Elder Daniel Ferguson
Los Angeles,C
Summary
Accomplished spiritual and civic leader with over 20 years of experience in the religious and nonprofit industry, adept in pastoral care and organizational leadership, significantly enhancing community engagement through innovative program design and spiritual cultivation. Skilled in strategic planning, program management and and public speaking, I excel in driving strategic initiatives and fostering educational growth, demonstrating a profound impact on both staff and congregation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastor
Christ Temple Cathedral, Los Angeles
07.2024 - Current
- Lead effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Officiate special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Oversight of administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provide spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Associate Pastor
Christ Temple Cathedral, Los Angeles
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted Senior Pastor/Presiding Bishop with administrative duties within the church
- Provided oversight to christian education department including Sunday school, mid week bible study and youth ministry activities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Delivered monthly sermons that effectively communicated biblical truths while addressing contemporary issues faced by today''s Christians.
Chaplain
The Cleantech Chaplain
02.2019 - Current
- Provide spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to professionals in the sustainability and nonprofit industry.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
- Meet with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
Associate Minister
Christ Temple Cathedral, Los Angeles
05.2017 - 06.2023
- Led workshops on topics like prayer, discipleship, or conflict resolution to promote personal growth within the community.
- Delivered inspiring sermons that resonated with diverse audiences, fostering a sense of unity and belonging among congregants.
- Conducted weekly bible study sessions to deepen congregants'' understanding of their faith.
- Enhanced congregation engagement by incorporating multimedia and relatable stories into sermons.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts for local service projects, strengthening the church''s impact on the surrounding community.
Education
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Studies
American Jewish University
Deerfield, IL05.2027
MBA - Nonprofit Management
American Jewish University
Bel Air, California07.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 12.2006
Skills
- Teaching
- Organizational Leadership
- Pastoral Care
- Spiritual Cultivation
- Education and Training
- Program Design
- Data Management
- Staff and Personnel Training
- Standard Operating Procedure Development
- Salesforce CRM
- Quality Assurance
- Auditing & Compliance
- Public Speaking
- WIOA Knowledge
- Program Evaluation, Business and Strategic Planning
Certification
- Certified Chaplain, International Fellowship of Chaplains - September 2024
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Christ Temple Cathedral, Los Angeles
07.2024 - Current
Associate Pastor
Christ Temple Cathedral, Los Angeles
06.2023 - 06.2024
Chaplain
The Cleantech Chaplain
02.2019 - Current
Associate Minister
Christ Temple Cathedral, Los Angeles
05.2017 - 06.2023
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Studies
American Jewish University
MBA - Nonprofit Management
American Jewish University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University, Los Angeles
- Certified Chaplain, International Fellowship of Chaplains - September 2024
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