Microsoft
Yuna Sabet
Pastor/International Church Planter
Concord,CA
Summary
Mission-driven church planter/pastor with more than 15 years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Pastor
North Creek Iranian Church
Walnut Creek, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Preaching scripture vers by vers to the congregation, organizing charitable activities and church events and meeting with members to help them strengthen their faith or overcome significant life change
- Counseled members by providing wisdom and guidance to help overcome and face interpersonal issues.
- Organized group activities and led weekly Bible study meetings.
- Provided counseling to students with spiritual and personal issues and maintained relationships with students.
- Completed field mission overseas to assist native peoples in learning about Christ.
Pastor of Worship
Walnut Creek Iranian Church
Walnut Creek, CA
09.2015 - 07.2021
- Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
- Oversaw budget and programming for worship arts ministry and engaged outside services economically and responsibly.
- Wrote and implemented innovative worship programs and documented worship plans for easy future retrieval.
- Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for congregation.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Pastor
Dubai First Farsi Speaker Church
Dubai, UAE, Non
01.2007 - 10.2012
- Led the church in worship, Bible study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Pastor
Iranian Church
Tehran, Iran , Non
01.2000 - 10.2007
- Led cell groups and church pastors and leaders in 10 cities
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
Pastor of Worship
AOG Church
Tehran, Iran , Non
01.1996 - 06.2005
- Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
- Wrote and implemented innovative worship programs and documented worship plans for easy future retrieval.
Education
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Azad University
Tehran, Iran 09.1995 - 01.2000
Associate of Arts - Religious Studies
Nations University
New Orleans, LA 09.2006 - 07.2011
Associate of Arts - Church Planting
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC 10.2018 - Current
Skills
Spiritual leadership
Congregational care
Officiating
Spiritual instruction
New member assimilation
Operations management
Youth ministry
Disciple-making
Biblically based
Public speaking
Organization and Time Management
Mercy ministry
Pastoral counseling
First Aid/CPR
Software
Certification
Worship leader, Integrity music- 3 months
Interests
Playing music
Song writing
Watching movies and sports
Riding bicycle
Running
Timeline
Senior Pastor
North Creek Iranian Church
08.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - Church Planting
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
10.2018 - Current
Pastor of Worship
Walnut Creek Iranian Church
09.2015 - 07.2021
Pastor
Dubai First Farsi Speaker Church
01.2007 - 10.2012
Associate of Arts - Religious Studies
Nations University
09.2006 - 07.2011
Worship leader, Integrity music- 3 months
09-2001
Pastor
Iranian Church
01.2000 - 10.2007
Pastor of Worship
AOG Church
01.1996 - 06.2005
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Azad University
09.1995 - 01.2000