Angélica Méndez
Forest Park,GA
Summary
A Pastoral Care team member who provides compassionate and memorable care for members and their families trained to listen, build trust, and counsel those who need spiritual support in times of physical and emotional pain. Hardworking and focused Administrative professional offering excellent communication, planning and prioritization skills demonstrated through nearly 4 years of performance at current home church. Skilled at drafting reports and business correspondence, managing mail and updating tracking spreadsheets. Exceptional leadership skills with expertise in streamlining workflow to optimize personnel strengths.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastoral Assistant
Senda De Salvación
02.2020 - Current
- Creates reflective environment so others can take steps of faith, develop awareness of spiritual growth, and clarify choices toward spiritual well being
- Provides direction with student, staff and faculty in individual, small group and spiritual retreat settings
- Write and deliver sermons
- Write and deliver Bible studies
- Provide pastoral counseling to members of congregation
- Provide guidance to members of congregation
- Support religious leaders in performing various duties
- Participate in various outreach programs
- Facilitate worship services, encouraging participation from congregation
- Attend meetings with religious leaders
- Educate members of congregation on religious beliefs and practices
- Facilitate religious classes
- Organize religious activities and services
Treasurer
Senda De Salvación
06.2020 - Current
- Reconcile monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current
- Advise management regarding significant expenditures to keep operations in line with budget limitations
- Execute financial due diligence tasks on daily basis to maintain optimal company finances
- Prepare and present financial reports to inform senior management and board of directors
- Established policies and procedures to support compliance with laws and regulations
Bible Study Leader
Senda De Salvación
02.2020 - Current
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping members grow spiritually including PowerPoint presentations
- Educated members of congregation on religious beliefs and practices
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties
- Wrote and delivered sermons
- Assisted with fundraising activities
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation
- Demonstrated biblical integration, Christian worldview and practical awareness of current events
- Implemented diverse strategies to introduce, explain and restate biblical subject matter concepts
- Encouraged students to accept God and gift of salvation and grow in Christian faith
Doctrine Teacher
Senda De Salvación
02.2020 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other administrators to help students reach learning objectives
- Kept students on-task
- Led education for doctrine classes, preparing congregants for water baptism
Bible Study Leader
Camino Al Cielo
08.2010 - 02.2020
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping members grow spiritually including PowerPoint presentations
- Educated members of congregation on religious beliefs and practices
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties
- Wrote and delivered sermons
- Assisted with fundraising activities
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation
- Demonstrated biblical integration, Christian worldview and practical awareness of current events
- Implemented diverse strategies to introduce, explain and restate biblical subject matter concepts
- Encouraged students to accept God and gift of salvation and grow in Christian faith
Youth Group Leader
Camino Al Cielo
08.2010 - 08.2015
- Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help youth group comprehend scriptures
- Led faith-based life to provide example for students between ages 13 and 18
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping youth group grow spiritually
- Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with church teachings
- Tested youth group's bible knowledge by asking bible trivia questions and hosting bible quizzing competitions
- Encouraged class participation to build student confidence and interest in church teachings
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties
- Wrote and delivered sermons
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation
- Facilitated religious classes and forums
Children's Church Teacher
Camino Al Cielo
08.2010 - 08.2015
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities
- Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures
- Led faith-based life to provide example for students between ages 5 and 12
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually
- Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with church teachings
- Tested children's bible knowledge by asking bible trivia questions and hosting bible quizzing competitions
- Encouraged class participation to build student confidence and interest in church teachings
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties
- Wrote and delivered sermons
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation
- Facilitated religious classes and forums
- Assisted with fundraising activities.
Women's Ministry Leader
Camino Al Cielo
08.2010 - 08.2015
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in women's ministry environment
- Worked well in women's ministry setting, providing support and guidance
Deaconess
Monte Sion
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Led programs such as worship and study opportunities
- Wrote and delivered sermons
- Attended meetings with religious leaders
- Provided guidance to members of congregation
- Assisted with fundraising activities
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties
Doctrine Teacher
Monte Sion
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Worked cooperatively with other administrators to help students reach learning objectives
- Kept students on-task
- Led education for doctrine classes, preparing congregants for water baptism
Women's Ministry Leader
Monte Sion
10.2004 - 10.2005
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked well in women's ministry setting, providing support and guidance
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Fluent in Spanish
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Motivating Students
- Lesson Planning
- Administrative Support
- Word Proficiency
- Excel Proficiency
- Powerpoint Proficiency
- Bookkeeping
Timeline
Treasurer
Senda De Salvación
06.2020 - Current
Pastoral Assistant
Senda De Salvación
02.2020 - Current
Bible Study Leader
Senda De Salvación
02.2020 - Current
Doctrine Teacher
Senda De Salvación
02.2020 - Current
Bible Study Leader
Camino Al Cielo
08.2010 - 02.2020
Youth Group Leader
Camino Al Cielo
08.2010 - 08.2015
Children's Church Teacher
Camino Al Cielo
08.2010 - 08.2015
Women's Ministry Leader
Camino Al Cielo
08.2010 - 08.2015
Deaconess
Monte Sion
08.2008 - 08.2010
Doctrine Teacher
Monte Sion
08.2008 - 08.2010
Women's Ministry Leader
Monte Sion
10.2004 - 10.2005