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Luis Barrios

CRANSTON

Summary

Licensed minister with extensive experience delivering impactful sermons and leading prayer and intercession in-person and on social media. Skilled in public communication and organizational management, I excel in nurturing relationships, and promoting spiritual growth through exposition of the Word of God. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and drive successful ministry events through effective communication and strategic planning.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Minister

Grace For The Nations
01.2025 - Current
  • Authored and preached biblically sound sermons and teachings at local churches.
  • Planed and conducted healing and deliverance services at local churches in the RI area.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, prayer, and discipleship.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through planning of in-person ministry events and networking with other spiritual leaders.

Lead Minster and Co-Host

The Grace Podcast
08.2023 - Current
  • Prepared, outlined, and preached weekly 10-30 minute biblical teachings geared towards contextual explanation and proclaiming of the Gospel.
  • Prepared, outlined, and preached 45-60 minute podcast episodes geared towards spiritual maturity of Christians looking for deeper understanding of the Word of God.
  • Managed editing, posting and promoting of The Grace Podcast With Luis & Melissa and he Grace Podcast Teachings episodes.
  • Managed social media posting and promotion of ministry events and The Grace Podcast episodes and content.

Owner and Operator

Ocean State Carshare
04.2022 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day operations of carshare business including cleaning, delivery, minor maintenance and customer service.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Monitored market conditions or car rentals to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Interacted with customers to build connection, nurture relationships, and promote repeat business.

Core Launch Team Member

Sanctuary North Church
04.2016 - 06.2019
  • Set-up and breakdown of equipment, chairs and stage for weekly worship services.
  • Sound engineering and management during worship services and weekly practices.
  • Periodic preaching and leading during Sunday worship services.
  • Periodic leading of prayer meetings for Core Launch Team and Homegroup settings.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public And Professional Communication

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
12-2014

Skills

  • Contextual Biblical research and analysis
  • Public preaching and teaching
  • Organizational management
  • Social media engagement
  • Pastoral counseling
  • Media relations
  • Conflict resolution
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Leading prayer and intercession

Certification

Licensed Minister through Christ For The Nations (CFN Network)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lead Minister

Grace For The Nations
01.2025 - Current

Lead Minster and Co-Host

The Grace Podcast
08.2023 - Current

Owner and Operator

Ocean State Carshare
04.2022 - Current

Core Launch Team Member

Sanctuary North Church
04.2016 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Public And Professional Communication

Rhode Island College
Luis Barrios