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SAM SKARIA

Pastor
Dallas,Texas
SAM SKARIA

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Part Time

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefits

Summary

With over 20 years of pastoral experience, I am passionate about leading and nurturing congregations through teaching, strategic community outreach, and humble mentorship. My focus is on equipping others for service while demonstrating God's trustworthiness and integrity.

Overview

1
Certification
24
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Park Cities Baptist Church

Resident
08.2025 - 06.2026

Job overview

  • Contributed to the development of spiritual growth programs.
  • Mentored congregants to support personal and spiritual development
  • Participated in leadership training and theological coaching from senior staff to strengthen leadership skills

Hope Café

Barista
01.2023 - 01.2026

Job overview

  • Handled preparation and serving of high-quality coffee drinks, provided excellent customer service, and kept the cafe clean and efficient.
  • Crafted high-quality espresso beverages, ensuring excellent taste and presentation.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to meet health standards.
  • Assisted customers with menu selections, providing personalized recommendations.

New Life Fellowship Church

Lead pastor
01.2016 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Articulated primary theological vision to guide congregational growth and spiritual development
  • Delivered impactful sermons and teachings to engage congregants and foster community connection
  • Directed strategic initiatives to align the church's mission and staff both spiritually and organizationally.

New Life Fellowship church

Associate Pastor
01.2002 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Provided support as the trusted “right hand” to the senior pastor.
  • Provided spiritual guidance to individuals and groups, enhancing their faith journeys
  • Coordinated operations, managed calendar, facilitated staff & volunteer engagement, administered ministry programs, maintained database & records, and oversaw communication & marketing efforts

Education

Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas, Texas

Master of Theology
01.2023 - Current

University Overview

Anticipated May 2028.

Faith Theological Seminary
Adoor, Kerala, India

Bachelor of Theology
01.1998 - 05.2002

Skills

  • Skilled in conflict resolution
  • Team player
  • Adaptable
  • Spiritual counseling
  • Trustworthy
  • Community Engagement
  • Empathy

Certification

Healing group facilitator, Dallas Theological Seminary., Relative wisdom, Dallas Theological Seminary., Small Group Facilitation, Bee World., Ministry Safe Sexual Abuse Awareness Training.

Reference

References available upon request.

Timeline

Resident

Park Cities Baptist Church
08.2025 - 06.2026

Dallas Theological Seminary

Master of Theology
01.2023 - Current

Barista

Hope Café
01.2023 - 01.2026

Lead pastor

New Life Fellowship Church
01.2016 - 12.2022

Associate Pastor

New Life Fellowship church
01.2002 - 01.2015

Faith Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Theology
01.1998 - 05.2002
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