, or inactive church members.
- Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services, or events.
- Administered communion, baptisms, and other religious rites.
- Assisted with sacramental preparation for weddings, baptisms, and funerals.
Student Hospital Chaplain
Cleveland Clinic, Main Campus
Cleveland
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Provided spiritual support to patients, families and staff.
- Facilitated prayer, rituals, worship services and spirituality workshops.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams to conduct patient rounds and care conferences.
- Related effectively with clergy and individuals from variety of faith and non-faith traditions.
- Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
- Responded quickly when paged for disasters or drills.
- Maintained accurate records of patient encounters and referrals for follow-up care.
- Conducted weekly worship services in the hospital chapel.
- Counseled patients dealing with chronic illness or disability.
- Documented visits with patients and families in confidential medical records.
- Maintained availability to answer pages for emergency pastoral care during assigned shifts.
- Assisted patients and families with advanced directives and end-of-life planning.
- Handled emotionally disturbing situations.
- Offered comfort to grieving family members during times of crisis.
- Responded to crisis situations to offer support and assist with end-of-life issues.
- Conducted pastoral visits to hospitalized patients.
Parish Priest
St. Jude’s Anglican Church
Ojota
08.2014 - 12.2018
- Administration of Sacraments and other Church Rites, Teaching, Preaching, and Pastoring.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Served as a mentor for new ministers entering the field of preaching ministry.
- Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church community.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Led community outreach by supporting and expanding mission initiatives.
- Gathered church members to aid in community emergency or crisis response.
- Administered communion, baptisms, and other religious rites.
- Encouraged volunteer participation in church ministries and outreach efforts.
- Attended conferences, seminars, workshops, and lectures related to the preaching ministry.
- Participated in fundraising to support congregational activities.
- Met regularly with staff members to discuss strategies for growing the congregation.
- Counseled individuals seeking spiritual advice or direction.
- Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
Parish Priest
All Saints Anglican Church
Festac
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Administration of Sacraments and other Church Rites, Teaching, Preaching and Pastoring
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church community.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
- Led community outreach by supporting and expanding mission initiatives.
- Gathered church members to aid community emergency or crisis response.
- Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
- Encouraged volunteer participation in church ministries and outreach efforts.
- Attended conferences, seminars, workshops and lectures related to preaching ministry.
- Participated in fundraising to support congregational activities.
- Met regularly with staff members to discuss strategies for growing the congregation.
- Counseled individuals seeking spiritual advice or direction.
- Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
- Developed programs to help members of the congregation grow spiritually.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Provided spiritual guidance to members of the congregation in times of need.
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
Assistant Priest
Anglican Church of the Ascension
Opebi
01.2009 - 08.2012
- Administration of Sacraments and other Church Rites, Teaching, Preaching, and Pastoring.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Led community outreach by supporting and expanding mission initiatives.
- Encouraged volunteer participation in church ministries and outreach efforts.
- Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
- Counseled individuals seeking spiritual advice or direction.
- Developed programs to help members of the congregation grow spiritually.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
Assistant Priest
Anglican Church of the Pentecost
Festac
09.2007 - 01.2009
- Administration of Sacraments and other Church Rites, Teaching, Preaching, and Pastoring.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Led community outreach by supporting and expanding mission initiatives.
- Administered communion, baptisms, and other religious rites.
- Attended conferences, seminars, workshops, and lectures related to the preaching ministry.
- Encouraged volunteer participation in church ministries and outreach efforts.
- Assisted in coordinating youth ministry activities for children and young adults.
- Counseled individuals seeking spiritual advice or direction.
- Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
Parish Priest
St. Mary’s Anglican Church
Ajasa
08.2006 - 09.2007
- Administration of Sacraments and other Church Rites, Teaching, Preaching, and Pastoring.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to the church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering the annual budget, and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and the public.
- Administered communion, baptisms, and other religious rites.
- Engaged in interfaith, community, and recreational activities for religious programs.
- Encouraged volunteer participation in church ministries and outreach efforts.
- Attended conferences, seminars, workshops, and lectures related to the preaching ministry.
- Participated in fundraising to support congregational activities.
- Assisted in coordinating youth ministry activities for children and young adults.
- Met regularly with staff members to discuss strategies for growing the congregation.
- Counseled individuals seeking spiritual advice or direction.
- Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
Assistant Priest
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
Isolo
08.2003 - 08.2006
- Administration of Sacraments and other Church Rites, Teaching, Preaching, and Pastoring.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship, and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church community.
- Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
- Administered communion, baptisms, and other religious rites.
- Attended conferences, seminars, workshops, and lectures related to the preaching ministry.
- Encouraged volunteer participation in church ministries and outreach efforts.
- Counseled individuals seeking spiritual advice or direction.
- Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
Education
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Innovative Urban Leadership in View
BAKKE GRADUATE UNIVERSITY
02.2025
Clinical Pastoral Education Level 1 - Units 1- 3 & Level 2, Unit 4
CLEVELAND CLINIC
Cleveland, Ohio05.2020
M. A - Religious Studies
OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY
Ago Iwoye, Nigeria01.2012
B. A - Religion
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
Nsukka, Nigeria01.2009
B. A - Theology
WEST AFRICA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Lagos, Nigeria01.2008
Diploma - Religious Studies
EZEKIEL COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY
Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria01.2003
Diploma - Religious Studies
AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY
Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria01.2002
Diploma - Business Administration and Management
ONDO STATE POLYTECHNIC
Nigeria01.1999
West Africa Examination Council Certificate -
ADO UGBO GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Afin Akoko, Nigeria01.1994
Skills
- Religious education
- Counseling
- Religious programming
- Spiritual guidance
- Grief counseling
- Inspirational leadership
- Sermon preparation
- Community building
- Mission planning
- Visionary thinking
- Oversee services
- Crisis intervention
- Sacrament Administration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Religious counseling
- Effective communication
- Encourage spirituality
- Problem-solving abilities
- Interpersonal communication
- Team building
- Adaptability
- Discipleship
- Congregational care
- Analytical thinking
- Shepherding
- Spiritual Assessment
- Team collaboration
- Public speaking
Certification
- Clinical Pastoral Education, 2020
- Prison Chaplaincy Certificate, 2003
- Hospital Chaplaincy Certificate, 2003
- Brigade Chaplaincy Certificate, 2003
Roles And Responsibilities
- Administration of Sacraments and other Church Rites
- Teaching
- Preaching
- Pastoring
Locations
- 14560 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio, 44107
- 41 Road, Festac, Lagos, Nigeria
- 1230 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY, 14626
Ministerial Objectives
- To strive for excellence and giving adequate leadership to the flock of God.
- To be present for those in need of my services and provide spiritual nourishment.
- To improve organizational objectives and achieve managerial goals and targets.
Ordination
06/20/03, 07/06/04
Parishes Served
- St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Ishagatedo, Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria, 08/2003-08/2006
- St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Ajasa, Lagos, Nigeria, 08/2006-09/2007
- Anglican Church of the Pentecost, Festac, Lagos, Nigeria, 09/2007-01/2009
- Anglican Church of the Ascension, Opebi, Lagos, Nigeria, 01/2009-08/2012
- All Saints Anglican Church, 41 Road, Festac, Lagos, Nigeria, 08/2012-08/2014
- St. Jude’s Anglican Church, Ojota, Lagos, Nigeria, 08/2014-12/2018
- Lakewood Anglican Church, 14560 Madison Avenue, Ohio 44107, 09/2018-12/2022
- All Saints’ Anglican Church, 1230 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626, 01/2023-Date
State Of Origin
Ekiti, Ido-Osi
References
- The Rt Rev. Mark Engle, Bishop, Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes
- The Rev. Sean Templeton, Rector, St. Anselm Anglican Church, Lakewood, Ohio
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Praying
- Teaching
- Travelling
Position Held
- Isolo Archdeaconry Youth Chaplain, 2003-2006
- Ipaja Archdeaconry Evangelist, 2006-2007
- Festac Archdeaconry Evangelist, 2013-2014
- Synod Representative to the Diocesan Board (2 Terms), 2010-12/2018
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Ekiti
- Date of Birth: 09/24/77
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Rector
All Saints’ Anglican Church
01.2023 - Current
Student Hospital Chaplain
Cleveland Clinic, Main Campus
09.2018 - 05.2020
Assistant Rector
Lakewood Anglican Church
09.2018 - 12.2022
Parish Priest
St. Jude’s Anglican Church
08.2014 - 12.2018
Parish Priest
All Saints Anglican Church
08.2012 - 08.2014
Assistant Priest
Anglican Church of the Ascension
01.2009 - 08.2012
Assistant Priest
Anglican Church of the Pentecost
09.2007 - 01.2009
Parish Priest
St. Mary’s Anglican Church
08.2006 - 09.2007
Assistant Priest
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
08.2003 - 08.2006
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Innovative Urban Leadership in View
BAKKE GRADUATE UNIVERSITY
Clinical Pastoral Education Level 1 - Units 1- 3 & Level 2, Unit 4
CLEVELAND CLINIC
M. A - Religious Studies
OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY
B. A - Religion
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
B. A - Theology
WEST AFRICA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Diploma - Religious Studies
EZEKIEL COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY
Diploma - Religious Studies
AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY
Diploma - Business Administration and Management
ONDO STATE POLYTECHNIC
West Africa Examination Council Certificate -
ADO UGBO GRAMMAR SCHOOL
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