OLAWALE ABIDEMI KELANI
Riverview,NB
Summary
Seasoned minister of the gospel offering 8 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to growing church. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Minister
Cornerstone Church
Moncton, NB
11.2024 - Current
- Working in harmony with the senior pastor and supporting the church’s vision
- Delivering sermons and participating in the regular preaching rotation
- Equipping congregants for ministry and engaging in community outreach
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Lead Pastor
City of David Church
Sydney, NS
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Preaching Christian doctrine
- Providing faith based spiritual counseling and guidance
- Assisting the congregation and Church in the achievement of its spiritual goals in general and in accordance with the constitution of the mission
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
Associate Minister
Cornerstone Church
Moncton, NB
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Working in harmony with the senior pastor and supporting the church’s vision
- Delivering sermons and participating in the regular preaching rotation
- Equipping congregants for ministry and engaging in community outreach
Lead Pastor
The Redeemed Christian Church of God
Lagos
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Preaching the Word of God according to the scripture
- Administrative leadership of the congregation and providing pastoral care
- Counseling members, conducting weddings and funerals, overseeing religious education, and managing church operations
- Fostering community engagement.
Associate Pastor
The Redeemed Christian Church of God
Lagos
05.2019 - 04.2023
- Assisting in Sunday services, including prayer, communion, and baptisms
- Delivering sermons and leading bible studies
- Mentoring of new convert and training the workforce
- Pastoral care such as visiting the sick, assisting the vulnerable and conflict transformation etc.
- Developing and leading specific areas, such as youth, young adults, small groups, or missions
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Theology
The Redeemed Christian Bible College
Nigeria08.2014
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - Education
Tai Solarin University OfnEducation
Nigeria09.2009
Higher National Diploma - Accountancy
Osisatch Polytechnic
Enugu, Nigeria07.2005
Skills
- Sermon preparation
- Community building
- Conflict resolution
- Church administration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Volunteer management
- Pastoral counseling
- Spiritual instruction
- Community outreach
- Excellent communication
- Teaching
Additional Information
TRAINING/SEMINARS ATTENDED
· Change Management in Ministry
· Contemporary Global Moral & Social Issues
· Digital Missions and Church Conference
· Conflict Management, Resolution and Transformation
Timeline
Associate Minister
Cornerstone Church
11.2024 - Current
Lead Pastor
City of David Church
05.2024 - 11.2024
Associate Minister
Cornerstone Church
11.2023 - 04.2024
Lead Pastor
The Redeemed Christian Church of God
05.2023 - 11.2023
Associate Pastor
The Redeemed Christian Church of God
05.2019 - 04.2023
Post Graduate Diploma - Theology
The Redeemed Christian Bible College
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - Education
Tai Solarin University OfnEducation
Higher National Diploma - Accountancy
Osisatch Polytechnic