Augustin BUTERA
Nepean,Canada
Summary
Accomplished professional with over 25 years of experience in leadership, training, and educational administration. Expertise in budget management, public speaking, and team development, with a proven ability to engage diverse groups across all ages. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, utilized in both non-profit and for-profit sectors.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor & Church Planter
Assemblies of God
01.1999 - 12.2018
- Led congregation in spiritual growth through dynamic preaching and teaching of the word of God faithfully.
- Collaborated with church elders/boards to set up and implement church vision
- Developed outreaches and programs to foster community engagement and support.
- Inspired and mentored emerging leaders within church, enhancing discipleship, leadership skills and fostering team work.
- Facilitated counseling sessions for individuals and families, providing guidance and support during crises.
Founder & Principal
Ebenezer Junior Academy
01.2012 - 01.2018
- K-Grade 6
Missions Director
01.2008 - 01.2018
Education
Diploma - Bible and pastoral ministries
Assemblies of God Bible college
01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education
Global University
Springfield,MO-USA08-2023
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Tyndale University
05-2024
Skills
- Administration - responsible for building programs, raising funds, managing budgets, hiring staff, mobilizing and training volunteers, obtaining government accreditations for the church/ministries
- Organization – organized conferences, outreaches, festivals, which included all logistic planning, budget management up to $26 Million in Canadian funds; set up budget monitoring spreadsheets, reconciled invoices, ensured expenditures were within allotted funds; managed various programs simultaneously and internationally; trained volunteers, and also participated as a event speaker in various forums
- Leadership - Planted and gave leadership to new churches that provided physical, social and spiritual support to the local community; founded, built and gave leadership to a 600 student elementary school (K to Grade 6); managed the school operations, including administration, budgeting, marketing, bookkeeping, hiring and overseeing teams
- Interpersonal & Communication – in overseeing church operation developed strong skills in dealing with people in challenging life situations, requiring social and spiritual support, managing staff, negotiating with contractors, and interacting with all sorts of professionals (teachers, government officials, laypersons, volunteers, etc); a public speaker in all sorts of forums such as conferences, general meetings, preaching, teaching, and training of others
Languages
Speak English, Kinyarwanda, Luganda, and Swahili
Timeline
Founder & Principal
Ebenezer Junior Academy
01.2012 - 01.2018
Missions Director
01.2008 - 01.2018
Lead Pastor & Church Planter
Assemblies of God
01.1999 - 12.2018
Diploma - Bible and pastoral ministries
Assemblies of God Bible college
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education
Global University
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Tyndale University