Dear sir
I was Pastor for almost 20 years of experience i want to come as pastor to any Church in Canada
thanking you sir
Rev M.G.S. Philip
REV M G S PHILIP
(+91)9493856273 / [email protected]
Dedicated Pastor with 17+ years of experience in serving, preaching, teaching, spiritual counselling, Congregational leadership, and community service. Committed to shepherding individuals to Christ, engaging the community to missionary work, and devising strategies to achieve long-term operational goals.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Ministry – Worship & Preaching, Administration, Pastoral Care, Community development & Continuous learning
SKILLS
Communication, proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint), Web savvy require little to no training. Well versed in playing the keyboard.
EDUCATION
2003-2005 Master’s Degree in theology (M.Th), Gurukul Lutheran theological college and Research
Institute, Chennai, India
1998-2002 Bachelor of Divinity (B.D), Gurukul Lutheran theological college and Research
Institute, Chennai, India
MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
Senior Pastor
St John’s Lutheran Church (AELC), Chodavaram, India from 2021 January – present
● Serving a committed rural church with 25 families by conducting services doing general ministry.
● Conducting services through Zoom during this pandemic.
● Involved in pastoral care and counselling of all the members.
● Planned and conducted village evangelism through outreach programs in the nearby villages.
Senior Pastor
Saviour Lutheran Church (AELC) Visakhapatnam, India from 2018 June – 2021 January
● Conducted bilingual services - English & Telugu.
● Conducted services through Zoom/YouTube during the pandemic.
● Involved in pastoral care and counselling of all the members.
● Planned and conducted village evangelism through outreach programs in the nearby villages.
● Planted churches in rural areas.
● Acted as a single point of contact for managing the partnership with Bible society, India- highly involved in managing their expectations.
● Worked in the general administration by conducting Ward elections and smooth functioning of PCC – parish church council.
Pastor
Trinity Lutheran Church (AELC) Visakhapatnam, India from 2012 June – 2018 May
● Started English service in the evening - in one of the largest churches in AELC with 5000 members
● Conducted bilingual services - English & Telugu.
● Involved in pastoral care of all the members.
● Planned and conducted village evangelism through outreach programs in the nearby villages.
● Prison ministry - preached and served in the local prison.
● Started a bi-monthly print publication on spiritual upliftment and church activities.
● Involved in collecting funds through various means to reach targets for Church re-construction.
● Acted as a single point of contact for managing the partnership with Bible society, India- highly involved in managing their expectations.
● Worked in the general administration by conducting Ward elections and smooth functioning of PCC – parish church council.
Lecturer/Bursar
Orissa Christian theological college, Gopalpur, Orissa, India from 2010 June – 2012 May
● Worked as lecturer in this bible college.
● Taught various subjects in English on New and Old Testaments.
● Served as college Bursar.
Pastor
Divine Grace Lutheran Church (AELC) ECIL Hyderabad and
Ramanthapur Lutheran church (AELC) Hyderabad India from 2005 June – 2010 May
● Preached and conducted bilingual services – English & Telugu
● Conducted Lenten prayer meetings and family cottage prayers
● House visits and praying for the needs of 150 family members
Lecturer (PartTime)
Mennonite Brethren Centenary Bible College, Hyderabad, India from 2005 June – 2010 May
● Worked as part time lecturer in this bible college.
● Taught various subjects in English on New and Old Testaments, Christian theology, church history
● Worked as a bridge between the student body and faculty in coordinating various activities.
Youth Coordinator
East Guntur Synod Andhra evangelical Lutheran (AELC), India from 2002 April – 2003 March
● Worked among youth for 65 parishes.
● Conducted bible studies for youth
● Spiritual Counselling of premarital youth and young couples i.e. newly married.
● Preparing youth for taking confirmation in the church by teaching on Luther’s Small Catechism.
Member Nominations and Credential’s AELC Visakha Synod