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Christopher Haro

Buckeye,USA

Summary

Minister with 30 years of experience in various ministry roles, including associate pastor, preacher, teacher, and worship leader. Proven ability to provide Christian education and leadership, fostering personal faith growth within the community. Skilled in creating supportive environments for individuals and families during challenging times, including end-of-life preparations, and seeking to transition into a Chaplain role within corporate and medical settings.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marketing Contractor

Self-Employed
Buckeye, AZ
10.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented multifaceted marketing strategies, including website creation, content planning, SEO, graphic design, video production, and brand enhancement.
  • Optimized existing content by leveraging A and B testing techniques.
  • Analyzed web traffic data to evaluate effectiveness of marketing efforts.
  • Coordinated with sales teams to ensure alignment between customer needs and company offerings.
  • Brand Marketing and Design
  • Social Media Marketing

Associate Pastor/Worship Leader

Turning Leaf Church of the Nazarene
Litchfield Park, AZ
02.2022 - Current
  • Supported pastoral needs through teaching and ministry assistance, including hospital visits and community outreach.
  • Lead worship services and occasionally delivered sermons, enhancing spiritual engagement within the congregation.
  • Facilitated significant life events by overseeing funerals and marriages, providing compassionate support to families.

Associate/Worship Pastor

Hope Community Church of the Nazarene
Suprise, AZ
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • Created sermon outlines and study guides that corresponded with weekly messages from the pulpit.
  • Recruited new volunteers for various roles including vocalists, instrumentalists, stage managers.
  • Developed creative strategies for incorporating modern music into traditional worship services.
  • Cultivated relationships with local churches in order to collaborate on joint worship initiatives.
  • Provided pastoral care through one-on-one counseling sessions with individuals seeking spiritual direction.
  • Organized and led weekly rehearsals of praise band, choir, orchestra, and other music groups.
  • Conducted meetings with church staff members to plan upcoming services and events.
  • Provided spiritual leadership and guidance to the church congregation during worship services.

Associate Pastor/Associate/Worship Leader

Desert Hills Community Church of the Nazarene
Phoenix, AZ
08.2014 - 09.2020
  • Provided pastoral care for members of the congregation, including counseling, visitation and prayer.
  • Organized weekly services that included scripture readings, sermons, prayers and music.
  • Sought out opportunities for collaboration between churches within the local community.
  • Composed correspondence related to church business or pastoral matters.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, preparing reports and filing documents.
  • Collaborated with staff to plan worship services, special events and outreach initiatives.
  • Assisted senior pastors with sermon preparation by researching topics and writing outlines.
  • Counseled individuals or families dealing with personal crises or life transitions.
  • Attended conferences or workshops related to pastoral development or religious studies.
  • Conducted research to develop new sermon topics based on Biblical themes.
  • Provided pastoral care for families in times of crisis or grief.
  • Prepared and delivered sermons that addressed the spiritual needs of congregants.
  • Created graphics and videos to flow with weekly sermons and sermon series.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
04-2025

Skills

  • Sermon preparation
  • Community outreach
  • Worship planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Public speaking
  • Sermon delivery
  • Team collaboration
  • Volunteer management
  • Spiritual instruction
  • Online ministry
  • Mission-oriented
  • Wedding officiation
  • Congregational communication
  • Inspirational leadership
  • Church administration
  • Prayer devotion
  • Discipleship training
  • Creative arts ministry
  • Congregational care
  • Funeral officiation
  • Teaching bible studies
  • Men's ministry
  • Leadership development
  • Audio-visual production
  • Operations management

Certification

  • District Pastoral License through the AZ District of the Church of the Nazarene.

Affiliations

  • Currently in school to receive a Master's in Clinical Counseling through Grand Canyon University.
  • Musician playing Piano, drums guitar, and vocalist for thirty-five years.
  • Musician playing Piano, drums, guitar, and vocalist for thirty-five years.

Timeline

Marketing Contractor

Self-Employed
10.2024 - Current

Associate Pastor/Worship Leader

Turning Leaf Church of the Nazarene
02.2022 - Current

Associate/Worship Pastor

Hope Community Church of the Nazarene
10.2020 - 01.2022

Associate Pastor/Associate/Worship Leader

Desert Hills Community Church of the Nazarene
08.2014 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies

Grand Canyon University

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