Dave Shreves
CALEDON,ON
Summary
Seasoned Pastor with achievements in 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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastor
Apostolic Church in Canada
Brampton, ON
10.2022 - Current
- Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.
- Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
- Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church.
- Optimized church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks.
- Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
- Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
- Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
- Provided oversight for all staff positions within the organization.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Liaised with church staff and ministry discuss church growth objectives.
- Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services or events.
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
- Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters.
- Created discipleship programs for youth and adults.
- Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
- Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives.
- Organized special events such as weddings, baptisms, funerals.
- Encouraged members to become actively involved in mission work.
- Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
- Participated in ministerial conferences and other professional development opportunities.
- Conducted periodic reviews of church policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings and funerals.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Reverend
Redemption Worship Center
Brampton, ON
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.
- Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
- Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church.
- Optimized church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks.
- Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
- Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
- Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Liaised with church staff and ministry discuss church growth objectives.
- Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services or events.
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
- Created discipleship programs for youth and adults.
- Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
Education
Chaplin - Counselling Psychology
Mount Olivet Bible Institute & Seminary Inc.
06.2022
BBA - Biblical Studies
Mount Olivet Bible Institute & Seminary Inc.
Toronto, ON09.2021
Skills
- Discipleship
- Preaching
- Inspirational Leadership
- Staff Leadership
Certification
Certified Pastoral Councelor June 26, 2022
Christian Certified Chaplin June 26. 2022
Bachelor in Biblical Study Sept. 19. 2021
Pastor Oct. 16. 2022
Timeline
Pastor
Apostolic Church in Canada
10.2022 - Current
Reverend
Redemption Worship Center
06.2021 - 07.2023
Chaplin - Counselling Psychology
Mount Olivet Bible Institute & Seminary Inc.
BBA - Biblical Studies
Mount Olivet Bible Institute & Seminary Inc.
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