Manuel Rahmeh
Miami,FL
Summary
Experienced mission-driven Priest with 8+ years in organizational leadership. Successful in creating an inspirational environment and overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry, and worship ministry. Highly skilled at developing and shepherding new and existing church members, fostering a welcoming atmosphere. Committed to driving growth and fostering spiritual growth within the community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Our Lady Of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church
11.2021 - Current
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 18 to 40 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
- Taught and counseled youth ages 12 to 18.
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
Vicar
St Anthony Maronite Church
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Gathered, organized and modeled data for reports and presentations
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Christian Education Director
St Joseph School
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Delivered instruction, supervision and consultation to individuals in pastoral education program
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
- Collaborated with training team and developed missionary and member care training that met educational and spiritual needs in the school
- Offered Christian education, pastoral care and spiritual support in high-stress environment
- Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
Vicar - Pastor
St Joseph Church Beirut
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services
- Facilitated guidance programs focused on helping youth prepare for college or vocational education opportunities
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry
- Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children
Deacon
Resurrection Cathedral Rabieh
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Worked on three dimensions: liturgy, word and service
- Assisted the bishop and priests.
Education
Master of Arts - Theology
Holy Spirit University
Kaslik, Lebanon08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Holy Spirit University
Kaslik, Lebanon01.2017
Skills
- Spiritual instruction
- Mercy ministry
- Staff Leadership
- Officiating
- Pastoral counseling
- Preaching
- Mission-oriented
- Crisis Management
- Small Group Facilitation
- Teaching
- Biblical Knowledge
Missions
- Pastoral missions in Egypt 2014 and 2015
- Mission with syrian refugees 2011 - 2020
- St Louis Beirut Hospital Chaplain 2018 - 2019
- Jails chaplain in Beirut 2018 - 2020
Skills
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, RR
Responsibilities
- Noursat Tv Treasurer and Board Member (Since 2021)
- Noursat Task force founder and president (since 2022)
- Caritas Lebanon Task Force vice president (since 2024)
- Current news editor at The Manornite Voice Since February 2024
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Aramaic
Professional Working
Spanish
Full Professional
Greek
Elementary
Hebrew
Elementary
Timeline
Pastor
Our Lady Of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church
11.2021 - Current
Vicar
St Anthony Maronite Church
11.2020 - 10.2021
Vicar - Pastor
St Joseph Church Beirut
08.2018 - 10.2020
Christian Education Director
St Joseph School
10.2017 - 10.2020
Deacon
Resurrection Cathedral Rabieh
09.2016 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Theology
Holy Spirit University
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Holy Spirit University
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