Iván Bernal
Poza Rica ,Veracruz
Summary
Dynamic Senior Pastor with 18 years of experience in expository preaching, conflict management, and biblical counseling. Committed to mentoring leaders and designing impactful training programs that foster discipleship and spiritual growth.
My goal is to contribute with excellence and faithfulness to the Scriptures in new ministry challenges, such as planting a new church and/or revitalizing an existing one.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bible Teacher
IUCLA Online
Guadalupe , NL
09.2023 - Current
Teacher of the diploma course in Family Counseling.
Senior Pastor
Iglesia Bautista Emanuel
Poza Riva , Veracruz
01.2008 - Current
- With 18 years of experience as a Senior Pastor, performing functions of evangelism, discipleship, biblical counseling, leadership training, administration of ordinances, and serving as executor and supervisor of the vision and biblical philosophy of each ministry.
- ACBC Certified Biblical Counselor.
- Founder and General Director of Juan Gutenberg Christian School (officially incorporated).
- Founder of the Ministerial Training Center in collaboration with Baptist Mid-Missions.
Residence Supervisor
Instituto Universitario Cristiano de las Americas
Guadalupe , NL
08.2005 - 12.2027
Responsible for discipline, enforcing rules, supervising, and promoting the spiritual life of students.
Bible Teacher
Instituto Cristiano de las Americas
Guadalupe , NL
08.2005 - 12.2007
- Teaching Bibliology.
- Teaching Biblical Interpretation.
- Teaching the Biblical Process of Change.
- Periodic evaluation of students through exams and projects.
Education
Certified Biblical Counselor - Biblical Counseling
Association of Certified Biblical Counselors
Kansas City, MO (Online)09-2024
Church Planter And Revitalizer - Intensive in Church Planting
City To City America Latina
10-2023
Master of Arts - Master´s Degree in Biblical Counseling
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Lousville, KY (Online)10-2021
Master of Divinity
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY10-2021
Promother of The Marks of A Healthy Church - IX Marks Intensive On Healthy Church
IX Marks
Washington, DC03-2018
Bachelor´s Degree - Pastoral Theology
Instituto Universitario Cristiano De Las Americas
Guadalupe, NL07-2004
Skills
- Extensive experience and passion for expository preaching
- Ability to provide Scripture-centered counseling
- Conflict management and resolution within the ministry context
- Committed to mentoring, training leaders, and making new disciples
- Design, planning, and training projects
Certification
Member of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).
Timeline
Bible Teacher
IUCLA Online
09.2023 - Current
Senior Pastor
Iglesia Bautista Emanuel
01.2008 - Current
Residence Supervisor
Instituto Universitario Cristiano de las Americas
08.2005 - 12.2027
Bible Teacher
Instituto Cristiano de las Americas
08.2005 - 12.2007
Certified Biblical Counselor - Biblical Counseling
Association of Certified Biblical Counselors
Church Planter And Revitalizer - Intensive in Church Planting
City To City America Latina
Master of Arts - Master´s Degree in Biblical Counseling
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Promother of The Marks of A Healthy Church - IX Marks Intensive On Healthy Church
IX Marks
Bachelor´s Degree - Pastoral Theology
Instituto Universitario Cristiano De Las Americas