Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Affiliations
August 2005 - August 2006 - Youth President of FILCAN SDA Association of Alberta, Canada
May 2000 - April 2004 - Adventist Youth Federation President - Central Luzon Conference - Cavite, Philippines
January 2012 - December 2017 - Head Elder, Northwinds SDA Church - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
May 1989 - December 1992 - License Literature Evangelist in The Philippines
June 2001 - December 2005 - Associate Coastal Resource Specialist @ Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) - Philippines
References
Timeline
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Benjamin Arias

Victoria,BC

Overview

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Work History

Pastor

BC Conference of SDA Church
Victoria, British Columbia
08.2025 - Current
  • Facilitated spiritual guidance via sermons and outreach activities within the community.
  • Coordinated worship services and church events, driving congregation engagement.
  • Created educational programs for youth, supporting their spiritual development.
  • Worked alongside leadership on mission initiatives and community service efforts.
  • Led prayer meetings and Bible study sessions, enhancing member involvement.
  • Oversaw schedules, communications, and volunteer management in administrative operations.
  • Utilized social media to promote church activities, enhancing visibility and participation.
  • Engaged in pastoral care through personal visits with congregants.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

Burman University
Lacombe, AB
04-2020

Skills

  • Biblically based
  • Congregational care
  • Spiritual cultivation
  • Preparing weekly sermons
  • Christian education
  • Crisis management
  • Strategic planning
  • Biblical studies

Counseling

  • Prayer leadership
  • Discipleship training
  • Marriage counseling
  • Leadership building
  • Effective communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Multicultural sensitivity

Certification

  • I am a certified FIBA Referee in Basketball
  • Pathfinder Master Guide
  • Licensed Pastor of BC Conference
  • Scuba Diver- in The Philippines

Languages

Tagalog
Professional
English
Professional

Affiliations

  • Organized mission trip, and basketball tournament.

August 2005 - August 2006 - Youth President of FILCAN SDA Association of Alberta, Canada

  • Facilitate the youth officer's meeting and strategic planning
  • Conduct and plan for youth retreat, training and seminars for evangelism, courtship & marriage, sports fellowship, music, & Christian behavior.
  • Facilitate Bible studies

May 2000 - April 2004 - Adventist Youth Federation President - Central Luzon Conference - Cavite, Philippines

  • Plan and initiate the youth retreat.
  • Conduct training and seminars for evangelism, courtship & marriage, sports fellowship, music, & Christian behavior.
  • Facilitate Bible studies
  • Lead and encourage the youth to participate in Tree Planting
  • Lead the youth for Pathfinder activities (hiking, camping, & training for survival)
  • Participate in advocating to the Phil. local government units the "No Smoking, and No to Drugs Parade"
  • Volunteer the community clean - up drive every year in the city together with youth department of the CLC.

January 2012 - December 2017 - Head Elder, Northwinds SDA Church - Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Led the congregation in worship, prayer meeting, and Bible studies
  • Attended training and seminars for leadership and eldership
  • Led and facilitate SS lesson, facilitate the meeting with the board members and other ministries
  • Act as a leader if the Pastor is not around
  • Mentoring the young adult, youth, and teens
  • Assigned and make a preaching schedule every quarter
  • Participated in communion service and volunteer for community service
  • Facilitate annual strategic planning of the church

May 1989 - December 1992 - License Literature Evangelist in The Philippines

  • Selling Christian books to house-to-house & government offices.
  • Attend trainings and seminars on techniques and styles in canvassing.
  • Conduct evangelistic series and Bible studies.

June 2001 - December 2005 - Associate Coastal Resource Specialist @ Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) - Philippines

  • As a Scuba Diver, my primary task is to survey the municipal waters using the underwater video cam
  • Networking with the Non-Governmental Org. (NGO) and other Government agencies at the National @ Local level.
  • Advocate the protection of the ecosystem and natural environment.
  • Conduct training and seminars on the protection of the environment and marine resources.
  • Conduct research on the ecosystem to provide livelihood to the community and fisherfolk organization.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pastor

BC Conference of SDA Church
08.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

Burman University

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