Obed J. Salazar
Eau Claire,WI
Summary
To bring people into a relationship with Jesus by serving, teaching, and empowering them through my ministry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate/Youth Pastor
Wisconsin Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
06.2023 - 12.2025
- Served in a three-church district.
- Developed and led weekly worship services, enhancing spiritual growth.
- Provided pastoral care through counseling and support, fostering a compassionate church environment.
- Coordinated outreach programs, promoting community involvement and service opportunities among members.
- Preached on a weekly basis.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents.
- Coordinated special events such as baptisms, baby dedications and funerals, providing pastoral care during significant moments in members lives.
- Served as mentor to children and youth in church community, offering baptismal studies and assisted Club Ministries (Adventurers and Pathfinders).
Ministerial Trainee
Southern Adventist University/East Ridge Seventh-day Adventist Church
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided Bible studies to interests.
- Lead out in outreach programs.
- Assisted all the different departments of the church to learn their function.
- Assisted in pastoral care, visiting members and interests.
- Contributed to the development of effective discipleship by using the Natural Church Development survey.
Intern Associate Pastor
Rhinelander Seventh-day Adventist Church
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Preached and taught the Sabbath School lesson on a regular basis.
- Led Bible studies to interests from the community.
- Organized and presented preaching and evangelism seminars for members.
- Assisted and visited church members.
- Planned and Directed the Vacation Bible School.
- Planned and presented an 8-day evangelistic series that yielded three souls to commit their lives to Jesus.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology (Ministerial)
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN05.2023
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Experienced public speaker
- Proficient in technology
- Detail-oriented approach
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Efficient mission planning
- Youth mentorship
- Commitment to professional standards
- Leadership development
- Effective communication
Timeline
Associate/Youth Pastor
Wisconsin Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
06.2023 - 12.2025
Intern Associate Pastor
Rhinelander Seventh-day Adventist Church
06.2022 - 08.2022
Ministerial Trainee
Southern Adventist University/East Ridge Seventh-day Adventist Church
08.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Theology (Ministerial)
Southern Adventist University