Bernard Oyalo
Nairobi
Summary
Professional with significant background in pastoral care, adept at fostering strong community relationships and providing spiritual guidance. Skilled in team collaboration, conflict resolution, and event planning, ensuring smooth operations and positive outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and strong sense of empathy, crucial for supporting diverse congregational needs and achieving meaningful results. A dynamic Music Director with a proven track record at Hope Church Lavington, adept in instrumental expertise and spiritual leadership.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Director
Tunedem Foundation
10.2017 - Current
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Developed musicians'' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
- Built strong relationships within the community by organizing outreach programs and educational workshops.
- Led Bible study group
- Composed and arranged original music successfully for various projects.
Discipleship and Care Interning Pastor
Hope Church Lavington
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- 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.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
Administrative Assistant
Hope Church Lavington
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Services and Worship Coordinator
Hope Church Lavington
01.2018 - 01.2025
- Recruited new volunteers to serve on the worship team, maintaining consistent levels of participation and engagement from various age groups within the congregation.
- Partnered with other ministries within the church to support collaborative events such as conferences or workshops requiring musical components or technical support.
- Spearheaded seasonal creative arts initiatives including visual installations or drama performances that enhanced congregational engagement during holidays or special occasions.
- Expanded the congregation''s musical repertoire by introducing contemporary worship songs alongside traditional hymns.
- Evaluated worship service effectiveness by regularly soliciting feedback from both congregation members and ministry leaders to make improvements as needed.
- Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
International Leadership University
Nairobi11-2023
Skills
- Interpersonal relationships
- Small group facilitation
- Grief support
- Instrumental expertise
- Spiritual leadership
- Pastoral care
- Mental health support
- Event planning
- Pastoral counseling
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Creative thinking
Certification
Musical Instruments Piano-Kamata Music School
Vocational Bible study Training-IAMMercy Organization
Languages
English
Native language
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Discipleship and Care Interning Pastor
Hope Church Lavington
03.2023 - 01.2025
Administrative Assistant
Hope Church Lavington
01.2021 - 01.2025
Services and Worship Coordinator
Hope Church Lavington
01.2018 - 01.2025
Music Director
Tunedem Foundation
10.2017 - Current
Musical Instruments Piano-Kamata Music School
Vocational Bible study Training-IAMMercy Organization
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
International Leadership University
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