Leon Jicha
Apalachin,NY
Summary
Passionate Pastor, successful in providing Christian education and leadership with various members within community. Successful in creating inspiring environments and encouraging individuals to grow and strengthen personal faith. Strong business background that includes managing personnel, finances, advertising, and involvement with the local community.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Apalachin United Methodist Church
Apalachin, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings and funerals.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
- Organized weekly rehearsals with praise team members, ensuring each member was adequately prepared for upcoming services. Includes playing bass guitar, drums, and trombone on the team.
Pastor
Whittemore Hill UMC
Owego, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
- Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
Owner/Operator
Parlor City Cards & Collectibles
Binghamton, NY
08.2005 - 07.2021
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
- Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Managed sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits.
Pastor
Windsor UMC
Windsor, NY
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
Pastor
Abbott West Chenango UMC
Binghamton, NY
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
Youth Pastor
Endwell UMC
Edwell, NY
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Directed weekly youth meetings, special group events and overnight excursions.
- Worked with church leadership, parents and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for church youth.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Instructed and mentored youth between grades 6 and 12.
- Participated in denominational meetings to stay up-to-date on current trends in Christian ministry, in particular church planting.
Education
Bachelors of Religious Education - Pastoral Studies
Davis College
Johnson City, NY05.2018
MBA - Divinity
Colgate Rochester Crozier Divinity School
Rochester, NY MBA - Divinity, United Methodist Studies
Drew University
Madison, NJSkills
- Interdenominational Networking
- Inspirational Leadership
- Preparing Weekly Sermons
- Crisis Management
- Christian Education
- Discipleship
- Biblical Knowledge
- Small Group Facilitation
- Community Service
Affiliations
- Member of school Parent Group involved in working with others to provide monthly school community activities in which parents, children, and school staff get to know each other better and support one another in community.
- President of Brothers and Sisters of the Cross, a local religious group, designed to raise awareness of local needs and through a year end event, raise money to donate to multiple local charities.
Timeline
Pastor
Apalachin United Methodist Church
08.2021 - Current
Pastor
Whittemore Hill UMC
08.2021 - Current
Pastor
Windsor UMC
06.2020 - 03.2021
Pastor
Abbott West Chenango UMC
07.2018 - 03.2020
Youth Pastor
Endwell UMC
07.2016 - 06.2018
Owner/Operator
Parlor City Cards & Collectibles
08.2005 - 07.2021
Bachelors of Religious Education - Pastoral Studies
Davis College
MBA - Divinity
Colgate Rochester Crozier Divinity School
MBA - Divinity, United Methodist Studies
Drew University
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