What Is My Experience?
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EDUCATION: Fuller Theological Seminary Masters of Arts – Cross Cultural Studies December, 2007 Life Pacific College Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies & Pastoral Ministry May, 2003 Evangelical Training Association Standard Teaching Diploma May, 2003 |
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EXPERIENCE: Church Planter &Sr. Pastor- Oasis Church Miami - Miami, Fl Pastoral oversight of congregation. Weekly teaching of God's Word. Development of Community Groups and Church Plants and Planters for the Urban Miami-Dade County. Local Evangelism. Oversight of Community Empowerment Center. A cooperating church of the Southern Baptist Convention (Florida). Summer 2010-Still Current
Campus & Missions Pastor- Oasis Church South Florida- Pembroke Pines, Fl Pastoral oversight of congregational life at the North Miami Campus. Development and oversight of Discipleship Ministry and On-site and On-line Bible Studies on all three Oasis Campuses (Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, North Miami). Development of Church Plants and Multi-Site Campuses in the Urban Miami-Dade County. Working in partnership with Oasis Church, Southern Baptist Convention (Florida) and other Evangelical Churches and Non-Profits. Summer 2009-Still Current
Assistant Pastor - Christian Outreach for Armenians Church & Unshakable Youth - Glendale,Ca Assisted the Senior Pastor with the oversight of 20 youth volunteers and 5 part-time staff in a congregation size of350- 400. Directed a youth drug recovery outpatient program. Taught weekly to a College and Career Group utilizing various learner based methods. Hosted a live call in show answering questions and providing live counseling. Designed and managed churches website, tv production and advertising. Provided family counseling. Summer 2003 –August 2008
Program Director - Fuller Theological Seminary, African American Church Studies Program - Pasadena, CA Assisted the Dean in planning and implementing campus activities such as the monthly Hip Hop forums, Free Food Distribution, and Weekly African American Chapels. Fall 2006.
Owner, Developer, Team Leader - Global Presence Media - Pasadena, Ca & Miami, FL Engaged in website, print designing and online marketing solutions. Working with clients in identifying their market, setting measurable targets, and advertising campaigns. Recruited other web developers, graphic designers and administrative assistants. Established a collaborative environment of teamwork and success. Managed day to day affairs of operation. Fall 2006-Still Current
Founder, Senior Pastor - Celebration Bible Church - Covina, Ca Recruited, trained and coordinated a church planting team. Established non-profit status for church and managed various administrative duties. Trained new-believers for various church ministries. Taught weekly at Sundays and mid-week services, which resulted in the churches growth from 12 people to 60 people within 2 years. Merged church with New Heart Foursquare Church. Fall 1998-Winter 2002 Jr. High Pastor - Armenian Christian Fellowship of Orange County - Santa Ana, Ca Worked with jr. high youth planning monthly outings and summer events. Taught weekly Bible Studies at Sunday Service. Provided small group mentoring and trained in street evangelism. Summer 1996-Fall of 1999 Director, Evangelist- Quite Storm a ministry of Youth For Christ - San Dimas, Ca Worked with a team of Hip Hop Rap artist in going into jails, institutions, and churches holding evangelistic campaigns. Fall 1994 - Summer 1996. Volunteer Leader- Golden Springs Calvary Chapel - West Covina & Diamond Bar, Ca Helped youth pastor in overseeing youth events. Fall 1993-Fall 1994 |
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
| Date |
Organization |
Place | Subject |
| August, 2008 | Inner City Ministries | Quaker Meadow Christian Camp | No Limits With God |
| May, 2008 | Urban Youth Workers Institute | Azusa, Ca- Azusa Pacific University |
The Urban Polemicist: An Ancient Approach To Evangelism |
| May, 2008 | Urban Youth Workers Institute | Azusa, Ca- Azusa Pacific University | Understanding Black Power Ideology & Religions |
| February, 2008 | New Beginning Christian Fellowship | West Covina, Ca - 1st Methodist Church | Centrality of The Spirit According To Paul In Galatians |
| January, 2008 | Azusa Pacific University | Azusa, Ca - Azusa Pacific University | Cultural Differences In Communication-Substitute for Professor Dan Hodge of |
| January, 2008 | Southern California Youth For Christ |
La Mirada, Ca - Biola University |
Reaching Nation of Islam |
| January, 2008 | Armenian Evangelical Union | Frazier Park, Ca - Camp Arev | Letter of Galatians |
| January, 2008 | New Beginning Christian Fellowship | West Covina, Ca - 1st Methodist Church | Psalm 3 |
| November, 2007 | Urban Youth Workers Institute | Los Angeles, Ca - Union Rescue Mission | Reaching A Media Driven Youth Culture |
| October 2007 | Azusa Pacific University | Azusa, Ca- Azusa Pacific University | Inter-Cultural Communication Class |
| May, 2007 | 10th Annual Urban Youth Workers Institute | Azusa, Ca- Azusa Pacific University | Missions to 5 Percenters & Nation of Islam |
| February, 2007 | Urban Youth Workers Institute | Los Angeles, Ca - Union Rescue Mission | Reaching Hip Hop Culture For Chris |
| December, 2006 | Life Pacific College Chapel Service | San Dimas, Ca- Life Pacific College | Missions To Urban Culture |
| November, 2006 | Hip Hop Forum, African American Church Studies Program of Fuller Theological Seminary | Pasadena, Ca - Fuller Theological Seminary | What The Church Can Learn from Hip Hop Culture |
| January, 2005 - Still Current | Unshakable Live Channel 26 Charter | Glendale, Ca - Glendale Today Studios | Wide Variety of Topics From A Christian Perspective |
| April, 2003 | Loveland Youth | Rialto, Ca - Youth Center | How To Live In The Spirit" (Galatians 5) |
| August, 2002 | Christ-Side Radio with Dezzer D | Los Angels, Ca - KFSG 9.63 Studios | Open Discussions |
| 1997 | Plaza Bible Church A Foursquare Gospel Church |
Orange, Ca - Plaza Bible Church |
The Amazing Grace of God |
| 1997 | St. Katherines School for Boys | Whitewater, Ca | Overciming Gang Lifestyle |
| 1997 | Optimist Boys Home | Los Angeles, CA | Overciming Gang Lifestyle |
| June, 1997 | Glendale Nazarene |
Big Bear, Ca - Cedar Lake Camp | Living A Committed Life To Jesus-Youth Weekend Retreat |
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RELATED EXPERIENCE: Have worked cross-culturally with various cultures and ages groups such as an outreach to Hispanic and AfricanAmerican students at West Covina High School, Hip Hop Café, St. Katherine’s School for Boys Mentoring Program and San Dimas -Youth for Christ International . Have worked with upper and middle class families in Orange County as a youth pastor. Have spoken at various conferences, churches and institutions such as: Urban Youth Workers Institute, Azusa Pacific University, Life Pacific College, Loveland Youth, Fuller Theological Seminary, KFSG Los Angeles radio (formerly 96.3), UnionRescue Mission, and most importantly "the streets". Have worked as a marketing coordinator developing skills in website and graphic design, media production and advertising. |
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