Apostle Richard Peters
Pastor
Olean,NY
Summary
I have Been in Ministry for approximately 35 years in Traveling Apostolic /Evangelism around USA and Nigeria. I have been pastoring a Church for the last 10 years in Olean in which I started and gave birth with the help of my wife, Ima . I have was a volunteer at Mckean County Federal Prison ministering the gospel since 1991 to 2020 and stopped because of the Covid pandemic. also have work a full Time job for the same company for 35 years . I am happily married with my wife and one child Israel. Accomplished Pastor bringing more than 35 years of expertise in cultivating and shepherding community. Successful providing discipleship, welcoming new members, facilitating pastoral care and preaching to community. Accomplished in contributing to spiritual formation and disciple-making efforts. Excited to bring talent and spiritual leadership to growing church. Seasoned Pastor offering 35 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to growing church. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastor
Gods House Of Refuge
03.2014 - Current
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs focused on helping middle school students plan for college or vocational education opportunities and participate in local civic processes.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Apostleship/Evangelistic Ministry Overseer
Richard Peters Revivals
01.1991 - Current
- Created inspiring worship to encourage people to serve in church and community.
- Revised and implemented new church activities to explore, rehab and reignite evangelistic emphasis.
- Coordinated and optimized technical activities by collaborating with cross-functional teams as ambassador.
- Revitalized congregation through outreach and ministry engagement.
- Garnered admiration from extensive contacts in [Industry] field through content creation and public speaking.
- Wrote, published and spoke about salvation to spread message of Christ to wider church.
- Provided spiritual refugees safety and friendship within church infrastructure.
- Encouraged and facilitated spiritual growth of parishioners and discipled new Christians.
- Collaborated with oversier to develop strategy, plan and performance measures for globalization.
- Monitored and participated in social media community user groups conversations to engage technical audience.
- Delivered engaging content, workshops and technical webinars to drive awareness and adoption for potential partnerships and customer opportunities.
- Raised money for ministry through fundraising and sharing church vision with worshippers.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
- Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology/Pastoral
Faith Bible College International
29 Main Street. Charleston, Maine 0442204.1990
Associate of Arts - Standard Teaching Diploma
Faith Bible College International
Charleston, ME04.1990
High School Diploma -
Olean High School
Olean ,NY06.1981
Skills
- Professional Relationships
- Youth Advocacy
- New Member Assimilation
- Church Planting
- Spiritual Leadership
- Pastoral Counseling
- Community Outreach Programs
- Outreach Initiatives
- Interdenominational Networking
- Biblical Stewardship
- Sermon Writing
- Congregational Care
- Compassionate Care
- Active Listening
- Vocational Education
- Preparing Weekly Sermons
- Administrative Leadership
- Ministry Development
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Office Cleaning
- Special Requirements
- Overnight Retreats
- Church Calendar Coordination
- Lecture Development
- Bible Studies
- Religious Education
- Emotional Support
- Preaching
- Officiating
- Discipleship
Certification
- Licensed Ordained Minister with Destiny Churches & Ministries International. Fort Worth, Texas - 2013
- Licensed Minister with Calvary Ministries Inc. Angola Indiana 1991
Timeline
Pastor
Gods House Of Refuge
03.2014 - Current
Apostleship/Evangelistic Ministry Overseer
Richard Peters Revivals
01.1991 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Theology/Pastoral
Faith Bible College International
Associate of Arts - Standard Teaching Diploma
Faith Bible College International
High School Diploma -
Olean High School
- Licensed Ordained Minister with Destiny Churches & Ministries International. Fort Worth, Texas - 2013
- Licensed Minister with Calvary Ministries Inc. Angola Indiana 1991
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