Callistus Offor
Pastor
Handel,NB
Summary
I love making impact. Dedicated candidate eager to guide on life matters and promote meaningful emotional and spiritual growth. Skilled in teaching, mentoring and counseling. Adept at building relationships and qualified to lead and organize small groups and congregations. Open-minded and committed to serving with utmost patience.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pastoral Assistant
Martinus Parochie, Cuijk
01.2019 - Current
- Assisting the pastor in pastoral care
- Developed meaningful relationships with congregation members through attentive pastoral care, fostering a supportive environment.
- Collaborated closely with senior pastor on sermon planning and execution, creating impactful messages that resonated with the congregation.
- Conducted weddings, funerals, and baptisms with sensitivity and professionalism, providing comfort and guidance during significant life events.
- Provided support for families facing challenges or crises by offering compassionate counsel rooted in Christian values and empathy.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current programs/initiatives and provided recommendations for improvement, contributing to ongoing growth and success of the church.
- Provided direct care to patients by counseling, active listening and encouraging words.
Web content manager
Congregatie Heilige Geest
01.2021 - 01.2023
- In charge content posting on the website
- Approved, reviewed and edited content flowing to website.
- Conducted regular content audits to identify gaps and redundancies of content.
- Trained support staff in site implementation, updating and maintenance procedures.
pastor
Our Lady Lourdes
01.2010 - 05.2017
- Elele
- Country: Nigeria - pastoral care and church administration
- Championed diversity within the church body by promoting inclusivity across all aspects of ministry life.
- Organized successful fundraising events designed to support church missions locally as well as internationally.
- Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Advised couples preparing for marriage via pre-marital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
- Designed innovative worship experiences that integrated contemporary elements alongside traditional practices.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
- Facilitated small group discussions aimed at deepening participants'' understanding of core biblical principles and themes.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
Teacher
Holy Ghost Academy
01.2003 - 08.2004
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Education
Associate of Science -
Steinbeis University, Berlin
Germany 11.2023 - Current
Master of Arts - Theology
Duquesne University of The Holy Spirit
USA 06.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nsukka
Nigeria 09.1999 - 06.2003
Skills
DIGITAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office / data processing and analysis, AWS Cloud / AWS
Analysis / Data Visualization Tableau
Grief support
Flexible Schedule
Positive Reinforcement
Adaptability
Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Associate of Science -
Steinbeis University, Berlin
11.2023 - Current
Web content manager
Congregatie Heilige Geest
01.2021 - 01.2023
Pastoral Assistant
Martinus Parochie, Cuijk
01.2019 - Current
pastor
Our Lady Lourdes
01.2010 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Theology
Duquesne University of The Holy Spirit
06.2008 - 06.2009
Teacher
Holy Ghost Academy
01.2003 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nsukka
09.1999 - 06.2003