Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Presbyter
Beersheba Church of God
10.2021 - 07.2022
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
skilled at providing pastoral care for the pastors and believers.
skilled at church administration.
skilled at counseling pastors and their families.
Presbyter
Beersheba Church of God (BCG)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving ministry success.
Member, Visiting Evaluation Team
Asia Theological Association
08.2014 - 01.2022
Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Principal
South Asia Leadership Training and Development Centre (SALT DC)
04.2013 - 01.2022
Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with vision, mission and objectives of the school.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain spiritual life.
Communicated policies and procedures to students and ministry leaders regarding student behavior.
Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure ministry ethics.
Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and spirituality, and class attendance.
Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
Counseled students about spiritual life, rules, and policies.
Counseled students and teachers in their personal struggles.
Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
Faculty
South Asia Leadership Training and Development Centre (SALT DC), earlier known as Beersheba Theological College (BTC)
01.1999 - 01.2022
Biblical Studies (Old Testament)
Teaching Undergraduate (Bachelors) programme
Accredited by Asia Theological Association (ATA)
Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Director for Training and Development
Indian Evangelical Team (IET)
01.2010 - 01.2021
Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
Observed each trainee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Cultivated and strengthened lasting relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Raised accuracy and accountability.
Implemented leadership strategies.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Implemented innovative programs to increase trainee loyalty.
Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for organization.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high performance.
Handled problematic issues and maintain excellent service.
Member of the Executive Committee
Indian Evangelical Team (IET)
11.2010 - 01.2016
Assisted in ministry leaders appraisals, promotions and terminations based on performance reviews.
Located bottlenecks to streamline existing processes.
Interviewed, recruited and trained new onboarding candidates.
Prepared annual data to determine metrics for operational performance.
Reviewed ministry leaders concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategies.
Identified trends and assessed opportunities to improve processes and execution.
Cultivated and strengthened lasting relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for organization.
Handled problematic ministry leaders to assist lower-level leaders and maintain excellent spiritual atmosphere and service.
Observed each leader's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Implemented ministry strategies.
Implemented innovative programs to increase leaders loyalty.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high performance.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Vice- President, Theological Council
Indian Evangelical Team (IET)
04.2009 - 01.2012
Identified opportunities to improve education ministry.
Increased institutional growth through collaboration with different departments.
Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate faculty and build competent teams.
Established and directed successful programs focused on the vision and mission of the institution.
Established and maintained strong relationships with faculty and field ministry leaders.
Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve the qualities of graduates.
Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
Represented institution at conferences and events.
Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
Cultivated institution-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
South Asia Leadership Training and Development Centre
04.2005 - 01.2006
Maintained records for school and accrediting agency .
Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with the vision, mission and objectives.
Reviewed and selected curriculum and library resources.
Established instructional practices.
Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
Planned and implemented professional development programs.
Enforced disciplinary policy for both students and faculty.
Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements.
Acted as principal for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making.
Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
Administered school budget and tracked expenses.
Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs, and lessons.
Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
Acting Principal & Academic Dean
Beersheba Theological College (BTC)
03.1999 - 01.2005
Administered all the duties of Principal and Academic Dean.
Faculty
Church On The Rock Theological Seminary (C.O.T.R)
01.1996 - 01.1999
Biblical Studies (Old Testament) and Christian Ethics
Teaching Undergraduate (Bachelors) programme
Accredited by Asia Theological Association (ATA)
Admission Coordinator
Church On The Rock Theological Seminary
01.1997 - 01.1998
Assisted in student admission process based on the institional and state laws.
Collaborated with admissions team to develop and implement strategies to improve admissions process.
Managed admissions processes for incoming students, promptly collecting and processing necessary documents.
Reviewed applications and transcripts to verify student eligibility and compliance with admissions criteria.
Completed preliminary paperwork for incoming students.
Handled inquiries from prospective students to provide detailed information regarding admissions process.
Coordinated and supervised entrance examinations and interview.
Vice-Principal & Academic Dean
Beersheba Gospel Training Centre (BGTC)
07.1993 - 01.1996
Maintained records for school.
Oversaw scheduling, orientation, and other support areas.
Established instructional practices.
Reviewed and selected curriculum and library resources.
Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with vision, mission and objectives.
Faculty
Beersheba Gospel Training Centre (BGTC)
01.1993 - 01.1996
Biblical Studies
Teaching Missionary Training Diploma (2 yrs) programme
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Higher Education
Talbot, Biola University
01.2027
Master of Theology (MTh) - Biblical Studies-Old Testament
South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS)
Bangalore, Karnataka
01.2009
Master of Divinity (MDiv) -
Asian Institute of Theology (AIT)
Bangalore, Karnataka
01.1998
Bachelor of Theology (B.Th) -
Church On The Rock Theological Seminary (COTR)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
01.1993
Skills
Teaching
Pastoral Leadership
Leadership
Friendly, positive attitude
Task prioritization
Self-Directed
Certification
Ordination from New Testament Church 1998
Ordination from Beersheba Church of God 2021
Languages known
Malayalam, English and Hindi
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Best Mission Board Member Award (Indian Evangelical Team) 2012., India Mission Association (IMA) (http://www.imaindia.org/awards/main.htm), 1993 Academic Excellence Award (Bachelor of Theology) Church On The Rock Theological Seminary
PERSONAL
Address (Residence): Beersheba Complex, Isa Nagar, Mission Road, Pathankot-145001, Punjab, India.
Date of Birth: 18th July 1964
Sex: Male
Nationality: Indian
Denomination: Evangelical (Charismatic)
Mother Tongue: Malayalam
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Thankamma Sam
Spouse Qualification: Diploma in Vocational Training for Mentally Retarded, Manipal University, Bangalore, India. 2009.
Spouse’ Experience: Vocational Instructor, St.Francis Home for the Disabled, Pathankot, Punjab, India. 2010-2016
Children: 1. Ashish K. Sam, Male, 28yrs, Bachelor of Technology-2019 (Mechanical Engineering)
2. Anmol K. Sam, Female, 21 yrs, Special Child
Timeline
Presbyter
Beersheba Church of God
10.2021 - 07.2022
Presbyter
Beersheba Church of God (BCG)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Member, Visiting Evaluation Team
Asia Theological Association
08.2014 - 01.2022
Principal
South Asia Leadership Training and Development Centre (SALT DC)
04.2013 - 01.2022
Member of the Executive Committee
Indian Evangelical Team (IET)
11.2010 - 01.2016
Director for Training and Development
Indian Evangelical Team (IET)
01.2010 - 01.2021
Vice- President, Theological Council
Indian Evangelical Team (IET)
04.2009 - 01.2012
Vice-Principal
South Asia Leadership Training and Development Centre
04.2005 - 01.2006
Member, Management Council
Asia Theological Association
08.2004 - 01.2007
Acting Principal & Academic Dean
Beersheba Theological College (BTC)
03.1999 - 01.2005
Faculty
South Asia Leadership Training and Development Centre (SALT DC), earlier known as Beersheba Theological College (BTC)
01.1999 - 01.2022
Admission Coordinator
Church On The Rock Theological Seminary
01.1997 - 01.1998
Faculty
Church On The Rock Theological Seminary (C.O.T.R)
01.1996 - 01.1999
Vice-Principal & Academic Dean
Beersheba Gospel Training Centre (BGTC)
07.1993 - 01.1996
Faculty
Beersheba Gospel Training Centre (BGTC)
01.1993 - 01.1996
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Higher Education
Talbot, Biola University
Master of Theology (MTh) - Biblical Studies-Old Testament
South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS)