BENJAMIN B. NEEDOM
Kibangha 1 District
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at CHRIST ARMY CHURCH NIGERIA, adept in pastoral counseling and strategic planning. Excelled in enhancing church growth and community service, demonstrating exceptional organizational leadership and public speaking skills. Achieved significant improvements in congregational engagement and spiritual education, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
CHRIST ARMY CHURCH NIGERIA (CACN)
St. Marks Elelenwo Port Harcourt
08.2017 - Current
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Mentored youth group members, offering guidance and support in their personal and spiritual lives.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Implemented comprehensive adult education programs that catered to diverse learning interests while fostering spiritual growth within the community.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Established systems for tracking congregational engagement levels, identifying areas for improvement in member retention rates and overall satisfaction levels.
- Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
- Designed innovative worship experiences that integrated contemporary elements alongside traditional practices.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Launched ministry expansion program, resulting in ongoing conversion of former main worship campus into community recreation center.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
- Attracted new members to the congregation through effective marketing strategies such as social media campaigns, website updates, and targeted outreach efforts.
- Championed diversity within the church body by promoting inclusivity across all aspects of ministry life.
- Coordinated mission trips for members interested in participating in global outreach efforts.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Managed church operations, ensuring proper allocation of resources and budget management.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Developed strong partnerships with local organizations to promote collaboration on various community initiatives.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Supported community development through organizing and leading outreach programs.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
- Organized successful fundraising events designed to support church missions locally as well as internationally.
- Advised couples preparing for marriage via pre-marital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Empowered church volunteers through training sessions and ongoing support, enhancing their ability to serve the congregation effectively.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Facilitated small group discussions aimed at deepening participants'' understanding of core biblical principles and themes.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
Teacher
ULTIMATE ACADEMY NONWA UEDUME, R/S NIG.
Port Harcourt
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Printing Press Operator
PRIME COMPUTERS
GOKANA, RIVERS STATE
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
- Analyzed daily density readings from each printer to detect potential quality issues.
- Analyzed account workload quantity, complexity and due dates to predict and prevent problems.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Produced high-quality brochures, flyers, four-color artwork and mailers.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Properly secured loads with security straps, covers and security seals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - ENVORNMENTAL SCIENCES
KEN SARO WIWA POLYTECHNICS BOR, RIVERS STATE
BORI RIVERS STATE NIGERIA06.2021
Skills
- Biblically based
- Preaching
- Spiritual instruction
- Biblical Knowledge
- Pastoral counseling
- Small Group Facilitation
- Organizational Leadership
- Teaching
- Sermon Preparation
- Youth ministry
- Discipleship training
- Spiritual leadership
- Shepherding
- Mission-oriented
- Counseling
- Community Service
- Marriage counseling
- Prayer leadership
- Operations Management
- Staff Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Development
- Public Speaking
- Operational Reporting
- Children's ministry
- Administration skills
- Church growth strategies
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
English
Native language
English
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Teacher
ULTIMATE ACADEMY NONWA UEDUME, R/S NIG.
09.2019 - 02.2021
Pastor
CHRIST ARMY CHURCH NIGERIA (CACN)
08.2017 - Current
Printing Press Operator
PRIME COMPUTERS
01.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - ENVORNMENTAL SCIENCES
KEN SARO WIWA POLYTECHNICS BOR, RIVERS STATE