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Gerson Duran

Gerson Duran

White Haven,PA

Summary

With the help of God Almighty I am looking forward to fulfill God's calling in my life which is to bring people closer to Jesus by providing spiritual guidance, counseling, leadership, and mentorship to the community based on the Holy Scriptures.

Passionate about empowering individuals to utilize their God-given talents for outreach and community engagement in order to reach the lost.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

CDL Truck Driver

Little Leaf Farms
McAdoo, PA
12.2022 - Current
  • Operated heavy-duty trucks and trailers to complete long-distance deliveries of products.
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
  • Communicated with dispatcher to relay and receive information about route changes and delays, quickly adjusting plans to maintain schedules.

Youth Pastor /Young Adults Pastor

Faith Assembly Of God Hazleton (Spanish Ministry)
Hazleton , PA
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
  • Created lesson plans for Sunday School classes.
  • Provided spiritual guidance and mentorship to youth members.
  • Counseled teens on life issues such as relationships, peer pressure, and self-esteem.
  • Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
  • Managed ministry budget and documented all purchases.

Associate Pastor

Faith Assembly Of God Hazleton (Spanish Ministry)
Hazleton , PA
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Encouraged members of the congregation through regular contact via phone calls or emails.
  • Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
  • Collaborated with staff to plan worship services, special events and outreach initiatives.
  • Created Bible study materials for small group meetings, Sunday school classes and other educational activities.

Church Deacon

Faith Assembly Of God Hazleton
Hazleton, PA
01.2018 - 01.2025
  • Administered communion.
  • Met regularly with committees to discuss current issues facing the congregation or denomination.
  • Served as a liaison with other local churches to foster relationships and promote collaboration on shared initiatives.
  • Counseled individuals seeking spiritual advice or direction.
  • Assisted in developing budgets for all ministries of the church and monitored financial performance against budget goals.

CDL Truck Driver

Alphia, Inc.
Hazleton , PA
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies and equipment before and after trips
  • Provided customer service when delivering freight by answering questions related to products being delivered.
  • Reported delays, accidents or other traffic incidents to dispatch office immediately.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Certified Minister

Global University (Berean School of The Bible)

Some College (No Degree) - Human Services

Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Leadership
  • Service
  • Faith
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Strong work ethic
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Public speaking
  • Bible study preparation
  • Self motivation

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Youth Pastor /Young Adults Pastor

Faith Assembly Of God Hazleton (Spanish Ministry)
01.2024 - 01.2025

CDL Truck Driver

Little Leaf Farms
12.2022 - Current

Associate Pastor

Faith Assembly Of God Hazleton (Spanish Ministry)
01.2022 - 01.2025

CDL Truck Driver

Alphia, Inc.
11.2021 - 12.2022

Church Deacon

Faith Assembly Of God Hazleton
01.2018 - 01.2025

Some College (No Degree) - Certified Minister

Global University (Berean School of The Bible)

Some College (No Degree) - Human Services

Luzerne County Community College
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