Samson Sabu
Des Plaines
Summary
Dynamic Lead Pastor with a proven record in fostering community engagement and spiritual growth. Expertise in team building, analytical thinking, and organizational leadership to drive impactful outreach initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor
Celebration Church Chicago
Chicago, IL
09.2022 - Current
- Led weekly worship services, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for diverse congregational needs.
- Provided pastoral care through counseling, support groups, and outreach initiatives.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts, enhancing church involvement and service opportunities.
- Collaborated with church leadership to establish strategic goals and mission alignment.
- Managed budget planning and resource allocation for church operations and programs.
- Facilitated community partnerships to expand outreach and service projects.
- Mentored emerging leaders, promoting personal development within ministry teams.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Recruited trained, and mentored volunteer leaders to assist in various ministries, enhancing overall effectiveness.
- Strengthened relationships among congregation members by facilitating regular fellowship events and opportunities for connection.
- Managed facility upkeep projects to ensure a welcoming environment for all who entered the church building.
Graduate Assistant
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Assisted faculty with research projects, enhancing academic collaboration and student engagement.
- Developed and maintained course materials, ensuring consistency and clarity across programs.
- Coordinated departmental events, improving student participation and community outreach efforts.
- Conducted data analysis for program assessments, refining strategies to boost educational outcomes.
- Mentored undergraduate students, fostering academic growth and promoting effective study habits.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative instructional resources for diverse learning needs.
- Updated departmental websites and social media accounts with relevant, engaging content.
Chaplain Intern
Riverside Hospital
Bourbonnais, IL
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided spiritual support to patients and families during critical health challenges.
- Facilitated weekly group discussions addressing emotional and spiritual needs of patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to integrate holistic care practices into patient treatment plans.
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to help patients process grief and loss effectively.
Team Lead
Ernst & Young
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives improving operational efficiency.
- Developed and monitored key performance indicators to drive team performance.
- Facilitated training sessions enhancing team capabilities and knowledge sharing.
- Streamlined processes resulting in improved project turnaround times and reduced costs.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and align solutions accordingly.
- Implemented best practices in project management enhancing delivery quality and client satisfaction.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
- Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decisionmaking.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
Education
Masters in Divinity - Theology
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL05.2025
BBA - Marketing
Kristu Jayanti University
India05.2018
Skills
- Pastoral counseling
- Vision casting
- Community service
- Organizational leadership
- Discipleship training
- Disciple-making
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Social media engagement
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Crisis intervention
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Written communication
- Continuous improvement
- Time management abilities
- Interpersonal communication
- Analytical thinking
- Team building
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Designed and implemented 5-year vision plan to drive growth of community services.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Achieved numerical growth through effectively helping with community building.
- Established solid presence in community, successfully growing online viewership by 70% year over year.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Malayalam
Full Professional
Tamil
Professional Working
Timeline
Chaplain Intern
Riverside Hospital
08.2023 - 04.2024
Lead Pastor
Celebration Church Chicago
09.2022 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Olivet Nazarene University
08.2021 - 05.2025
Team Lead
Ernst & Young
06.2019 - 09.2022
Masters in Divinity - Theology
Olivet Nazarene University
BBA - Marketing
Kristu Jayanti University