Jacob Arcuri
Houston,TX
Summary
I have a large amount of experience in teaching and communicating the Gospel to Christians, Atheists, Muslims, etc. I've operated in various areas of the country from west coast to east coast, to midwest, to Texas for extended durations teaching people and evangelizing unreached people groups. I have taught people individually and in groups humanitarian actions, prayer, community activities, and deeper understanding of Scriptures. I am also flexible and attentive with a good understanding of different populations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastoral Intern
Abundant Grace Lutheran Church
San Antonio, Texas
09.2012 - 12.2020
- Leading chapel for the kids once a week, leading VBS, and leading a Christmas play with them.
- Pastoral work such as preaching, teaching, leading weekly Bible studies, leading worship service consistently, communion, etc.
- Outreach responsibilities like going out into the community going door to door.
- Taught classes related to Christian beliefs and practices.
- Started and led a confirmation class for the youth to get confirmed.
Discipleship Program
Set Apart
Naples, TX
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Lead Bible study, evangelizing, trained in discipleship, mission trip.
- Provided guidance, teaching, and mentorship to young adults in the church community.
- Spread faith through various evangelistic means including preaching, Bible readings and group activities.
- Supported people going through difficult times by offering counseling.
Mission Trips
Groundwork Guatemala
Guatemala City, Guatemala
02.2016 - 01.2017
- 1 week in 2016, and 1 week in 2017, went out to the villages leading a Bible study, some days to the kids, and other days to the adults. A lot of prayers, and many shut in visits.
- Spread faith through various evangelistic means, including preaching, Bible readings and group activities. Much of it consisted of teaching.
Intern
Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran Church
San Antonio, TX
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Led Bible studies from time to time, helped at funerals.
- Shut-in visits
- Young adult Bible Study
- Various Pastoral activities
Missions Coordinator
LCMS Texas District
Rockport, Port Aransas, , TX
06.2018 - 08.2018
- After Hurricane Harvey Churches in that area grouped up to help start a mission to build back up that area.
- Churches, youth groups, young adult groups, various Christian groups from all over the nation would come down for a week or so and help build and clean up.
- My job was to contact the groups that consisted of churches, youth groups, young adult groups to help set up their living areas.
- Showed them around and how to get accustomed to their responsibilities and jobs that they will be working.
- Depending on the group I would do daily Bible study.
Education
Masters of Divinity -
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA12-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Religion And Biblical Languages
Concordia College
Bronxville, NY05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Religion And Biblical Languages
University of Cambridge Study Abroad
Cambridge, England01-2014
Skills
- Deep Biblical Knowledge
- Knowledge amongst many religions and how to effectively communicate to them about Christ
- Understanding the Biblical languages and context of Scriptures
- Excellent Communicator
- Analytical Thinker
- Problem-Solver
- Goal Oriented
- Philosophy expertise
- Student Mentoring
- Presentations and public speaking
Certification
- Ordained Pastor, I was ordained May of 2021 at Abundant Grace Church in San Antonio, Texas.
Timeline
Discipleship Program
Set Apart
09.2022 - 06.2023
Missions Coordinator
LCMS Texas District
06.2018 - 08.2018
Mission Trips
Groundwork Guatemala
02.2016 - 01.2017
Pastoral Intern
Abundant Grace Lutheran Church
09.2012 - 12.2020
Intern
Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran Church
09.2012 - 12.2012
Masters of Divinity -
Fuller Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Religion And Biblical Languages
Concordia College
Bachelor of Arts - Religion And Biblical Languages
University of Cambridge Study Abroad
- Ordained Pastor, I was ordained May of 2021 at Abundant Grace Church in San Antonio, Texas.
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