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Uzoma Ebiriekwe

Carson,CA

Summary

Seasoned pastor with over 13years experience of providing spiritual leadership to individuals of diverse backgrounds. Highly adept in preparing sermons, leading worship services and providing pastoral care and counseling. Skilled in directing day-to-day operations when developing programs to grow ministry and outreach.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Pastor

Resurrection Int. Anglican Church
Gardena, CA
02.2020 - Current
  • Cultivated meaningful relationships with church members through pastoral care visits.
  • Managed budgeting process to ensure financial stability of the church's operations.
  • Organized outreach programs that provided assistance to local communities in need.
  • Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
  • Conducted weddings and baptism for both infants and adults
  • Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services or events.
  • Prepares sermons and Preaches to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
  • Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
  • Developed and implemented weekly worship services for teenagers.
  • Counseled teens on life issues such as relationships, peer pressure, and self-esteem.

Lead Pastor

St James Anglican Church
Okota, Lagos Nigeria
02.2014 - 12.2019
  • Provided spiritual guidance and leadership to church members.
  • Organized weekly worship services, Bible study groups, prayer meetings, and other special events.
  • Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services or events.
  • Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
  • Drafted articles and delivered speeches to share information about religious issues.
  • Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
  • Participated in fundraising to support congregational activities.

Pastor

Liberation Anglican Church
Ikotun, Lagos Nigeria
01.2010 - 11.2013
  • Provided spiritual guidance and leadership to church members.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive vision for the church's growth and development.
  • Organized weekly worship services, Bible study groups, prayer meetings, and other special events.
  • Created sermon outlines and delivered inspirational sermons on Sunday mornings.
  • Cultivated meaningful relationships with church members through pastoral care visits.
  • Recruited, trained, managed, and supervised staff members in order to ensure operational efficiency of the church.
  • Managed budgeting process to ensure financial stability of the church's operations.
  • Organized outreach programs that provided assistance to local communities in need.
  • Coordinated with other churches in the area for joint ministry opportunities.
  • Lead fundraising efforts for mission trips and special projects.
  • Engaged in public speaking engagements regarding topics relevant to faith-based organizations.
  • Collaborated with music directors and choir leaders to create inspiring worship experiences.
  • Managed all aspects of ministry.
  • Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.

President

Anglican Student Fellowship Nigeria
Awka, Anambra
01.1997 - 10.1998
  • Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
  • Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.
  • Established fundraising strategies to increase financial support for programs and services.
  • Provided leadership and guidance on budgeting decisions to maximize resources available.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Imo State University
Owerri, Nigeria
11-2006

High School Diploma -

St John Chrysostom Junior Seminary
Osina, Imo State, Nigeria
09-1996

Skills

  • Sermon Preparation
  • Preaching
  • Public Speaking
  • Community Service
  • Mission-oriented
  • Small Group Facilitation
  • Operations Management
  • Teaching
  • Biblical Knowledge
  • Spiritual Guidance
  • Inspirational leadership
  • Discipleship
  • Counseling
  • Organizational Leadership

Timeline

Lead Pastor

Resurrection Int. Anglican Church
02.2020 - Current

Lead Pastor

St James Anglican Church
02.2014 - 12.2019

Pastor

Liberation Anglican Church
01.2010 - 11.2013

President

Anglican Student Fellowship Nigeria
01.1997 - 10.1998

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Imo State University

High School Diploma -

St John Chrysostom Junior Seminary
Uzoma Ebiriekwe