Ana Lourdes Penalas
Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon
Summary
Personable Missionary offering experience in Pioneer volunteering and facilitating long and short-term missions. Adept at leading groups of hundreds of people through cross-cultural journeys. Successful at maintaining long-term relationships with communities through compassionate volunteering and extensive knowledge of diverse culture. Dedicated candidate eager to guide on spiritual matters and promote 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. Disciplined religious worker with extensive experience in community outreach and spiritual guidance. Approachable and committed to building relationships and fostering sense of belonging. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Church Missionary
Fundamental Baptist Churches
04.2001 - Current
- Improved communication between missionaries and home office through regular updates on progress and challenges encountered in the field.
- Increased congregation size by implementing targeted outreach efforts within the community.
- Raised funds for mission trips through strategic planning and effective marketing campaigns.
- Assisted visiting pastors in delivering culturally relevant sermons during mission trips abroad.
- Evaluated overall effectiveness of missionary efforts by collecting data on key performance indicators such as congregation growth rates and community impact.
- Created sustainable growth plans for new churches planted in underrepresented communities.
- Delivered impactful sermons that inspired personal reflection and spiritual growth among congregants.
- Developed training materials for new missionaries to ensure a smooth transition into their roles.
- Collaborated with church leaders to develop engaging sermon series for spiritual growth.
- Enhanced community involvement by organizing and leading outreach programs.
- Strengthened relationships with partner organizations, enabling continued support for mission projects.
- Empowered local leaders to take ownership of community development initiatives.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals and families during times of crisis, offering emotional support and guidance.
- Supported local families in need by facilitating food drives and clothing donations.
- Built strong relationships with diverse populations while serving as a cultural ambassador for the church.
- Managed budgets and financial reporting for all mission-related activities, ensuring stewardship of resources.
- Prepared and delivered mission-related presentations to church and community groups.
- Led mission teams in prayer and spiritual formation.
- Implemented strategies for successful mission outreach to grow membership.
- Coordinated and led weekly bible studies for missionary teams in diverse locations.
- Presented mission-related topics at conferences to raise awareness and build networks.
Education
Bachelor In Elementary Education - General Education
Northern Bukidnon State College
Manolo Fortich PhilippinesBachelor In Religious Education - Bible In Diploma
Mindanao Evangelistic Seminary And Institute
Cagayan De Oro City03.2009
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Crisis Management
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Foreign language proficiency
- Religious knowledge
- Discipleship training
- Reporting skills
- Educational leadership
- Meeting leadership
- Group facilitation
- Community Outreach
- Budgeting and finance
- Bible study
- Counseling proficiency
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Creative Thinking
- Activity Planning and Leadership
- Decision-Making
- Classroom Organization
- Relationship Building
- Microsoft Office
- Positive Reinforcement
- Parent Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Spiritual Guidance
- Public Speaking
- Classroom Instruction
- Guests Services
- Peer Mentoring
- Youth Ministry Support
- Email and Phone Etiquette
- Event Planning
- Church Maintenance
- Ministry Outreach Activities
- Sunday School Instruction
- Lessons Implementation
- Bulletin Preparation
- Storytime Reading
Certification
Bible In Diploma Course Certificate
Certificate in completion in Hermeneutics seminar
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Church Missionary
Fundamental Baptist Churches
04.2001 - Current
Bachelor In Elementary Education - General Education
Northern Bukidnon State College
Bachelor In Religious Education - Bible In Diploma
Mindanao Evangelistic Seminary And Institute
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