Clarisa Cathleen Buys
Ordained Pastor In The Full Gospel Church In South Africa
Polokwane
Summary
Dynamic pastoral leader with a proven track record at Bet-Shalom Full Gospel Church, excelling in youth ministry and spiritual counseling. Successfully enhanced donor development strategies and fostered community outreach, resulting in increased participation. Adept in event organization and emotional support, committed to nurturing spiritual growth and building meaningful relationships within the congregation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastoral Assistant
Bet-Shalom Full Gospel Church
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted in creating and implementing strategies for donor development and stewardship, ensuring the financial health of the church.
- Mentored youth group members through regular meetings, fostering strong relationships while imparting valuable life lessons grounded in faith principles.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current programs/initiatives and provided recommendations for improvement, contributing to ongoing growth and success of the church.
- Managed administrative tasks as needed to maintain efficient daily operations of church activities.
- Facilitated conflict resolution within the congregation when necessary by employing active listening skills combined with Biblical wisdom.
- Demonstrated adaptability by stepping into various roles within the ministry as needed to support overall mission objectives.
- Assisted in managing church budget and finances, ensuring responsible allocation of resources for ministry growth.
- Coordinated volunteer projects within the community to demonstrate the church''s commitment to service and compassion.
- Led small group Bible studies to nurture spiritual growth among members while stimulating thought-provoking discussions on faith-related topics.
- Planned special events such as retreats or conferences aimed at deepening spiritual connections within the community.
- Strengthened community outreach efforts with innovative programs and initiatives, increasing membership and participation.
- Developed meaningful relationships with congregation members through attentive pastoral care, fostering a supportive environment.
- Participated in various outreach programs.
- Attended meetings with religious leaders.
Counselor
Bet-Shalom Christian School
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in childrens'' lives.
- Improved satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Guided children in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help children develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Wrote a complete Bible curriculum from grade 1-7.
Manager
Teletronics
02.2005 - 02.2021
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
- Managed financial aspects of store operations, including budget planning, expense tracking, and accurate record-keeping to maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Maintained open lines of communication with corporate headquarters, sharing pertinent information about store performance and requesting support when needed.
Education
3 Year Diploma in Ministry - Theology
Full Gospel Church of God Colledge
Irene, South Africa 04.2001 -
N6 in Computers And Accounting -
Gert Sibande College
Standerton, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Spiritual leadership
Pastoral care
Prayer guidance
Administrative tasks
Event organization
Spiritual counseling
Teamwork
Willingness to learn
Teaching strategies
Budgeting and finance
Microsoft office
Problem-solving abilities
Strong work ethic
Creative thinking
Excellent communication
Sorting and organizing
Self motivation
Valid Driver's license
Organizational skills
Hiking and reading
I love the outdoors and experiencing nature. Taking on a hiking trail is always a welcome challenge. Reading is my escape and I consider it as "me time".
Hiking and reading
Outdoors and nature is where I come alive. Taking on a hiking trail is always a welcome challenge. Reading is the part I consider as "me time".
Timeline
Pastoral Assistant
Bet-Shalom Full Gospel Church
04.2024 - 05.2025
Counselor
Bet-Shalom Christian School
07.2021 - 03.2024
Manager
Teletronics
02.2005 - 02.2021
3 Year Diploma in Ministry - Theology
Full Gospel Church of God Colledge
04.2001 -
N6 in Computers And Accounting -
Gert Sibande College
04.2001 -