Angela Bamford
Chicago,IL
Summary
Mission-driven Pastor with more than 27 years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Pastor
Church Of United Nations
10.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
Consultant
GreaterLife Enrichment Center
06.2010 - Current
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend their spiritual relationship.
- Supported clients with documentation and insight toward spiritual growth and development.
- Liaised with family members, to help interpret the family needs to better understand individual needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Authored detailed work plans to meet clients priorities and deadlines.
- Created detailed roadmaps of action items and project goals.
- Developed spiritual growth plans in consultation with clients, and performed follow-ups assessing quantity and quality of services.
Education
Master of Arts - Divinity
Interdenominational Theological Center
Atlanta, GA 08.2005 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Christian Education
Interdenominational Theological Center
Atlanta, GA 08.2005 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS 01.2000 - 12.2004
No Degree - Nonprofit Management
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS 01.2000 - 12.2004
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KSSkills
- Leadership Development
- Committee Leadership
- Biblical Stewardship
- Community Outreach Programs
- Worship Service Planning
- Child Programs
- Spiritual Leadership
- Pastoral Counseling
- Christian Education
- Sermon Writing
- Outreach Initiatives
- Needs Awareness
- Church Planting
- Ministry Design
- Interdenominational Networking
Accomplishments
- Designed and implemented 10-year vision plan to drive growth of community services.
- Developed and introduced an Outreach programe and a program to teach leaders/members how to work with members/families who are differently abled to increase engagement and service within community.
- Collaborated with team of Pastors and Civic Leader in the development of Light of Hope Church of Inclusion.
- Authored two books that helps initiate dialog for discussions on difficult issues of abuse, society ills and more.
Affiliations
- Member of Storytelling Society of England
- Member of National Black Storytelling Society USA
- Member Black Storytelling League of Rochester, NY
- Member National Poetry Society
Additional Information
- I have a ministry of providing care for those who are unable to do their hair due to disability and have held Cosmetology license since 1983.
- I hold an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the Universal Life Church Ministries
- I am passionate about helping the least, the lost, the last, the left-out and the left-behind, and I serve in Prisons wherever I am called and to the Homeless.
Timeline
Assistant Pastor
Church Of United Nations
10.2018 - Current
Consultant
GreaterLife Enrichment Center
06.2010 - Current
Master of Arts - Divinity
Interdenominational Theological Center
08.2005 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Christian Education
Interdenominational Theological Center
08.2005 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Washburn University of Topeka
01.2000 - 12.2004
No Degree - Nonprofit Management
Washburn University of Topeka
01.2000 - 12.2004
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Kansas City Kansas Community College
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