Pastor
Resume:
Andre Ong
Contact Information:
***********@*****.***
*** **** ** ** ******* WA 98501
Personal Data:
Born March 27, 1976
American Citizen
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Credentials:
• Ordained since 2008 through the International Ministerial Fellowship
• Ordained since 2008 through The Bridge Community Church
• Certified instructor for PREP, LINKS (Marriage Development); PICK (Relationship Development); Family Wellness; and ASIST (Suicide Intervention)
Summary of Skills:
• Establishing relationships with key leaders in various organizations
• Casting vision, training leaders and deploying teams to accomplish short term milestones and long term vision
• Strategic organization of leaders, projects and events
• Time and priority management for success
• Years of leadership as an entrepreneur and business owner
• Personal experience as a biblical counselor in various situations and cultures including marriage, addiction, military and civilian life
• Finance and budget management as a business owner and team leader
• Tested and experienced leader of individual team leaders
• Experienced, engaging, and innovative public speaker and briefer
• Recruiting personnel and team members
• Leading, training and empowering volunteers in a non-profit organization
• Broad ongoing reading and study
• Ability to research and implement solutions to problems
• Willingness to talk to others, ask questions, and learn new skills to accomplish a task
• Persistence and endurance when challenged
• Positive attitude in the midst of difficulties
• Using contemporary technology to coordinate teams
• Proficient in the following computer technologies:
o Wordpress
o Microsoft Office
o Windows XP, Vista, 7
o Mac OS X
o Linux and Ubuntu
o Android
o iOS
o Prezi.com
o YouTube.com for marketing
o Vimeo.com for training
Professional Experience:
Researcher, Docent Research Group | Current (part time)
• Weekly sermon research for pastoral ministry
• Research and write sermon preparation material for clients (pastors) worldwide
• Study and understand the culture of client churches
• Original language biblical research on a weekly basis
• Top quality research delivered on time, every time
• Prepare book summaries for pastoral ministry
• Other theological and ministerial research and writing services as needed
Real Estate Broker, Washington State | Current
• Property valuation and pricing
• Buyer representation
• Sales
• Internet marketing
• Customer service
• Project management
• Networking
Mars Hill Military Mission, Mars Hill Church, Seattle (Olympia) | September 2010 – December 2011
• Build a comprehensive and ambitious 5 year plan
• Recruit and train leaders to implement 5 year plan
• Initiate Gospel Coaching (leadership coaching) throughout the ministry
• Create branding
• Initiate and maintain publicity program to include digital and print media
• Create systems and procedures for handling the distribution of over $4,000 worth of materials to military families worldwide each month
• Administrate budget
• Lead, resource and monitor leaders in the ministry
• Counseling, Coaching and Teaching
• Event planning and coordination
Chaplain Recruiter | October 2010 – September 2011
• Recruit chaplains and chaplain candidates
• Coach recruits and candidates throughout the process of becoming a chaplain and the during their initial duties as a chaplain or candidate
• Make contacts with various denominational and ministry leaders throughout the region
• Presentations and public relations at ministry and industry events
Chaplain, Washington National Guard | January 2009 – Present
• Counseling Soldiers, Airmen, and Families
• Preaching and teaching for services and bible studies
• Conduct monthly Strong Bonds Marriage Retreats for Family Programs
• Develop and Conduct Pre-Deployment, Mid-Deployment, and Re-Deployment family briefings
• Conduct Suicide Intervention training as needed
• Assist family assistance coordinators with counseling and care of military families
• Suicide intervention
• Coordinate Soldier and Family support networks with local churches and community organizations
• Design, edit, print and distribute “DownRange,” a guide supporting deploying military families
• Military liaison between the military and civilian Leaders
Pastor of Counseling, The Bridge Community Church, Leadington, MO | 2006-2008
• Train lay counselors within the congregation
• Develop a substance abuse counseling outreach program for the local community as well as inmates transitioning back into civilian life
• Counseling within the congregation and local community
• Develop curriculum for bible studies
• Sermon research and series planning
• Conduct bible studies and seminars
• Preaching as part of the pastoral team
Youth Pastor and DivorceCare Ministry Director, Memorial UMC | 2004 - 2006
• Conduct weekly youth meetings for approximately 50 junior high school youth
• Prepare and present weekly bible studies
• Occasional bible study teaching for adult evening classes
• Conduct DivorceCare outreach and ministry on a weekly basis
• Counseling as needed
• Parent communication and coordination
• Plan and coordinate retreats for youth
President, Andre Q. Ong PC | Property Management and Real Estate Broker | Jan 2005 - Dec 2008
• Recruit, train, and lead crews and team leaders to conduct initial and ongoing property maintenance
• Maintenance of 100+ properties per month
• Oversee multiple crews working in various parts of the state
• Client relations and customer service
• Complete all maintenance work within strict (24-72 hr) deadline structures
• Advertise, market, sell, and close residential property
• Coordinate with all involved parties (brokers, title companies, legal representatives, client, customer)
• Oversee the maintenance and compliance of tools, equipment, vehicles, and trailers
• Manage budget and accounts payable/receivable
• Bid and contract property repairs according to insurance company guidelines
Real Estate Broker, St. Louis, MO | 2000 - 2005
• Staging, marketing and sales of residential property
• Valuation of real property
• Assist investors
• Conduct investment seminars
• Coordinate close of sales
• Manage foreclosure assets for national banking firms
• Train new agents and brokers
Lay Ministry | 1998 - 2000
• Work included handyman, IT management for an art academy, and photographer’s assistant
• Lay ministry with local church working with an art outreach, youth, and evangelism
Education:
• Current Program | Doctor in Counseling Sexual Addiction | Masters Divinity School, Evansville, IN
• 2008 to 2009 | Master in Religious Education | Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
• 2008 to 2009 | Master in Counseling | Masters Divinity School, Evansville, IN
• 1994 to 1998 | Bachelor of Arts in Theology | Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL
• Personal development includes ongoing study of the following topics
o Business planning, startup, development, leadership, and success
o Internet technology
o Leadership and management
o Written and verbal communication
o Military history as it pertains to leadership
o Sales
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