JIM WILBAR
Foothill Ranch,CA
Summary
Experienced Bible teacher with extensive knowledge of Scripture, passionate about teaching the Word of God to children and people of all ages. Successful at creating and implementing effective lesson plans, and assessing student's progress. Committed to teaching and serving with utmost patience and people skills.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Bible Teacher, Worldwide Friends
USC
09.2012 - Current
- Served as Bible teacher for international students and as religious director for USC.
Teacher Volunteer
Immanuel Baptist Church
07.2012 - Current
- Served as Vacation Bible School (VBS) teacher for high school and junior high school students.
Interim Pastor
Temple Baptist Church
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Served as interim pastor in a multicultural setting.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission
Senior Pastor
Immanuel Baptist Church
12.2010 - 01.2012
- Served as senior pastor in an African-American setting, providing crisis response, spiritual care, and counseling to church members.
Senior Pastor
Foothill Christian Church
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Planned and carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Senior Pastor
West Adams Christian Church
10.2003 - 12.2007
- Served as a senior pastor in a Japanese-American setting.
- Worked closely with church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to the church and managed daily operations.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
Radio Pastor & Program Producer
Radio HCJB
07.1997 - 05.2003
- Produced and hosted Christian radio programs heard worldwide via short-wave radio.
Bible Teacher & Counselor
Garcia Moreno Prison
11.1997 - 05.2003
- Served as Bible teacher and counselor to English-speaking prisoners in Ecuador's federal prison.
Teacher
Whittier Christian Schools
09.1994 - 06.1997
- Served as teacher of voice-over and drama for high school and junior high school students.
Phone Counselor
Billy Graham Telephone Ministry
08.1993 - 08.1995
- Served as counselor to those calling the on-screen number, during broadcasts of Billy Graham Crusades.
Overseer
Whittier Area Community Church
09.1989 - 09.1992
- Served as overseer, voting officer of the board charged with legal and spiritual oversight of the church.
Counselor, Chaplain's Program
Nelles Boys School
01.1991 - 06.1991
- Served as counselor to a teenage ward at Nelles Boys School in Whittier.
Outreach Worker
Montseratt Missionary Dental Team
06.1988 - 08.1988
- Served in a mission to Montserratt, West Indies, sharing Steps to Peace with God, speaking, & preaching.
Counselor
M2 Prison Ministry
09.1986 - 05.1987
- Served as counselor and chaplain at Nelles Boys School with the incarcerated wards of the court.
Preacher & Volunteer Worker
Amor Ministries
01.1986 - 01.1987
- Preached short sermons in Spanish.
- Service in building homes for poor people in Tijuana,
Senior Pastor
College Baptist Church
10.1982 - 04.1984
- Served in a multi-staff setting, planning and conducting worship services, writing sermons, and collaborating with church leadership to carry out church mission.
Associate Pastor
First Baptist Church
05.1981 - 09.1982
- Served as associate pastor in a multi-staff setting, providing spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and led youth ministry activities.
Education
Master Divinity - Biblical Exposition
Biola University - Talbot Theological Seminary
13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA 9063905.1981
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Biola University
13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA 9063905.1978
Freshman & Sophmore - Communication Studies
Michigan State University
426 Auditorium Rd, East Lansing, MI 4882412.1970
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Lesson preparation and development
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Motivational and Inspirational
- Bible Studies
- Serve Individuals
- Spiritual Care
- Ministry Outreach Activities
Timeline
Bible Teacher, Worldwide Friends
USC
09.2012 - Current
Interim Pastor
Temple Baptist Church
09.2012 - 03.2013
Teacher Volunteer
Immanuel Baptist Church
07.2012 - Current
Senior Pastor
Immanuel Baptist Church
12.2010 - 01.2012
Senior Pastor
Foothill Christian Church
01.2008 - 01.2010
Senior Pastor
West Adams Christian Church
10.2003 - 12.2007
Bible Teacher & Counselor
Garcia Moreno Prison
11.1997 - 05.2003
Radio Pastor & Program Producer
Radio HCJB
07.1997 - 05.2003
Teacher
Whittier Christian Schools
09.1994 - 06.1997
Phone Counselor
Billy Graham Telephone Ministry
08.1993 - 08.1995
Counselor, Chaplain's Program
Nelles Boys School
01.1991 - 06.1991
Overseer
Whittier Area Community Church
09.1989 - 09.1992
Outreach Worker
Montseratt Missionary Dental Team
06.1988 - 08.1988
Counselor
M2 Prison Ministry
09.1986 - 05.1987
Preacher & Volunteer Worker
Amor Ministries
01.1986 - 01.1987
Senior Pastor
College Baptist Church
10.1982 - 04.1984
Associate Pastor
First Baptist Church
05.1981 - 09.1982
Master Divinity - Biblical Exposition
Biola University - Talbot Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Biola University
Freshman & Sophmore - Communication Studies
Michigan State University
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