Theodros Bezabih
Lilburn,United States
Summary
Seasoned Pastor offering over three decades of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to the church. I have dedicated my life to serve the church and those in my community. I have a strong Biblical and confessional background. Mission-oriented Pastor & successful in developing robust youth ministry programs and serving as positive role model. Highly accomplished in helping youths strengthen personal relationships with God and while providing growth opportunities. Accomplished in leading groups during church-wide programs while maintaining personal commitment to Christ and Christian education. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastor
I Care International Church
06.2019 - Current
- Planting churches among refugees and immigrants population in Clarkston, Georgia.
- Preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ through different evangelistic strategies, establishing Bible fellowship group, leading & equipping the members to reach the community with the Good News.
- Developing curriculums and different programs to reach the second generation within the refugees community while also being intentional to make disciples of Jesus Christ .
- Providing spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Leading programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Planning and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Evangelistic Missionary
Christian Friends Of New Americans
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Served as a community leader & ministry leader for programs intended to reach the second generation, while faithfully preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
- Created opportunities for refugees and immigrant to get involved with events and programs in the community.
Associate Pastor
Addis Ababa Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus
01.2011 - 04.2013
- Assisted senior pastor to achieve mission objectives & conducted church teaching lessons, and plan for weekend services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided pastoral care, officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and counseling sessions.
Pastor
Gospel Of Glory Ethiopia Ministry
11.2009 - 12.2010
- Lead the discipleship training ministry and Counseling department
- Spearheaded outreach and pastoral efforts such as biblical counseling, wedding, and funeral services
- Provided trainings at different levels for the ordained and lay church leaders and ministers
Assistant Director of Counseling Department
Ruhama The True Discipleship International Ministr
12.2008 - 11.2009
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations & supervised counselors in the department
- Worked with team leaders to arrange schedules based on production requirements and available resources.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Developing counseling programs, and provide leadership for the implementation of the counseling program
Pastor
Renewal Church
09.1999 - 06.2006
- Preacher and Member of Leaders Council (Eldership Team) and Full time minister
- Led the congregation in effective programs to fulfill the Great Commission with vision, purpose and priority.
- Planed and conducted worship services, developing sermons & music leadership.
- Visits and ministers to members in homes, and hospitals.
- Conducts counseling sessions, performs wedding ceremonies and conducts funeral services.
- Worked with Church Corporate Officers, Deacons and other key leadership to carry out the mission and purpose of the church.
Education
Ph.D. - Ph.D. Specializing in Holistic Life Counseling
University of Sedona/Metaphysics
Phoenix, AZ11.2024
D.Min -
Covenant Theological Seminary
03.2020
Masters of Sacred Theology -
Concordia Seminary
St Louis, MO05.2017
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Addis Ababa University
05.2008
• Bachelor of Theology -
Evangelical Theological College of Addis Ababa
11.2005
Skills
- Pastoral Care and Counseling
- Teaching and training
- Research
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Church planting background
- Spiritual instruction
- Spiritual leadership
- Disciple-making
- Mission-oriented
- Counseling
- Leadership Development
- Biblical Knowledge
- Operations Management
- Organizational Management
- Community Service
- Public Speaking
- Shepherding
- Grief support
- Spiritual Guidance
- Sermon writing
- Crisis Intervention
- Biblically based
- Officiating
- Spiritual cultivation
- Organizational Leadership
- Discipleship training
- Teaching
- Sick visitation familiarity
- Crisis Management
- Preaching
- Grief counseling
- Sermon Preparation
Websites
Certification
- Relationship Coach, International Associations of Professions Career College—February 8, 2024
- Mental Health Coach, Light University - February 2, 2024
- Certificate for Prescription of Hope, A Christian Response to HIV/AIDS Workshop by Samaritan’s Purse International Relief, September 17, 2007.
- Certificate of Appreciation for Participation in Teaching on Biblical Education for Africa Evangelistic Enterprise Ethiopia with Evangelical Churches Fellowship (Eva. SUE.) and Scripture Union.
- Certificate of Appreciation for Participation in Teaching on Biblical Education for Addis Ababa Full Gospel Church, Kolfe Tselot Bet.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Pastor
I Care International Church
06.2019 - Current
Evangelistic Missionary
Christian Friends Of New Americans
06.2017 - 06.2019
Associate Pastor
Addis Ababa Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus
01.2011 - 04.2013
Pastor
Gospel Of Glory Ethiopia Ministry
11.2009 - 12.2010
Assistant Director of Counseling Department
Ruhama The True Discipleship International Ministr
12.2008 - 11.2009
Pastor
Renewal Church
09.1999 - 06.2006
Ph.D. - Ph.D. Specializing in Holistic Life Counseling
University of Sedona/Metaphysics
D.Min -
Covenant Theological Seminary
Masters of Sacred Theology -
Concordia Seminary
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Addis Ababa University
• Bachelor of Theology -
Evangelical Theological College of Addis Ababa
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