Luka Mutsigwa
Celina,Texas
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated chaplain with a strong commitment to providing emotional, spiritual, and pastoral care to individuals and families facing end-of-life challenges. Skilled in active listening, grief counseling, and offering spiritual support across diverse faith backgrounds. Brings a unique combination of counseling experience, pastoral service, and academic grounding to promote comfort, dignity, and hope in hospice settings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Pastor,
Forward In Faith Ministries International
08.2025 - Current
- Led community outreach programs to foster engagement and support among congregants.
- Developed and implemented educational workshops for spiritual growth and leadership training.
- Oversaw volunteer coordination, enhancing team effectiveness and participation in church activities.
- Provided pastoral care through counseling sessions, promoting emotional and spiritual well-being.
Volunteer Counsellor
Avalon Memory Care
01.2025 - Current
- - Provides one-on-one counseling to patients and families experiencing grief, loss, and life-limiting illnesses.
- - Offers emotional support and spiritual guidance tailored to individual beliefs and values.
- - Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic patient care.
Volunteer Assistant Pastor
Forward in Faith Ministries International
01.2025 - Current
- - Assists in leading worship services, delivering sermons, and providing pastoral care to congregants.
- - Visits sick and homebound members to offer prayer, encouragement, and practical support.
- - Facilitates small group Bible studies and provided mentorship to church members.
Fulltime Pastor
Forward In Faith Ministries
01.1998 - 10.2024
- - Provided spiritual leadership, vision, and oversight for a congregation, fostering growth in faith, community engagement, and discipleship.
- - Preached and taught biblical principles weekly, delivering relevant and inspiring messages tailored to diverse audiences.
- - Led and coordinated worship services, sacraments, special events, and pastoral programs to meet the spiritual needs of members.
- - Provided pastoral care, counseling, and crisis support to individuals and families, assisting them with various life situations.
- - Directed church administration, finances, and ministry teams, ensuring effective operations and alignment with the church’s mission.
Education
Diploma - Chaplaincy
Dallas School of Chaplaincy
Dallas, Texas08.2025
Bachelor of Theology - undefined
New life Bible Institute
ZW01.1999
Contemporary Diploma - Diplomacy & International Relations
Zimbabwe School of Diplomacy
Harare, Zimbabwe02-2021
Skills
- - Spiritual & Emotional Support
- - Grief & Bereavement Counseling
- - Pastoral Care & Prayer Ministry
- - Communication & Active Listening
- - Interfaith & Culturally Sensitive Care
- - End-of-Life Support
Timeline
Assistant Pastor,
Forward In Faith Ministries International
08.2025 - Current
Volunteer Counsellor
Avalon Memory Care
01.2025 - Current
Volunteer Assistant Pastor
Forward in Faith Ministries International
01.2025 - Current
Fulltime Pastor
Forward In Faith Ministries
01.1998 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Theology - undefined
New life Bible Institute
Diploma - Chaplaincy
Dallas School of Chaplaincy
Contemporary Diploma - Diplomacy & International Relations
Zimbabwe School of Diplomacy