Misael Cornelio
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Passionate Hispanic educator and pastor with achievements in providing spiritual leadership to individuals of diverse, multicultural backgrounds. Also, with significant foreign travel and cross-cultural work experience. Skilled in directing day-to-day operations when developing programs to grow ministry and outreach. Successful in providing Christian education and leadership to members within the Hispanic community.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of the School of Mission
Southern Pacific District Assemblies of God
La Puente, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Promoted the growth of the School of Mission in terms of accreditations from regulatory institutions such as the Hispanic Theological Association (ATH) and the Association for Hispanic Theological Education (AETH).
- Recruited, trained, and oversaw 25 teachers and volunteers to support program operations.
- Developed, administered and updated complete educational program serving more than 80 students with diverse cultural backgrounds, and academic preparation.
- Worked effectively with faculty, volunteers, and allied ministries within the Southern Pacific District to achieve the goals of the School of Mission.
- Prepared and taught seminars and course materials on topics of Mission and Theology for the School of Mission.
Instructor in Training
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA
01.2021 - Current
- As a PhD. Student Instructor in Training and Student Representative to the Center for Missiological Research (CMR) Academic Committee.
- Completed frequent assessments of training materials, structure, and success rates in order to enhance the program.
- Kept students on track by assigning and supervising activities and giving constructive feedback.
- Participated in preparation of class sessions and course development.
- Courses: Christian Anthropology from the Margins, Biblia, Contexto y Post Modernismo.
Teaching Assistant
Fuller theological seminary
Pasadena, CA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Facilitated class discussions, monitored student progress, advised students, and graded course papers, in absence of professor.
Spanish Pastor Serving in Singapore
Trinity Christian Centre
Singapore
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Serving in the role of Spanish pastor:
- Led retreats to spread work and faith of personal religion to different peoples.
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
- Collaborated closely with individuals to better understand unique issues and determine appropriate levels of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings and funerals.
Missionary Serving in the Philippines
Assemblies of God - World Missions
Baguio City, Philippines
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Led a group of Disciples, conducted weekly training meetings, followed up on goals, and sent progress reports to the mission director and supporters.
- I increased missionary effectiveness by providing training in the use of orality in communicating the word of God, small group discipleship, problem-solving, and working strategy skills of 50 native missionaries.
- Gathered information and prepared materials for use in daily devotions, prayer meetings and Bible studies.
- Handled emotionally disturbing situations.
Missionary Serving in India
Assemblies of God - World Missions
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
02.2010 - 12.2015
- Served by equipping the church to fulfill His work and purposes, and to share with the unsaved how to attain real life and true liberty in Christ.
- In partnership with The Assemblies of God of North India (AGNI) Part of God’s Work in South and East Asia Planned, organized and executed the distribution of Audio Bibles for more than 100 villages in a population of 5 million people and led workshops on the practical use of the Bible, community relationship building, and leadership skills for local pastors.
- Prepared all essential biblical educational planning and acquiring core competencies for 132 children and eight teachers in a local primary school for two years.
Assistant Pastor
Centro Evangelístico Church
Santiago, Dominican Republic
01.2004 - 12.2009
- I Supported role of the Senior Pastor and fulfilled objectives as directed in that role, provided emotional and spiritual support to families and worked with staff and church leaders, organized the small group ministry.
- Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
- Facilitated and participated in prayer services while honoring religious preferences of patients, loved ones and staff within hospital.
- Delivered high level of spiritual guidance, emotional support and practical assistance to residents, loved ones and employee teams.
- Collaborated closely with individuals to better understand unique issues and determine appropriate levels of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Gathered information and prepared materials for use in daily devotions, prayer meetings and Bible studies.
- Handled emotionally disturbing situations.
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings and funerals.
Education
PhD Student - Intercultural, Multicultural, And Diversity Studies
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA06.2024
Master of Divinity (MDiv) - International Development
Fuller Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - Intercultural Studies
Asia Pacific Theological Seminary (APTS)
English Language / Certificate -
CINCEL Language School
B.B.A., Bachelor of Business Administration -
CornelioMisaelPontificia Universidad Católica Madre & Maestra
Skills
- Intercultural Competence
- Christian education
- Extensive experience with Hispanic communities
- Bilingual English / Spanish
- Teamwork
- Active listening
- Leadership skills
- Outreach and Missions
- Spiritual/Pastoral Counseling
- MS Office
Ministry experience
- Text
- Thank
Professional Memberships
- Society for Pentecostal Studies
- Association for Hispanic Theological Education /AETH
- Asociación Teológica Hispana (ATH) (Hispanic Theological Association)
- American Society of Missiology
References
References available upon request
Languages
Spanish – (Native)
English - Fluent (Speaking, reading and writing skills)
Certification
- Keeping Children Safe - Injury Prevention in Early Care and Education Settings
- Mandated Reporter Clergy Training
- Mandated Reporter General Training
- CPR / AED / First-Aid (Adult / Child / Infant / Choking) AED / Injury & Universal Precautions
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Director of the School of Mission
Southern Pacific District Assemblies of God
05.2021 - Current
Instructor in Training
Fuller Theological Seminary
01.2021 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Fuller theological seminary
01.2020 - 01.2021
Spanish Pastor Serving in Singapore
Trinity Christian Centre
02.2018 - 01.2019
Missionary Serving in the Philippines
Assemblies of God - World Missions
06.2015 - 01.2018
Missionary Serving in India
Assemblies of God - World Missions
02.2010 - 12.2015
Assistant Pastor
Centro Evangelístico Church
01.2004 - 12.2009
PhD Student - Intercultural, Multicultural, And Diversity Studies
Fuller Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity (MDiv) - International Development
Fuller Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - Intercultural Studies
Asia Pacific Theological Seminary (APTS)
English Language / Certificate -
CINCEL Language School
B.B.A., Bachelor of Business Administration -
CornelioMisaelPontificia Universidad Católica Madre & Maestra
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