Jacqueline Wade
McDonough,GA
Summary
A dedicated minister serving as a beacon of faith and compassion, tirelessly devoting herself to God's people, her church, its leadership, and the broader community. With unwavering commitment, navigating her multifaceted role with grace, offering spiritual guidance, support, and care to her congregation while fostering a nurturing environment for growth and worship. Her collaborative spirit shines as she works alongside church leadership, contributing to strategic planning and the implementation of church initiatives aimed at deepening faith and outreach. Beyond the church walls, her service extends into the community, where she actively engages in social and charitable activities, embodying Christ's love through acts of kindness and advocacy for the marginalized. Her ministry is marked by a deep-rooted passion for spiritual leadership, community engagement, and the transformative power of God's power and love in action, while being and staying totally dependent on God for all instruction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Online Ministry
Tabernacle Of Praise Church Int'l
McDonough, GA
12.2022 - Current
- Offer prayer support digitally, and on platforms or systems where congregation members can request prayer and receive it virtually.
- Oversee the live streaming of services, ensuring high-quality audio and video production for a seamless worship experience.
- Leverage technology to foster spiritual growth, community, and engagement among a geographically dispersed congregation.
- Ministers to an online church community with a blend of traditional and modern technological skills. Adaptable, creative, and deeply committed to nurturing a vibrant and connected online congregation and assisting leadership in which way I am needed.
Congregational Care Assistant
Tabernacle Of Praise Church Int'l
McDonough, GA
08.2022 - Current
- Maintain confidential records of pastoral care interactions, including visits, calls, and specific care provided to individuals or families.
- Offer prayer and spiritual encouragement to individuals and families within the congregation, either in person or over the phone.
- Provide a comforting presence to individuals and families during times of crisis and loss, offering spiritual and emotional support.
Christian Podcaster
The Remnant Podcast
McDonough, GA
07.2022 - Current
- Maintain a personal spiritual practice, including regular prayer, Bible study, and reflection, to ensure your content is rooted in genuine faith and insight.
- Identify engaging and relevant topics that resonate with your target audience, align with Christian values, and provide spiritual insight or encouragement.
- Record podcast episodes, either solo or with guests, ensuring high audio quality and a conducive environment for clear sound recording.
- Prepare scripts or outlines for each episode, ensuring content is coherent, engaging, and reflective of Christian teachings.
- Edit recordings to remove errors, add music, and enhance sound quality. Include intros, outros, and any necessary transitions to create a polished final product.
- Identify and invite guests who can offer valuable insights, testimonies, or expertise on topics relevant to your audience and Christian values.
- Use social media platforms to interact with listeners, share episode highlights, and promote upcoming content.
- Include moments of prayer, reflection, or meditation in episodes to encourage spiritual growth and connection among listeners.
- Manage hosting platforms for your podcast, ensuring episodes are properly uploaded, tagged, and distributed to major podcast directories like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
- Maintain a podcast website at www.https://theremnantpodcastwithjacquiewade.podbean.com/ where listeners can access episodes, show notes, and additional resources.
Ordained Minister
Tabernacle Of Praise Church Int'l
McDonough, GA
06.2022 - Current
- Organized outreach activities in the local community to promote church programs and membership growth.
- Prepared sermons, Bible studies, prayers and other religious materials for use during services.
- Attended continuing education classes on topics related to ministry work.
- Led weekly Bible study groups for adults or children.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
- Provide leadership and support in times of crisis, both within the congregation and in the wider community, offering a calming presence and wise counsel.
- Maintain a disciplined spiritual life through regular prayer, Bible study, and personal reflection to stay grounded and nourished in the faith.
Prison Ministry
Tabernacle Of Praise Church Int'l
McDonough, GA
05.2022 - Current
- Teach Bible classes or facilitate religious study groups, helping inmates understand and apply spiritual teachings in their lives.
- Lead regular worship services, Bible studies, and prayer meetings for inmates, providing opportunities for spiritual growth and worship.
- Facilitate opportunities for reconciliation and healing between inmates and their families, where appropriate.
- Pursue ongoing education and training in correctional ministry, counseling, and other relevant fields to enhance ministry effectiveness.
Intercessory Prayer Team Member and Assistant
Tabernacle of Praise Church International
McDonough, GA
08.2018 - Current
- Assist in sending out reminders to team members.
- Act as a point of contact to forward all Congregational Care Updates to the prayer team.
- Help prepare and distribute materials needed for prayer meetings, such as a lists of prayer requests, and any other resources that support the team's prayer efforts. This could also involve managing digital resources or platforms used by the team.
- Participate in prayer and intercession activities, praying before services. This helps maintain a personal connection to the ministry's core purpose.
- Participate in training sessions or workshops to enhance skills related to prayer, leadership, and administration. Supporting the training and development of new team members may also be part of the assistant's duties.
- Provide encouragement and support to team members, helping to foster a positive, supportive, and spiritually enriching environment within the prayer team.
Church Secretary
Living Water Christian Church
Decatur, Georgia
09.2011 - 03.2012
- Organized and maintained church files, records and documents.
- Prepared correspondence, reports, memos and newsletters for church events.
- Created invoices for donations received by the church.
- Attended weekly worship services and provided administrative support as needed.
- Entered contributions into accounting software program on a monthly basis.
- Updated contact information in database system for members of the congregation.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Updated system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
Youth Ministry Drama Leader
Beloved St. John Evangelistic Church
Philadelphia, PA
06.2005 - 08.2011
- Developed a Vision: Established a clear vision for the drama ministry that aligned with the overall goals of the youth ministry, emphasizing themes like faith exploration, biblical storytelling, and moral lessons.
- Recruited Participants: Actively recruited youth to participate in the drama ministry, ensuring inclusivity and a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels.
- Built a Team: Fostered a sense of community and teamwork among participants, including actors, backstage crew, and scriptwriters.
- Script Selection: Choose or write scripts that were engaging, age-appropriate, and convey meaningful spiritual or moral messages.
- Customization: Adapted scripts to fit our group's size, talent, and context, ensuring that content is relevant to the youth audience.
- Scheduled Rehearsals: Organized regular rehearsals, balancing the need for practice with respect for participants' time commitments.
- Directing: Provided clear direction and feedback to participants, helping them understand their roles, the story, and the message.
- Technical Aspects: Overseen or delegated the management of costumes, props, lighting, and sound to enhance the performance.
- Venue Coordination: Secured and prepared the performance venue, whether it's within the church or elsewhere.
- Incorporating Faith Elements: Ensured that each aspect of the drama ministry, from rehearsals to performances, included elements that encourage spiritual growth and reflection.
- Prayer and Worship: Incorporated prayer and possibly worship into rehearsals and performances, making space for spiritual moments.
- Individual Growth: Invested in the personal and spiritual growth of each participant, recognizing their contributions and encouraging their development.
- Group Dynamics: Fostered an environment where youth can explore faith, express doubts, and support each other's spiritual journeys.
- Collaborative Efforts: Worked with other ministry areas to integrate drama into worship services, special events, and outreach activities.
- Assessing Performances: Conducted evaluations of performances to celebrate successes and identify areas for improvement.
- Gathering Feedback: Gathered feedback from participants, audience members, and church leadership to guide future programming.
- Improving Skills: Pursued opportunities for personal growth in areas such as directing, scriptwriting, and youth ministry to enhance the quality and impact of the drama ministry.
Altar Ministry Assistant
Beloved St. John Evangelistic Church
Philadelphia, PA
03.2003 - 08.2011
- Assisted in preparing documents for ministry meetings and events.
- Organized and managed the church's membership database.
- Provided timely and accurate information to new members regarding their membership benefits and services.
- Assisted new converts after they accepted Jesus and received their names and information for follow up.
- Assisted in designing educational materials for new member orientation sessions.
- Available to pray with and for individuals who come forward during or after the service for prayer.
- Provided basic spiritual counseling and guidance to those seeking help, while being ready to refer more complex issues to clergy or professional counselors.
- Ensured the altar area remains a space of reverence and focus during services.
- Operated with a thorough understanding of the church's teachings, beliefs, and practices to provide accurate and doctrinally sound support.
- Basic training in handling emotional, spiritual, or physical crises sensitively and effectively.
- Understood the importance of confidentiality and ethical behavior in dealing with sensitive and personal matters.
- Empathy and Compassion: A genuine concern for others and a desire to support them in their spiritual journey.
- Commitment and Reliability: A strong commitment to the role and consistent availability to serve as needed.
- Spiritual Health: A personal life that reflected spiritual maturity, regular personal devotions, and adherence to the church's beliefs and practices.
- Dress Code: Adhered to the appropriate attire that reflects the sanctity of the altar service.
- Scheduling: Was a part of a rotating schedule to ensure coverage at all services where altar workers are needed. Created quarterly schedule for ministry leader.
- Coordination with Leadership: Regular meetings with pastoral staff or ministry leaders for updates, guidance, and feedback.
- Continuing Education: Participated in ongoing training sessions, workshops, or retreats to enhance ministry effectiveness.
- Pre-Service Preparation: Arrived early to pray over the service, the altar area, and to be briefed on any specific focus for the service.
- Service Participation: Was attentive and responsive during the service, ready to assist as needed.
- Post-Service Follow-Up: Provided additional prayer support, collected contact information for follow-up, or directed individuals to resources or church ministries.
Community Liaison Assistant
Beloved St. John Evangelistic Church
Philadelphia, PA
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Developed and implemented plans for outreach initiatives to engage community members.
- Organized and coordinated public meetings, forums, and events.
- Maintained relationships with key stakeholders in the local community.
- Conducted research and gathered data about current issues impacting the local area.
- Created content for newsletters, press releases, and other publications related to community programs.
- Created reports detailing outcomes of projects and programs within the local area.
- Attended conferences, seminars, and other professional development opportunities as needed.
- Promoted community events and news through monthly newsletters, which were distributed to local families and community leaders.
Education
Certificate - Theology
Kingdom School of Ministry
Houston, TX12-2023
Associate of Business Administration - Business
Peirce College
Philadelphia, PA05-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Theological Studies
Geneva College
PennsylvaniaSome College (No Degree) -
Center For Urban Theological Studies CUTS
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Strong Organization
- Excellent Communication
- Relationship Building
- Spiritual Guidance
- Positive Reinforcement
- Ministry Outreach Activities
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Social and Religious Assistance
- Congregation Support
- Administrative Oversight
- Professional Demeanor
Accomplishments
- 2023 Graduate from Kingdom School of Ministry
Timeline
Online Ministry
Tabernacle Of Praise Church Int'l
12.2022 - Current
Congregational Care Assistant
Tabernacle Of Praise Church Int'l
08.2022 - Current
Christian Podcaster
The Remnant Podcast
07.2022 - Current
Ordained Minister
Tabernacle Of Praise Church Int'l
06.2022 - Current
Prison Ministry
Tabernacle Of Praise Church Int'l
05.2022 - Current
Intercessory Prayer Team Member and Assistant
Tabernacle of Praise Church International
08.2018 - Current
Church Secretary
Living Water Christian Church
09.2011 - 03.2012
Community Liaison Assistant
Beloved St. John Evangelistic Church
01.2008 - 01.2011
Youth Ministry Drama Leader
Beloved St. John Evangelistic Church
06.2005 - 08.2011
Altar Ministry Assistant
Beloved St. John Evangelistic Church
03.2003 - 08.2011
Certificate - Theology
Kingdom School of Ministry
Associate of Business Administration - Business
Peirce College
Some College (No Degree) - Theological Studies
Geneva College
Some College (No Degree) -
Center For Urban Theological Studies CUTS
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