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Samuel Nzoikorera

Lewiston

Summary

Dynamic minister with expertise in community engagement, conflict resolution, and cultural sensitivity. Proven track record in mentoring junior ministers and enhancing congregational growth through strategic outreach initiatives.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Minister

Northern New England Conference
Westbrook, ME
05.2019 - Current
  • Led community outreach initiatives to strengthen congregational engagement and support local missions.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans for worship services, enhancing spiritual growth of congregation.
  • Mentored junior ministers, fostering professional development and ensuring alignment with organizational values.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution within congregation, promoting unity and a positive church environment.

Cook

Quality Chef Foods/Craft Heinz, Food Services
Cedar Rapids
10.2001 - 11.2015

· Worked for Heinz Food services in several positions:

Freezer operator, Assembly line, as a cook

As a freezer operator, my responsibility was fo operate an electrical pallet jack, and move pallets of frozen soups to an assembly line, to be prepared for a shipping.

As Assembly line worker, I worked in a prep room where we assembled the ingredients for the soups that were going to be cooked.

As a cook, we were given recopies to follow as we made the different kinds of soups. The more time I spent in this company, the more it evolved into high tech that simplified of jobs.

Court House Translator

Linn County Court House
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2006 - 08.2012
  • Translated legal documents, ensuring linguistic accuracy and compliance with court standards.
  • Collaborated with legal staff to clarify terminology and enhance translation quality.
  • Assisted in the development of bilingual resources for court proceedings and community outreach.
  • Streamlined translation processes, reducing turnaround time for critical legal documents.
  • Translated English to Kirundi/Kinyarwanda Vice versa during court hearing for that demographic that could not speak English.

Education

Master of Arts - Pastoral Ministry

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
12-2024

GED -

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
06-2013

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN
05-2019

Skills

    I relate well with people of all cultures and backgrounds

    I love learning new languages so I can learn to communicate anyone

    I am good student of Scriptures

    I am a pastor at heart

    I am community oriented individual

    I am also a preacher

    I am a teachable person

Certification

I have an ordination Certificate

  • [Area of certification], [Northern New England Conference] - [July 2025]. I was ordained as a full time clergy for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This gives me the right to function as a pastor in this organization around the world.

Languages

Kirundi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Minister

Northern New England Conference
05.2019 - Current

Court House Translator

Linn County Court House
05.2006 - 08.2012

Cook

Quality Chef Foods/Craft Heinz, Food Services
10.2001 - 11.2015

Master of Arts - Pastoral Ministry

Andrews University

GED -

Kirkwood Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

Southern Adventist University
Samuel Nzoikorera