Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Hands On Experience From 1992-Current (Volunteer)
Ministry Education
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Specialized Courses & Seminary Level Education Curriculums
Ministerial Recognitions
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Michael A. Abron

Westmont,IL

Summary

Dedicated worker with a proactive approach and quick learning ability. Strong work ethic complemented by effective communication skills. Committed to contributing to team success and achieving organizational objectives. Highly motivated to embrace new challenges and excel in dynamic environments.

Overview

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Certification
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year of professional experience

Work History

Youth/College Pastor

Faith United methodist Church
Downers Grove, Illinois
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Delivered pastoral care to students, supporting them through various challenges.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to coordinate mission-driven activities that aligned with community needs.
  • Developed resources for Bible studies and small group discussions, increasing engagement and participation.
  • Facilitated church events that strengthened community bonds and expanded outreach efforts.

Skills

  • Youth engagement strategies
  • Community outreach
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Event planning
  • Public speaking
  • Relationship building
  • Team mentorship
  • Conflict resolution
  • Communication
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Active listening

Hands On Experience From 1992-Current (Volunteer)

  • Original Home Church, 1992, 2010, Pastoral Support Team= Supported the senior pastor in ministry efforts to the congregational members as needed. (Hospital visits, home visits, baptism, communions, funerals, etc.), Started a Youth Church Services, Traveling Ministry Team Strengthening other churches through preaching and teaching ministry with a team sent from the local church for that purpose., (Released fully into field ministry/missional work in 2010)
  • United Faith United Methodist Church, Pastoral staff, Downers Grove, Illinois, Pastoral staff position served all ages, but special focus was placed on the youth. and young adults
  • Naperville Police Chaplain (volunteer), Naperville, Illinois, provides spiritual, mental, emotional, and practical support to law enforcement personnel and their families. Provide holistic wellness of department employees, offering guidance and assistance during times of crisis or need, conduct invocations, and support officers in a non-judgmental manner. Accompany police officials in sensitive situations, such as notifying families of injuries or deaths.
  • Founder of Kingdom Construction Crew Ministries Inc., Volunteer, 2013, Developed pastors of other local churches in community outreach/service efforts, Training ministers in chaplaincy ministry, conduct periodic trainings for church leaders, pastors, and missionary workers, In cross-cultural ministry work in non-religious settings (Marketplace Ministry)

Ministry Education

Progressive Life-Giving Word Cathedral: School Of Ministry Ministerial Licensing Training (Completed)

Seminary Level Education & Skills Curriculums: =

  • Harold John Ockenga Institute of the Gordon Conwell theological Seminary: Systematic Theology (Completed) Doctrinal educational training for pastors and church leaders.
  • Christian Leaders Institute: Seminary level Ministerial Training, Christian Theology, Pastoral Care, and Officiant education and skills curriculums (Completed)

Specialized Courses & Seminary Level Education Curriculums

  • Christian leaders Institute: 95 Credit Hour Diploma of Divinity
  • Chaplaincy Curriculum (Earned Specialize Training Certificate)
  • Emergency Chaplains Community Chaplain Curriculum (Earned Specialized Training Certificate). Organization specializes in community, police, and fire chaplain training.
  • Start Church University: Church Executive Certification (Earned Specialized Training Certificate). Organizations trains church pastors and leaders concerning spiritual, and legal knowledge specialization for church governance, ordinances, and daily functions.
  • BiblicalTraining.Org (Online Seminary/Graduate level courses) World Religion and Evangelism Curriculum, Advance Pastoral Care, Urban Ministry (Specialized Training Certificate/Badges)

Ministerial Recognitions

  • Past Licensing issued: Minister License
  • Progressive Life-Giving Word Cathedral Non-Denominational
  • Current Ministerial Ordination: Ordained Minister (Member since 2019)
  • Ordination Recognition: The Full Gospel Association Of Churches And Ministers (DBA: The Fellowship Network International) Non-Denominational

Certification

  • Diplomas
    06/16/2025 Diploma of Divinity
    06/05/2025 Diploma of Ministry
    03/27/2024 Christian Ministry Diploma
    06/05/2025 Certificate of Ministry
    05/13/2025 Pastoral Ministry Certificate
    04/20/2025 Christian Leaders Certificate
    05/14/2023 Christian Ministry Certificate

Accomplishments

  • 08/03/2023 Bible Study Leader Award
    08/03/2023 House Church Ministry Award
    08/03/2023 Pastoral Care Award
    04/13/2023 Christian Ministry Award
    04/13/2023 Prayer Ministry Award

Timeline

Youth/College Pastor

Faith United methodist Church
01.2016 - 01.2017
Michael A. Abron