Nonde Chishimba
Serowe,Botswana
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Regional Secretary
Assemblies of God
Serowe, Central Region
09.2019 - Current
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
- Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
Pastor
Assemblies of God
Serowe , Botswana
01.2012 - Current
- Forged alliances with local authorities to support congregation objectives.
- Authored weekly sermons shared in Sunday services and multiple pastoral gatherings including weddings, seminars, and memorials.
- Coordinated administrative duties linked to church functions such as overseeing budgets and arranging staff meetings.
- Coordinated fundraising activities to meet financial goals of the organization.
- Mentored new pastors, delivering essential pastoral care when required.
Sponsored five students for pastoral studies; three graduated, and two are set to graduate in 2026. - Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, nursing homes.
- Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
- Participated in ministerial conferences and other professional development opportunities.
- Compiled monthly reports summarizing progress towards meeting organizational objectives.
- Engaged in public speaking engagements at civic organizations or other churches.
- Organized special events such as weddings, baptisms, funerals.
- Engaged with individuals requesting counseling or assistance regarding personal concerns from church and community
- Encouraged members to become actively involved in mission work.
- Provided oversight for all staff positions within the organization.
- Created discipleship programs for youth and adults.
- Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church.
- Developed long-term strategies for growth of the ministry.
- Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among church members.
- Conducted periodic reviews of church policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with church leaders, staff, and ministry teams to drive church growth and foster positive community impact.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Optimized church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks.
- Spearheaded community outreach programs.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.
- Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
- Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
- Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
- Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
- Gathered church members to aid community emergency or crisis response.
- Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
- Referred families and individuals to community support services, psychologists, or doctors for necessary care.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
Regions' Representative
Assemblies of God
Gaborone , Gaborone
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Represented the two regions of the Assemblies of God in Botswana at the highest leadership platform; the General Presbytery for a full three year tenure.
Presiding Pastor
Assemblies of God
Mmadinare, Mmadinare
01.2014 - 03.2018
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- 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.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
Associate Pastor
Assemblies of God
Selibe Phikwe, Selibe Phikwe
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Officiated special programs such as baptisms, holy communion and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Supervised staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Ph.D. - Transformational Leadership
Malawi Assemblies of God University
Lilongwe, Malawi 03.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Assembly Bible College
Gaborone, Botswana 01.2019 - 12.2020
Master of Arts - Theology
Malawi Assemblies of God University
Lilongwe, Malawi 02.2021 - 11.2023
Skills
- Project management
- Public speaking
- Conflict resolution
- Mentoring
- Team building
- Strategic planning
Languages
Bemba
Native language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Setswana
Advanced (C1)
C1
Cichewa
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Accomplishments
- Served in the Assemblies of God national leadership for over ten years.
- Served as a regional representative in the General Presbytery, representing the two regions (North and South) of the Assemblies of God in Botswana
- Longest serving leader of the northern regional Leadership.
- Pioneered the groundwork for the construction of the Burning Bush Legacy Auditorium at Serowe Tshipana Assembly
- Received a certificate of appreciation from the United Congregation Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) for community engagement and ministerial cordiality
- Received a certificate of appreciation and recognition from the minister of Local Government; Mr Sethlabelo Modukanele.
Timeline
Ph.D. - Transformational Leadership
Malawi Assemblies of God University
03.2023 - Current
Master of Arts - Theology
Malawi Assemblies of God University
02.2021 - 11.2023
Regions' Representative
Assemblies of God
01.2020 - 09.2022
Regional Secretary
Assemblies of God
09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Assembly Bible College
01.2019 - 12.2020
Presiding Pastor
Assemblies of God
01.2014 - 03.2018
Pastor
Assemblies of God
01.2012 - Current
Associate Pastor
Assemblies of God
01.2012 - 01.2014
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