Luis Colón
Dallas
Summary
Committed to fostering collaboration and guiding teams towards achieving strategic goals. Compassionate clergy with background in providing spiritual guidance and support to community members. Skilled in delivering engaging sermons, leading worship services, and offering pastoral care. Strong ability to connect with diverse groups and facilitate meaningful discussions on faith, ethics, and community service. Known for creating impactful programs that address local needs and foster a sense of belonging and support within the congregation. Proven track record in project management and conflict resolution, successfully implementing community outreach programs and enhancing ministry effectiveness.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Bishop, Associate Pastor
Connection Pointe COG
Austell
03.2020 - Current
- Governed church operations, monitoring development of, and adherence to, church policies and procedures.
- Directed workflow for church administration functions, verifying completion of ministry, business, facility, and logistical support activities.
- Monitored spiritual pulse of congregation through review and accountability.
- Led pastoral staff through ministry design and implementation.
- Organizing outreach activities such as community service projects.
- Guided and supported church purpose through strategic planning and vision development.
- Proficient in relating to a multigenerational, multicultural congregation of mature believers as well as those at various stages of spiritual growth
Acquisitions Manager
United Acceptance Inc.
Smyrna
03.2007 - 07.2020
- Developed acquisition strategies to enhance vendor partnerships and supplier networks.
- Conducted market analysis to identify potential acquisition opportunities and trends.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline the acquisition process.
- Managed contract negotiations to secure favorable terms with new vendors.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders to support acquisition initiatives.
- Managed projects governing material sourcing and cost savings initiatives.
- Analyzed existing contracts and identified spend reduction opportunities.
- Analyzed customer data to determine customer needs and preferences.
Senior Pastor & Founder
Iglesia Renacimiento (New Birth Church) AOG
Powder Springs
08.2005 - 06.2017
- Provided pastoral counseling to individuals and families in need of support.
- Organized community outreach programs to engage and serve local populations.
- Developed sermon series that addressed contemporary issues and biblical teachings.
- Mentored church staff and volunteers to enhance ministry effectiveness.
- Coordinated church events, including retreats, conferences, and fellowship activities.
- Managed church operations, ensuring alignment with mission and vision statements.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Prepared annual reports that tracked progress towards meeting established goals.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
Treasurer, Executive Assistant
AOG, New Southern Spanish District
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Oversaw budgeting processes to ensure financial alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborated with district leaders to develop financial policies and procedures.
- Presented financial information at board meetings as needed.
- Supervised month-end close processes and reconciled treasury transactions.
Executive Pastor
Iglesia Remanente Fiel AOG
Roswell
01.2001 - 07.2005
- Facilitated church meetings to foster collaboration among ministry teams.
- Conducted seminars on topics related to Christian faith formation and growth.
- Facilitated meetings with the board of directors to discuss church policies and procedures.
- Recruited, trained, managed, evaluated, and provided pastoral care to staff members.
- Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
- Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Led community outreach by supporting and expanding mission initiatives.
Education
Certification - Ministry & Leadership
NICL
Buford, Ga01-2021
Certification - Biblical Theology
South Spanish Eastern Theological Seminary, Assembly of God
Marietta, Ga05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical And Systematic Theology
Spanish Eastern Theological Seminary Assembly of God
Bay Shore, New York02-1991
Skills
- Church administration
- Spiritual teaching
- Ministry design
- Operational reporting
- Project management
- conflict resolution
- project management
- Sacramental administration
- Leadership building
References
- Bishop Tony Evans
- Rev. Diana Marte
- Rev. David Zayas
- Doc. Ramon Matos, Elder
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Bishop, Associate Pastor
Connection Pointe COG
03.2020 - Current
Treasurer, Executive Assistant
AOG, New Southern Spanish District
01.2014 - 01.2017
Acquisitions Manager
United Acceptance Inc.
03.2007 - 07.2020
Senior Pastor & Founder
Iglesia Renacimiento (New Birth Church) AOG
08.2005 - 06.2017
Executive Pastor
Iglesia Remanente Fiel AOG
01.2001 - 07.2005
Certification - Ministry & Leadership
NICL
Certification - Biblical Theology
South Spanish Eastern Theological Seminary, Assembly of God
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical And Systematic Theology
Spanish Eastern Theological Seminary Assembly of God