Minister Anika Evans
Antioch,CA
Summary
Passionate Minister of Gospel with experience in delivering inspiring sermons, pastoral care and community outreach. Strengths include spiritual leadership, interpersonal communication and counseling. Previous roles have resulted in strengthened church communities, deepened faith journeys and increased participation in service opportunities. Demonstrated ability to effectively connect with diverse congregations and foster a welcoming environment for all.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Minister of Gospel
Calvary Hill Community Church
San Francisco, California
02.2021 - Current
- Conducted Bible studies with small groups, providing spiritual guidance and comfort.
- Assisted in organizing special events such as baptisms, weddings, funerals, and other religious ceremonies.
- Led weekly worship services featuring prayers, scripture readings, hymns, and sermons.
- Visited homes of parishioners offering support during times of illness or distress.
- Encouraged parishioners to participate in acts of service that benefit their neighbors.
- Participated in interfaith dialogues with clergy from different religious backgrounds.
- Provided leadership training programs designed to equip lay leaders within the church.
- Delivered inspirational messages at conferences promoting Christian values and beliefs.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
- Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
- Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
Director of Music Ministry
Calvary Hill Community Church
San Francisco, California
01.2005 - Current
- Developed and implemented music programming for weekly worship services.
- Conducted rehearsals with choir, instrumentalists, and vocalists to prepare for special services and events.
- Researched new music pieces to add to the repertoire of the music ministry group.
- Planned and executed training sessions for volunteers interested in joining the Music Ministry team.
- Worked closely with church leadership on developing strategies to promote participation in the Music Ministry program.
- Collaborated with pastors on selecting appropriate hymns or spirituals for Sunday morning worship services.
- Assisted in recruiting guest singers and musicians from outside organizations when needed.
Worship Leader
First Missionary Baptist Church - New Bern
Marin City, CA
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Organizing and leading weekly rehearsals for worship team members.
- Developing worship sets that are engaging and relevant to the congregation.
- Leading congregational singing in both traditional and contemporary styles of worship.
- Teaching songs that will help people engage more deeply in worship experiences.
- Providing spiritual leadership by modeling genuine faith through words and actions.
Education
M.E/ Masters of Evangelism - Evangelism
Pneuma Theological Seminary
Oakland, CA05-2016
Diploma in Christian Ministries - Christian Leadership Development Program
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
Marin City, CA05-2009
Doctorate of Theology - Theological Studies
Midwest School of Theology/ More Sure Word Campus
San Jose, CA Skills
- Sermon Preparation
- Small Group Facilitation
- Media Relations
- Crisis Management
- Leadership Development
- Written Communication
- Community Service
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Spiritual Guidance
- Shepherding
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Counseling
- Inspirational leadership
- Crisis Intervention
- Reliability
- Professional Demeanor
- Team building
- Public Speaking
- Effective Communication
- Discipleship
- Preaching
- Relationship Building
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- Gospel Recording Artist receiving multiple awards 2013, 2020, 2022, 2023,2024 for Best Gospel Song, Best Gospel Artist, Best Gospel Band
- Inductee in Indie Music Chanel Awards Hall of Fame
Affiliations
- Gospel Recording Artist
- Indie Music Chanel Inductee Hall of Fame 2023
- SF Young Adult Revival Musical Director 2023
- Participant and Guest Clinician 2023 Oakland City Wide Revival
- Star Spangled Banner Singer for NBA Warriors African American History Night
- Negro National Anthem Singer for SF Giants NBL African American Faith Community Night
Certification
- Licensed to Preach February 28, 2021
- Affirmed as an Evangelist October 2014
- Certified Alter Worker for Full Gospel Fellowship Church 2012
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Minister of Gospel
Calvary Hill Community Church
02.2021 - Current
Worship Leader
First Missionary Baptist Church - New Bern
08.2018 - 05.2021
Director of Music Ministry
Calvary Hill Community Church
01.2005 - Current
- Licensed to Preach February 28, 2021
- Affirmed as an Evangelist October 2014
- Certified Alter Worker for Full Gospel Fellowship Church 2012
M.E/ Masters of Evangelism - Evangelism
Pneuma Theological Seminary
Diploma in Christian Ministries - Christian Leadership Development Program
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
Doctorate of Theology - Theological Studies
Midwest School of Theology/ More Sure Word Campus
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