Reverend Sylvia Higgins
Fresno
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor
Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church of God
Fresno
01.2025 - Current
- Lead weekly worship services, and coordinate sermon topics for congregational engagement.
- Provide spiritual guidance through counseling sessions for individuals and families in need.
- Oversee volunteer recruitment and training to enhance church ministry capabilities.
- Conduct Bible study groups to foster spiritual growth among congregation members.
- Manage administrative tasks, including scheduling events, and maintaining church communications.
- Facilitate intercessory prayer meetings to encourage community-wide spiritual development.
- Manage all aspects of ministry.
- Visit, counsel, and pray with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Conduct special services, like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- I reach out to inactive church members.
- Attend conferences related to religious topics, or current issues facing churches.
- Gather feedback from the congregation on programs and activities in order to plan future initiatives and events.
- Manage the budgeting process to ensure the financial stability of the church's operations.
- Organize weekly worship services, Bible study groups, prayer meetings, and other special events.
- Oversee all aspects of facility maintenance, including repairs and upgrades.
- Maintain regular office hours for counseling sessions with individuals or families.
- Cultivate meaningful relationships with church members through pastoral care visits.
- Collaborate with the worship leader to create inspiring worship experiences.
- Create sermon outlines and deliver inspirational sermons on Sunday mornings and Sunday nights.
- Lead fundraising efforts for mission trips and special projects.
- Provide spiritual guidance and leadership to church members.
- Collaborate with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.
- Optimize church committee functions, clarifying goals, and delegating tasks.
- Plan special ceremonies, services, and events in coordination with families and individuals.
- Meet with individuals in hospitals, offering comfort and support.
- Officiate weddings and lead funeral services for church members.
- Participate in fundraising to support congregational activities.
- Administer communion, baptisms, and other religious rites.
- Prepare participants for roles in ceremonies, services, or events.
- Oversee building management, supplies orders, and facility repairs.
- Study and interpret religious laws, doctrines, and traditions.
- Recruit, train, manage, and supervise staff members in order to ensure the operational efficiency of the church.
Pastor's Wife/Administrative Assistant
Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church of God
Fresno
11.2006 - 01.2021
- Led worship services, ensuring meaningful experiences for participants.
- Coordinated volunteer activities, promoting teamwork and community involvement.
- Obtained Christian educational materials for youth Sunday School.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss church operations and fundraising efforts.
- Participated in ministerial conferences and other professional development opportunities.
- Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church.
- Assisted the pastor in providing counseling and guidance to individuals facing personal challenges.
- Coordinated volunteer activities, promoting teamwork and community involvement.
- Obtained Christian educational materials for youth Sunday School.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss church operations and fundraising efforts.
- Participated in ministerial conferences, and other professional development.
- Managed social media accounts for the purpose of promoting upcoming events or services.
- Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church.
- Assisted with various administrative tasks related to church operations.
Education
Ordination Certificate - Pastoral Ministries
Pentecostal Church of God
03-2021
Medical Office Administration - Medical Office
Institute of Technology
Clovis, CA04-2005
Skills
- Sermon preparation
- Spiritual counseling
- Public speaking
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Fundraising strategies
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Pastor
Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church of God
01.2025 - Current
Pastor's Wife/Administrative Assistant
Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church of God
11.2006 - 01.2021
Ordination Certificate - Pastoral Ministries
Pentecostal Church of God
Medical Office Administration - Medical Office
Institute of Technology