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Training
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Olabanji Onamuti

Newark,New Jersey

Summary

Seasoned priest and pastor offering 12 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to members of the churches I served and is serving. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, youth ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning.

Pursuing a vibrant ministerial path in the body of Christ and looking for collaboration in any corporate organization with the vision to serve God and humanity, thereby offering myself for opportunity for growth and self-development: impacting and contributing positively to the Church of God by preaching the unfailing Word of God, fulfilling my other priestly functions with canonical obedience, working smart, having clarity of purpose and putting to play creativity, solid interpersonal/communicative skills, high ministerial/ethical practice and being result oriented which are characterized by purpose driven vision, objectivity and resourcefulness by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Rector

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF BETHANY
04.2022 - Current
  • Minister in Yoruba language to members of the congregation.
  • Evangelize and assist in the church growth.
  • Perform other priestly functions according to the Canon law.

Christian Religious Studies Teacher (Part-time)

ST ANNES’ GIRLS SCHOOL (SENIOR)
01.2018 - 09.2021
  • Taught Senior Secondary School girls Christian Religious Studies according to the curricula of West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) And National Examination Council (NECO).

Curate/Youth Chaplain

St. Mary’s Anglican Church
07.2017 - 09.2021
  • Performed priestly functions and other works assigned by the Vicar
  • Assisted the Vicar in matters relating to the youths of the church.

Assistant Diocesan Youth Chaplain 2

DIOCESE OF IBADAN (CHURCH OF NIGERIA, ANGLICAN COMMUNION)
04.2014 - 07.2020
  • Assisted in matters relating to the youths of the Diocese.

Priest-In-Charge

St Thomas' Anglican Church
07.2016 - 06.2017
  • Chaired monthly Church Council meeting to support the all-round growth of the church.
  • Oversaw the affairs of the Church.
  • Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to the congregation.
  • Prepared candidates for confirmation by the Lord Bishop
  • Performed other priestly functions.

Curate/Youth Chaplain

All Souls’ Church
08.2012 - 07.2016
  • Performed priestly functions and other works assigned by the Vicar
  • Assisted the Vicar and reported to the same, matters relating to the Youths of the Church.

Ministerial Student on Internship

CHAPEL OF THE RESURRECTION
11.2011 - 06.2012
  • Supported the Chaplaincy in spiritual matters, and preaching, reading the scripture, and prayers as requested.

Ministerial Student on Internship

ST. MATTHAIAS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH
09.2011 - 10.2011
  • Supported the Vicar in spiritual matters, and preaching, reading the scripture, and prayers as requested.

Ministerial Student on Internship

ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH
02.2010 - 06.2010
  • Supported the Vicar in spiritual matters, and preaching, reading the scripture, and prayers as requested.

Ministerial Student on Internship

ST. DAVID’S EVANGELICAL ANGLICAN CHURCH
09.2009 - 12.2009
  • Supported the Vicar in spiritual matters, and preaching, reading the scripture, and prayers as requested.

Education

University of Ibadan Consultancy Services
Ibadan, Nigeria
04.2016

Diploma in Theology (Dip. Th.) -

Immanuel College of Theology And Christian Education
Samonda, Ibadan
06.2012

Certificate in Nigerian Languages Studies (Cert.NLS) -

Crowther Graduate Theological Seminary
Igbein, Abeokuta, Nigeria
08.2011

Diploma in Religious Studies (Dip. R.S.) -

University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria
06.2010

Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labour Relations – B.Sc. (Hons) -

Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
05.2008

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (NECO) -

Owajoba High School
Akure, Ondo State Nigeria
06.2001

First School Leaving Certificate -

Christ Church Primary School
Ijebu Ife Ogun State, Nigeria
07.1994

Skills

  • Pastoral Counseling
  • Discipleship
  • Spiritual Direction
  • Church Administration
  • Preaching/Teaching
  • Strategic leadership

References

Available on request.

Training

  • Attended ‘Mountains Moving Festival’ June 14 – 23, 2014 in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa. I joined other young people from Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Asia who are committed to bringing about/building community-based responses that address underlying social problems on individuals, institutions, communities at national and/or international level.
  • Attended the first Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop for Religious leaders on HIV Stigma and Discrimination in Nigeria organized by Christian Health Association of Nigeria (CHAN) in conjunction with Africa Christian Health Associations Platform (ACHAP), sponsored by Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) through Nigeria's National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) between 9th - 13th July 2018.

Timeline

Assistant Rector

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF BETHANY
04.2022 - Current

Christian Religious Studies Teacher (Part-time)

ST ANNES’ GIRLS SCHOOL (SENIOR)
01.2018 - 09.2021

Curate/Youth Chaplain

St. Mary’s Anglican Church
07.2017 - 09.2021

Priest-In-Charge

St Thomas' Anglican Church
07.2016 - 06.2017

Assistant Diocesan Youth Chaplain 2

DIOCESE OF IBADAN (CHURCH OF NIGERIA, ANGLICAN COMMUNION)
04.2014 - 07.2020

Curate/Youth Chaplain

All Souls’ Church
08.2012 - 07.2016

Ministerial Student on Internship

CHAPEL OF THE RESURRECTION
11.2011 - 06.2012

Ministerial Student on Internship

ST. MATTHAIAS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH
09.2011 - 10.2011

Ministerial Student on Internship

ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH
02.2010 - 06.2010

Ministerial Student on Internship

ST. DAVID’S EVANGELICAL ANGLICAN CHURCH
09.2009 - 12.2009

University of Ibadan Consultancy Services

Diploma in Theology (Dip. Th.) -

Immanuel College of Theology And Christian Education

Certificate in Nigerian Languages Studies (Cert.NLS) -

Crowther Graduate Theological Seminary

Diploma in Religious Studies (Dip. R.S.) -

University of Ibadan

Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labour Relations – B.Sc. (Hons) -

Olabisi Onabanjo University

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (NECO) -

Owajoba High School

First School Leaving Certificate -

Christ Church Primary School
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