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Education
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Fabian Garcia

South Gate

Summary

Dynamic Associate Pastor with proven expertise in team leadership, curriculum design, and community engagement. Skilled in strategic planning and financial oversight, dedicated to fostering spiritual growth and enhancing discipleship and missional outreach..

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Pastor / Missions Pastor

Iglesia Ministerios Mundiales Ebenezer
01.1997 - Current
  • Facilitated worship service organization to enhance spiritual growth and strengthen community bonds.
  • Achieved successful implementation of a leadership training system for local church communities. Enhanced participation in Sunday school small groups through targeted training initiatives. Fostered partnerships with Christian universities to promote leadership development programs.
  • Implemented strategies for conflict resolution among pastors, strengthening unity and mutual understanding within the Sonora District of Ebenezer, Mexico.
  • Facilitated mentorship for junior elders and volunteers to enhance leadership capabilities and promote collaborative efforts.
  • Organized and executed special events such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals to support congregants during significant life transitions.
  • Oversaw diverse ministry volunteer teams, ensuring strategic allocation of resources and talents.
  • Coordinated mission trip logistics and activities to foster a deeper sense of purpose among participants.
  • Designed and implemented small group curriculums to foster deeper relationships and enhance spiritual growth within the congregation.
  • Supervised elders and staff leading pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Designed and implemented workshops and training sessions to enhance leadership skills within the congregation.
  • Enhanced congregation engagement by incorporating multimedia elements into sermons and presentations.
  • Monitored and evaluated financial stewardship initiatives, focusing on tithing campaigns to drive higher giving levels.
  • Managed daily operations while providing spiritual direction and administrative oversight to ensure smooth church functioning.
  • Crafted and delivered sermons, speeches, and religious materials.
  • Provided compassionate counseling and support to individuals and families facing personal challenges.
  • Developed and executed outreach strategies aimed at increasing church visibility and fostering community connections via small groups.
  • Managed financial oversight and budgeting activities to support organizational financial health.
  • Designed and implemented leadership training system for local church community.

Education

Doctor of Ministry - Ministry

Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas, TX
05-2025

Skills

    Ministry operation management

    Budgeting and financial oversight

    Local church strategic planning

    Team leadership and volunteer management

    Church constitution development

    Resource development for local church

    Curriculum design

    Leadership development program

    Spiritual formation leadership

    Effective communication

    Organizational leadership

    Discipleship and missions leadership

Accomplishments

  • Planned and led over 20 mission trips to Mexico mission churches.
  • Collaborated with team of Ebenezer en Mexico Asociación Religiosa in the development of Annual Mission Conference since 2007.
  • Achieved multiplication of small groups through effectively helping with leadership development program.
  • Collaborated with team of churches in the development, execution, and evaluation of strategic plan for their ministry.
  • Established solid presence in Mexico, successfully growing church membership from one church plant in 1990 to 26 churches and 8 church plants in 20025

Certification

  • Certified aircraft mechanic, Federal Aviation Agency - 1988
  • Licensed life insurance agent - 2006-2020

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Avid Reader
  • Enjoy participating in walking for overall physical and mental well-being

Timeline

Associate Pastor / Missions Pastor

Iglesia Ministerios Mundiales Ebenezer
01.1997 - Current

Doctor of Ministry - Ministry

Dallas Theological Seminary