Gesa Sharon
Bermuda Dunes,CA
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Ministry Pastor
Hope Lutheran Church
02.2025 - Current
- Delivered engaging sermons that inspired community members and nurtured spiritual growth.
- Organized and led weekly Bible study sessions to deepen congregational understanding of scripture.
- Coordinated church events, fostering fellowship and community involvement among members.
- Provided pastoral care, offering support to individuals in need during personal crises.
- Collaborated with church leadership on strategic initiatives to enhance outreach programs.
- Developed and implemented worship service plans that reflected congregational needs and preferences.
- Assisted in fundraising activities, promoting church programs and enhancing financial sustainability.
- Maintained communication with congregation through newsletters, social media, and announcements.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
Ministry Leader
Hope Lutheran Church
05.2021 - 02.2025
- Led community outreach programs to increase engagement and participation in church activities.
- Developed and implemented educational workshops for congregants, enhancing spiritual growth and understanding.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Evaluated ministry programs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategic changes.
- Organized fundraising events, successfully aligning efforts with church mission and values.
- Mentored emerging leaders within the congregation, promoting leadership development and succession planning.
- Oversaw worship service planning, ensuring alignment with theological principles and congregational needs.
- Delivered thought-provoking sermons that inspired congregants to grow spiritually while deepening their understanding of biblical teachings.
- Managed budgets for various ministries ensuring responsible stewardship of church resources while maximizing impact on ministry objectives.
- Mentored ministry leaders and staff members, encouraging professional development to enhance their skills and effectiveness in their roles.
- Increased volunteer participation for various ministries by establishing a comprehensive recruitment and training process.
- Implemented engaging small group studies that fostered close relationships among church members while promoting spiritual growth and accountability.
- Enhanced congregation involvement by designing and implementing innovative ministry programs and events.
- Expanded community outreach efforts by organizing monthly service projects targeting local needs such as feeding the homeless or supporting schools.
- Evaluated existing ministry programs regularly to identify areas of improvement or opportunities for expansion based on congregational needs or interests.
Volunteer Ministry Leader
Hope Lutheran Church
11.2016 - 05.2021
Senior Pastor's Wife
Southwest Church
08.2013 - 05.2016
Celebrate Recovery Ministry Leader
Saddleback Church
08.2005 - 03.2013
Education
Master of Divinity - Theology
Rockbridge Seminary
Springfield, MO06-2018
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Leadership development
- Strategic planning
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Event planning
- Teaching
- Preaching
- Church growth strategies
Timeline
Ministry Pastor
Hope Lutheran Church
02.2025 - Current
Ministry Leader
Hope Lutheran Church
05.2021 - 02.2025
Volunteer Ministry Leader
Hope Lutheran Church
11.2016 - 05.2021
Senior Pastor's Wife
Southwest Church
08.2013 - 05.2016
Celebrate Recovery Ministry Leader
Saddleback Church
08.2005 - 03.2013
Master of Divinity - Theology
Rockbridge Seminary