Mafu Alaelua
Anchorage
Summary
Compassionate pastoral assistant focused on delivering effective pastoral care and facilitating educational initiatives. Committed to fostering teamwork and enhancing community engagement through targeted outreach and support programs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastoral Assistant
Christian Worship Center UCC
Anchorage, AK
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated in the design and execution of outreach programs to foster deeper connections within the congregation.
- Oversaw event logistics and facilitated smooth operations for worship services.
- Engaged with ministry leaders to develop comprehensive educational materials that support spiritual growth initiatives.
- Streamlined communication processes between church staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of teamwork and cooperation.
- Assisted in planning and coordinating community outreach programs to enhance congregation engagement.
- Supported worship services by organizing logistics and ensuring seamless operation of events.
Pastoral Assistant
Congregational Christian Church of Samoa
Pago Pago, AS
10.2010 - 07.2021
- Managed community outreach initiatives aimed at increasing church participation and promoting local development efforts.
- Directed weekly Bible study gatherings, focusing on spiritual enrichment and increasing congregational engagement.
- Developed curriculum for youth programs, enhancing educational offerings and promoting faith-based learning.
- Assisted in worship service planning, ensuring seamless execution of liturgical elements and member involvement.
- Assisted in planning and coordinating community outreach programs to enhance congregation engagement.
- Supported worship services by organizing logistics and ensuring seamless operation of events.
Education
Certificate of Theological Studies - Theology
Kanana Fou College
Pago Pago, AS07-2003
Skills
- Spiritual leadership
- Pastoral care
- Small group facilitation
- Grief support
- Sermon preparation
- Youth ministry
- Prayer guidance
- Worship planning
- Religious education
- Spiritual counseling
- Biblical studies
- Funeral officiation
- Pastoral counseling
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Marriage counseling
- Administrative tasks
- Event organization
- Social and religious assistance
- Willingness to learn
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Pastoral Assistant
Christian Worship Center UCC
01.2022 - Current
Pastoral Assistant
Congregational Christian Church of Samoa
10.2010 - 07.2021
Certificate of Theological Studies - Theology
Kanana Fou College