Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Awards
Languages
Timeline
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Pedro Correa

Pedro Correa

West Lafayette,IN

Summary

Hispanic Church Pastor for 4 years in Local West Lafayette IN area, with Caregiver advisor for people with disabilities, Senior Pastor Indiana Conference 4 years, Assistant Lead Pastor with 4 years’ experience of increasing responsibility in congregational leadership. Committed to shepherding individuals to Christ, engaging the community in missionary work and community outreach, and devising strategies to sustain long-term operations goals. Expertise in spiritual counseling, education, and mentorship. Proven success in advancing church goals and increasing community engagement in congregation.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CAREGIVER ADVISOR FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

COMFORT KEEPERS
05.2021 - Current

PASTOR MINISTRY

SDA HISPANIC CHURCH CONGREGATION
01.2021 - Current

SENIOR PASTOR

Indiana Conference SDA
07.2017 - 09.2020

ASSISTANT PASTOR

DOWAGIAC SDA CHURCH
02.2012 - 12.2017
  • Lead church in understanding, embracing, and accomplishing mission to develop disciplines locally and globally, and engaging followers in worship, community, and ministry.
  • Assisted senior pastor to achieve mission objectives, conduct church teaching, and plan weekend services.
  • Devise and implement church vision and execute strategies to achieve short-range and long-range spiritual and organizational goals and objectives
  • Spearhead outreach and pastoral efforts such as biblical counseling.
  • Plan worship services and events, and equip staff and lay leaders to coordinate services and events; oversee staff and ensure they have resources to fulfill duties and responsibilities.
  • Support, supervise, and manage congregation staff.
  • Work with Outreach Committee to implement ministries reaching out to unchurched, inactive, and new residents of the community; direct assimilation of new members into congregation.

YOUTH ELDER

LAKEVIEW SPANISH CHURCH
06.2009 - 01.2011
  • Lead youth to understand their individual worth and to discover and develop their spiritual gifts and abilities.
  • Equip and empower youth for a life of service within God’s church and the community.
  • Ensure the integration of youth into all aspects of church life and leadership in order that they might be full participants in the mission of the church.
  • Guided Youth Program in discovery and fulfillment of its calling and mission, including casting God’s vision, encouraging spiritual development, leading congregation, and expanding congregation’s participation in mission activities.
  • Planned and delivered Youth sermons, prepared long-term preaching plans, and oversaw Sabbath school.
  • Strengthened and oversaw faith life by creating inviting Youth community of faith, empowering leadership, coordinating and supervising weekly staff meetings, and leading weekly gatherings such as Bible study.

PRESIDENT OF THE YOUTH FEDERATION OF THE ILLINOIS CONFERENCE

Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
03.2000 - 05.2005
  • Be responsible for the smooth operation of the Federation by seeing to the coordination of all committees.
  • Working as chairperson and therefore shall preside at all executive committee meetings and all general meetings of the Federation.
  • Organize the Annual Program of the Federation of Youth, Youth Congress, Youth outdoor Sports activities, Missionary and community work programs.
  • Visit and coordinate the activities of the Youth Church worship and promoting youth participation in the activities planned by the Local Conference.

Education

Master of Arts - Pastoral Ministry

SDA Theological Seminary
Berrien Springs, Mi

Religious Studies

Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo Theological Seminary

Degree - Medical Radiology

Medical School UNFV

Occupational Health Specialist

Elmhurst

Oncology Nurse

Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Congregational Leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Community Outreach
  • Program Development and Management
  • Spiritual Counseling
  • Youth Leadership development
  • Problem-solving
  • Respectful and compassionate

Accomplishments

I SPEAK, WRITE AND READ SPANISH AND ENGLISH

I prepare, teach, and supervise the Bible Studies School during the week and during religious services.
I present the Gospel in Spanish, English, or bilingual.

Affiliations

  • The National Pastors Association (NPA)
  • North American Division (NAD) Ministerial Association in North America
  • Member of the Directorate of the Ministry “Saving Families”.
  • Member of the Directorate of the Ministry “Health for the End Times”.

Certification

  • Certification in leadership, communication and public speaking
  • Course planning and organization of business.
  • Certification Training Prepare-enrich for married and unmarried couples.
  • Leadership training for institutions, organizations and youth leaders.
  • Certificate in child psychology and Adolescents.
  • Certification of Microsoft office-Word-Powerpoint- Excel.
  • CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers(2016-2025).

Awards

Distinction of High Academic Standing at Andrews University (Pastor Ministry), Champion Baptisms "America for Christ" - (Illinois Conference)., Compassion Care Award-"Northwestern Memorial Hospital".

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

CAREGIVER ADVISOR FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

COMFORT KEEPERS
05.2021 - Current

PASTOR MINISTRY

SDA HISPANIC CHURCH CONGREGATION
01.2021 - Current

SENIOR PASTOR

Indiana Conference SDA
07.2017 - 09.2020

ASSISTANT PASTOR

DOWAGIAC SDA CHURCH
02.2012 - 12.2017

YOUTH ELDER

LAKEVIEW SPANISH CHURCH
06.2009 - 01.2011

PRESIDENT OF THE YOUTH FEDERATION OF THE ILLINOIS CONFERENCE

Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
03.2000 - 05.2005

Religious Studies

Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo Theological Seminary

Degree - Medical Radiology

Medical School UNFV

Occupational Health Specialist

Elmhurst

Oncology Nurse

Northwestern Medicine

Master of Arts - Pastoral Ministry

SDA Theological Seminary