Hi, I’m
Chris Edmond Akotey
Pastoria
Takoradi ,Wasting Region
Summary
Dynamic Senior Pastor with a proven track record at Assemblies of God, Ghana, enhancing community engagement and spiritual growth. Expert in sermon preparation and crisis management, I successfully increased church membership by 30% while fostering inclusivity and volunteerism. Passionate about empowering others and implementing strategic outreach initiatives to strengthen local impact.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
4
Certification
Work History
Assemblies of God, Ghana
Senior Pastor
04.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Led weekly worship services, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance church outreach programs.
- Mentored junior pastors, providing guidance on sermon preparation and pastoral care.
- Coordinated community service projects, strengthening church presence within local neighborhoods.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
- Led dynamic worship services on a weekly basis, fostering an atmosphere of spiritual reflection and connection for congregants.
- Facilitated spiritual growth opportunities through small group leadership development, empowering lay leaders to take on increased responsibilities within the congregation.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Managed budgets responsibly, allocating funds appropriately to support ongoing ministry initiatives and maintaining the long-term financial health of the church.
- Fostered an environment of inclusivity and acceptance within the church, welcoming diverse perspectives and backgrounds while cultivating unity around shared faith values.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to expand ministry offerings, ensuring alignment with the church''s mission and vision.
- Directed special events such as weddings or funerals with sensitivity to individual needs while upholding religious traditions unique to each situation.
- Managed church staff effectively, providing clear direction and support while maintaining accountability for performance outcomes.
- Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Elevated congregation engagement by developing thought-provoking sermons and promoting open discussions.
- Strengthened community outreach efforts by implementing targeted programs, resulting in increased local impact and visibility.
- Ensured effective communication across all levels of church operations by implementing streamlined systems for information dissemination among staff and volunteers.
- Nurtured a culture of volunteerism within the church community by developing opportunities for individuals to contribute their unique skills and talents in service to others.
- Increased annual giving by establishing robust stewardship campaigns, emphasizing the importance of financial commitment to ministry initiatives.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Mentored associate pastors in their professional development journey, sharing expertise in sermon preparation, counseling techniques, and administrative tasks.
- Increased church membership by Number%.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Revitalized youth ministry programming by creating engaging events tailored to the interests of younger congregation members while still maintaining a focus on faith formation.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
Education
Alison And AlUHolualoa, HI
Advance Diploma And Degree from Clinica Psychology And Mental Disorder Behavior
Skills
- Teaching
- Organizational leadership
- Congregational care
- Pastoral care
- Officiating
- Public speaking
- Preaching
- Marriage counseling
- Crisis management
- Organizational management
- Sermon preparation
- Sermon writing
- Preaching excellence
- Biblically based
- Shepherding
- Spiritual cultivation
- Financial stewardship
- Grief support
- Grief counseling
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Community service
- Operations management
- Spiritual leadership
- Small group facilitation
- Pastoral counseling
- Spiritual guidance
- Volunteer management
- Church growth strategies
- Mission-oriented
- Sick visitation familiarity
- Prayer leadership
- Crisis intervention
- Fundraising expertise
- Church planting background
- Spiritual instruction
- Visionary leadership
- Disciple-making
- Counseling
- Youth ministry
- Biblical studies
- Grief support background
- Sermon development
- Church calendar management
- Discipleship
- Church planting experience
- Sick visitation experience
- Christian education
- Biblical stewardship
- Inspirational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Workflow coordination
- Spiritual teaching
- Social and religious assistance
- Church administration
- Congregation services
- Biblical Knowledge
- Individual counseling
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal communication
- Time management abilities
Accomplishments
I complete everything well I'm really happy thank you so much God
Certification
Pastoria diploma certificate advanced diploma certificate mental disorder and behavior
Additional Information
I've been an associate pastor for 10 years experience.
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Assemblies of God, Ghana
04.2021 - Current
Alison And AlU
Advance Diploma And Degree from Clinica Psychology And Mental Disorder Behavior