Esdras Seda
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor
United Methodist Church
07.2000 - 01.2020
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service's throughout community
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services
- Led programs such as worship, studies, fellowship, and service opportunities
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with leaders team of 25.
- Oversaw administration and management of 15 areas of ministry.
- Conducted workshops for strategic planning with key leaders for community outreach
- Advocate for Latino community as Board member of Hispanic Clergy Association of Philadelphia.
- Partnered with city officials, nonprofit resource organizations, civic groups, and members of public for outreach to at-risk families..
- Developed and implemented performance strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms
Latino Ministry Coordinator
EPA UMC, United Methodist Church EPA
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Represented concerns of Latino Ministry Pastors and leadership United Methodist denomination.
- Coordinated summer camps for children and youth, providing educational curriculum.
- Developed training events for Pastors and Laity.
- Developed strategic planning for over 100 Pastors and Lay Leaders in Northeastern region of Philadelphia.
- Addressed issues relating to Hispanic/Latino community.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
Associate Pastor
Columbia UMC Eastern PA Conference
Columbia, PA
07.1993 - 06.2020
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission for a new Latino Congregation.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Youth Counselor
York County Juvenile Detention Center
York, PA
07.1988 - 06.1993
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Maintained accurate documentation of youth progress in line with reporting requirements.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
Associate Pastor
Susquehanna Conference UMC
York, PA
07.1984 - 06.1988
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
Missions Outreach Minister
First Spanish UMC Susquehanna Conference
York, PA
02.1982 - 06.1984
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Education
Masters Divinity - Adaptive Leadership
Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University
St. Davids, Pennsylvania04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Management
Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA06.1993
High School Diploma -
Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra High School
Bayamon, Puerto Rico06.1978
Skills
- Spiritual leadership
- Pastoral counseling
- Congregational care
- Operations management
- Public speaking
- Training and Development
- Mission-driven Pastor with more than 35 years of experience in all elements of organization
- Leadership and success in creating inspirational environment Successful in overseeing community
- Services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry, and worship ministry
- Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church
- Reliable employee offering excellent communication and good judgment
Timeline
Latino Ministry Coordinator
EPA UMC, United Methodist Church EPA
07.2015 - 01.2018
Lead Pastor
United Methodist Church
07.2000 - 01.2020
Associate Pastor
Columbia UMC Eastern PA Conference
07.1993 - 06.2020
Youth Counselor
York County Juvenile Detention Center
07.1988 - 06.1993
Associate Pastor
Susquehanna Conference UMC
07.1984 - 06.1988
Missions Outreach Minister
First Spanish UMC Susquehanna Conference
02.1982 - 06.1984
Masters Divinity - Adaptive Leadership
Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University
Bachelor of Science - Management
Geneva College
High School Diploma -
Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra High School
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