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Francis Osuji

Francis Osuji

Pastor
Madison,NJ

Summary

Francis is an emerging pastor with a strong background in church administration, mission work, pastoral care, and education. Alongside a passion for gender equality, Francis also has a keen interest in research, educational advancement, public policy, and public administration. Currently an international student in the USA and a member of the United Methodist Church in Madison, Francis is fluent in English, French, and two West African dialects: Mandinka and Wolof. In addition to theological expertise, Francis possesses technical competencies in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, video editing, photography, and social media marketing.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Seminary Intern

United Methodist Church of Morristown NJ
09.2024 - Current
  • Provided pastoral care during funeral services, offering comfort and support to grieving families.
  • Developed strong relationships with congregation members through regular visits to homes, hospitals, and other settings.
  • Implemented social media strategies for the church''s online presence, reaching wider audiences with inspirational messages and event updates.
  • Facilitated pre-marital counseling sessions for couples preparing for marriage within the church community.

Pastor

ECWA Evangelical Church Winning All the Gambia
5 2020 - 5 2023
  • Developed efficient preaching schedule and delegated appropriate guest speakers
  • Maintained and ensured efficient functioning of Church staff in normal operations
  • Provided counselling to individuals in crisis and for pre marital issues
  • Supervised and coordinated with members for prayer gatherings and provided appropriate counselling
  • Taught Pupils the Bible in preparation for external exams
  • Scheduled and planned activities to support board members in various activities
  • Managed and implemented strategies across the congregation through disciplines

Teacher

Sifoe Upper Basic and Senior Secondary School
05.2016 - 05.2023
  • Draw lesson plans every day and scheme of work
  • Evaluation, monitoring students, guiding junior classroom teachers
  • Assessment of the students and classroom management
  • Type questions and enter marks into database

Education

Master of Divinity - United Methodist Ministries

Drew University
Madison, New Jersey
01.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Social Science in Christian Studies

University of the Gambia
01.2021 - 01.2023

Discipleship Certificate - undefined

ECWA Church the Gambia
01.2016 - 01.2018

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

video editing

photography

social media marketing

References

  • Rev. Luana Scott Cook, Lead Pastor, UMC Morristown, LCookScott@morristownumc.org
  • Rev Mark Schol, Lead Pastor, UMC in Madison, mark@umcmadison.org
  • Prof Katherine Brown, Lecturer, Drew University, kgbrown@drew.edu
  • Pastor Pallyontop John James Odain, Coordinator - ECWA all the Gambia, pallyontop@gmail.com
  • Dr. Manee Yoon, University of the Gambia, manheeyoon@gmail.com

Communityservices

  • Volunteer, UMC Chatham Food Pantry
  • Volunteer Community Advocate, Tanka Tanka Psychiatric Hospital
  • Volunteer Radio Presenter, Boulundala FM (BFM) in Brikama

Timeline

Seminary Intern

United Methodist Church of Morristown NJ
09.2024 - Current

Master of Divinity - United Methodist Ministries

Drew University
01.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Social Science in Christian Studies

University of the Gambia
01.2021 - 01.2023

Teacher

Sifoe Upper Basic and Senior Secondary School
05.2016 - 05.2023

Discipleship Certificate - undefined

ECWA Church the Gambia
01.2016 - 01.2018

Pastor

ECWA Evangelical Church Winning All the Gambia
5 2020 - 5 2023
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