Bernard Mulder
Pastor
Pretoria
Summary
Strategic mentor and leader, merging a robust ministry background with substantial experience in commercial property valuation. Academic pursuits encompass ministerial training, theology, and architecture, laying a versatile foundation for multifaceted leadership roles. Founding and shepherding a dynamic, multicultural congregation. Facilitated significant growth and community cohesion. Recognised early for expertise in property and directed high-profile valuations and development projects.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Founder and Senior Pastor
Household of Christ
1 2003 - Current
- Visionary leadership fostering a multi-cultural church community.
- Spearheaded the construction of church facilities, achieving substantial budget savings.
- Championed trademark initiatives like 'Cultural Sunday' and 'Loving God - Loving People.'
Pioneer
Champions Club
Pretoria
09.2019 - Current
- This is the church’s ministry for children with special needs and their families – with international recognition.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Founder
Thuthukisa Community Initiative
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2003 - Current
- Led initiatives for children with special needs including a 1-hectare land giveaway, hosting a Champions Club Workshop with significant media coverage, and receiving a government award recognized on SAFM radio.
- Supported community health and welfare through sponsoring Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy sessions, replenishing R100,000 to the VIVA Foundation, and providing resources to a care centre for women with mental disabilities.
- Enhanced community resilience by facilitating a house giveaway, implementing feeding schemes, and initiating a comprehensive COVID-19 relief effort.
- Implemented outreaches and feeding schemes in multiple communities, supporting schools, shelters, and care centres for the elderly, orphaned and vulnerable children, gender-based violence victims and children with disabilities.
Exclusive Valuer
Bank of Taiwan
01.2002 - 01.2008
Valuer for Listed Companies Portfolios
ABSA & Others
01.2001 - 01.2002
Commercial Property Valuer
ABSA
01.2001
- Youngest person appointed as part of the ABSA commercial valuations hub.
District Pastor
Christian Revival Church
Bloemfontein, South Africa
01.1997 - 08.2001
- Progressed from Zone Pastor Intern to Zone Pastor to District Pastor, and part of a team of three who grew the congregation from +-850 people to 4500 members in 3.5 years
- Managed district pastoral responsibilities, community engagement and church growth.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counselling, and prayer.
Property Valuer
ABSA
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Years of expertise in property valuations with demonstrated skill and success.
Education
Diploma For Ministerial Training - Theology
Christian Revival Church Bible Training Centre
Bloemfontein, South Africa 01.1997 - 11.1998
No Degree - Theology
South African Theological Seminary
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Talent Acquisition
Executive Leadership
Transformative leadership
Relationship Building
Problem-solving abilities
Partnership Building
Management Team Leadership
Balanced Work Ethic
Adaptable and Flexible
Approachable leader
Relationship and Team Building
Growth Mindset
Certification
DISC Profile, Before 2000, Scored highest in Influence and Steadiness
Ordination
- Ordained Minister, International Federation of Christian Churches (IFCC), Before 2000
- Marriage Officer, 2012
Current Associations
Bridge Builders Ministry, 2020, Present
Publications
Courageous Faith, 1 July 2022, A leadership resource sharing personal journeys of faith and resilience and equipping leaders to succeed and defy all odds.
References
- Pastor Mark Hodgetts, +27 82 445 8318
- Bishop Kevin Permal,
- Bishop Abe Sibiya, +27 79 534 9239
Timeline
Pioneer
Champions Club
09.2019 - Current
Founder
Thuthukisa Community Initiative
01.2003 - Current
Exclusive Valuer
Bank of Taiwan
01.2002 - 01.2008
No Degree - Theology
South African Theological Seminary
04.2001 -
Valuer for Listed Companies Portfolios
ABSA & Others
01.2001 - 01.2002
Commercial Property Valuer
ABSA
01.2001
Diploma For Ministerial Training - Theology
Christian Revival Church Bible Training Centre
01.1997 - 11.1998
District Pastor
Christian Revival Church
01.1997 - 08.2001
Property Valuer
ABSA
01.1992 - 01.1997
Founder and Senior Pastor
Household of Christ
1 2003 - Current