Zulema Vega Torres
Marianao
Summary
Experienced with establishing and growing new faith communities. Utilizes strong leadership and strategic planning to create thriving congregations. Knowledge of community outreach and team collaboration. Expertise in curriculum development, fundraising, planning, small group-leading and camp designing.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pioneer Church Planter
Almendares Baptist Church
Marianao
01.2021 - Current
- Implement a simple discipleship program to deepen women`s spiritual growth and and their commitment to serving Jesus and one another.
- Recruit and train volunteer teams for children's and women's ministry.
- Implemented outreach strategies to benefit the community and give them the opportunity to respond to God's care through the church.
- Oversee most event planning, and facilitate the communication among congregants.
- Provide pastoral care for congregants during times of crisis or personal struggle through counseling sessions, hospital visits, and prayer support.
- Create opportunities for the church to socialize and rest
Pioneer Church Planter
Santo Suarez Baptist Church Moises N. Mc Call
Marianao, Cuba
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Befriended a community and shared my faith with all those who were open.
- Coordinated 5 outreach campaigns
- Encouraged new believers to develop a personal relationship with God.
- Established the rhythms of the meetings to study the Bible and worship God.
- Welcomed the new church at our house and helped with worship and the children. The new church has met every Sunday for two years, they help each other and pray for one another.
- Equipped new believers so they could also reach out to their friends and family, and created opportunities so these sojourners could experience church and hear more about Jesus.
Youth Minister
Baptist Church of Santos Suárez
10 De Octubre
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Designed our youth group’s curriculum and discipleship materials.
- Carefully crafted the teaching program of 6 youth camps, created the materials and selected the most suitable teaching methods.
- Maintained excellent relationships with the church pastor, the kids and their parents.
- Built up a team of volunteers and provided training in small group, evangelism counselling, team work and discipleship; resulting in inspired and guided youth.
- Taught and conducted workshops on Evangelism and Discipleship in National Youth Training Camps.
- Designed outreach activities such as sports competitions, game afternoons, movie nights; with the participation of up to 50 new kids.
Seminary Professor
Baptist Theological Seminary of Havana
10 De Octubre
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Revised and enriched the content of two subjects, the new proposal was accepted and is currently in use.
- Incorporated project based assessment giving students the chance to apply what they learn. Every pupil plans, funds and carries out a local missionary trip with their youth.
Youth Leader Volunteer
Santo Suarez Baptist Church Moises N. Mc Call
10 De Octubre
01.2006 - 01.2010
- As part of a small team I planned our church’s youth program.
- Helped implement the International Youth Ministry philosophy which brought order, purpose and solid foundations to our practices.
- Lead Bible studies, worship services, short mission trips and age appropriate workshops.
- Enhanced youth engagement by organizing team-building activities and group discussions.
Education
Bachelor - Youth Ministry
Baptist Theological Seminary of Havana
Havana 07-2013
Bachelor - TEFL
Instituto Superior Pedagogico Enrique Jose Varona
Havana 07-2007
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Teaching
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Pastoral care
- Small group facilitation
- Discipleship training
- Worship leading
- Interpersonal relationships
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Certification
- Cross Cultural Mission, SIM -2023-2024
- TEFL, Global English TESOL - 2022
- Healing the wounded heart, Trauma Healing Institute - 2025
Timeline
Pioneer Church Planter
Almendares Baptist Church
01.2021 - Current
Pioneer Church Planter
Santo Suarez Baptist Church Moises N. Mc Call
01.2018 - 12.2020
Seminary Professor
Baptist Theological Seminary of Havana
01.2013 - 01.2016
Youth Minister
Baptist Church of Santos Suárez
01.2010 - 01.2017
Youth Leader Volunteer
Santo Suarez Baptist Church Moises N. Mc Call
01.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor - Youth Ministry
Baptist Theological Seminary of Havana
Bachelor - TEFL
Instituto Superior Pedagogico Enrique Jose Varona