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Education
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Seminars and Workshops
Awards, Honors & Citations
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ELORM JOHN EDISON AGBENORTO

ELORM JOHN EDISON AGBENORTO

Accra

Summary

  • Elorm is an ecclesiastically endorsed campus chaplain, a televangelist, an ethicist, and a registered member of the Ghana Psychology Council.
  • He has a passion for inspirational and motivational speaking, career, entrepreneurship, leadership and youth empowerment, marriage (and relationship) consultation, and civic engagement.
  • His top-notch, cutting-edge presentations make him a sought-after speaker at business conferences, university campuses, conventions, and religious gatherings nationwide.
  • He currently hosts the shows Hope Bible Study and the National Bible Bee, all on Hope TV Ghana, and The Pitch (a business drive and entrepreneurial show), also showing on GH One TV.
  • Through his exceptional leadership skills and keen ability to run successful operations that nurture growth, Elorm established the support ministries Advent Insights Ministries and SeedSpring Network.
  • He is described by his audience as a skilled speaker who expresses his thoughts with tact. He is known by his friends to have a friendly and outgoing personality brimming with a great sense of humor.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

District Pastor

Seventh Day Adventist Church
05.2023 - Current
  • Expanded discipleship opportunities by launching small group ministries across the district.
  • Provides guidance to lay leaders in managing various ministries, ensuring seamless operations.
  • Increased community involvement through organizing and leading volunteer projects.
  • Facilitates interfaith dialogue and collaboration within the broader community.
  • Communicates regularly with church board members, maintaining transparency in decision-making processes.
  • Advanced the mission of the church with strategic planning and vision-casting initiatives.
  • Enhanced congregational engagement by implementing innovative outreach programs.
  • Strengthened spiritual growth by conducting weekly Bible study sessions.
  • Improved church finances by establishing effective budget management practices.
  • Continually develop strong relationships with congregational members through consistent pastoral care and counseling.
  • Oversee facility improvements to create welcoming spaces for both worship services and community events.
  • Organize evangelistic outreach efforts, inviting new individuals into the life of the church.
  • Fosters an inclusive environment that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs.
  • Promotes a sense of unity among congregation members through regular fellowship activities.
  • Inspires generosity among congregants with thoughtful stewardship campaigns.
  • Established crisis response protocols to ensure swift assistance during emergencies or natural disasters.
  • Nurtures a supportive environment for families through initiating family-oriented events and programs.
  • Lead programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Oversee the administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Interacts with the local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
  • Officiates special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Supervise associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions towards a social support and youth empowerment centre.

Associate District Pastor / Church Pastor

Seventh Day Adventist Church
07.2019 - 04.2023
  • Assisted the District Pastor in providing leadership in ministry, administration, and pastoral care as the churches required
  • Assisted the District Pastor in leading the officers and members of the church in a caring ministry for persons in the Church and the community
  • Preached at worship services, organised revivalistic and evangelistic campaigns, and special services such as all-night prayer and communion service
  • Planned, coordinated and evaluated congregational services, as well as organised funeral services, weddings and naming ceremonies as requested
  • Organised periodic training programs and retreats for church elders, ministry leaders, deacons and other church officers upon election for due performance of their duties and responsibilities
  • Planned and executed a continuous visitation ministry to members of the church and community, particularly senior adult members, those in hospitals, nursing homes, and those homebound
  • Advanced the mission of the church with strategic planning and vision-casting initiatives.
  • Developed strong relationships with congregational members through consistent pastoral care and counseling
  • Collaborated with local nonprofit organizations to address pressing social issues within the community.
  • Improved church finances by establishing effective budget management practices.

Campus Chaplain

Ghana National Association of Adventist Students (GNAAS)
09.2015 - 06.2019
  • Provided pastoral oversight, guidance, care and counseling, and administrative support; coordinated with the Guidance and Counseling team in providing advisory functions for both staff and students
  • Supported all students and staff and provided friendship, pastoral care and spiritual guidance to all members of the university
  • Prepared relevant documents and statistical reports on all spiritual activities in the university for submission to the Chaplaincy Director
  • Provided a listening ear of complete confidentiality and the promise of respect for all members of the university community, irrespective of religious convictions or beliefs
  • Represented the university on religious matters of national interest
  • Created an atmosphere of Christian fellowship that enabled both non-Christian and Christian believers find a home in our Christian environment as members of the same family
  • Offered expert knowledge on both spiritual and secular matters by maintaining a regular and deliberate attitude of research
  • Liaised with the Ghana National Association of Adventist Students (GNAAS) and other external bodies on matters that concerned the university's spiritual welfare
  • Under special circumstances provided support for funeral services, marriage services and other relational activities in conjunction with other ministers of the Gospel of Jesus within and outside the university
  • Organized forums for members of the community to share their ideas, aspirations, fears, anxieties, and insights on issues, and prayed to seek peace for the nation and the university church, in conformity with regulations and protocols.

Ministerial Intern / Associate Church Pastor

Seventh-day Adventist Church
01.2014 - 08.2015
  • Assisted the [Senior] Pastor in providing leadership in administration, ministry and Pastoral care as the Church required
  • Assisted the [Senior] Pastor in leading the officers and members of the Church in a caring ministry for persons in the Church and the community
  • Preached at worship services and organised special services such as All-night Prayer and Communion service as directed by the [Senior] Pastor
  • Planned, coordinated and evaluated congregational services in liaison with the [Senior] Pastor
  • Conducted funeral services, weddings and naming ceremonies as requested, subject to the [Senior] Pastor's direction
  • Counseled with and assisted in training Elders, Deacons and other church officers upon election for the due performance of their duties and responsibilities
  • Planned and participated in a continuous visitation ministry to senior adult members, particularly those in hospitals, nursing homes, and homebound.

Founder / Speaker

Advent Insight Ministry (AIM)
06.2013 - 08.2015
  • Established the ministry organization (Advent Insights Ministry) for the main purpose of evangelism
  • Undertook a nationwide Campus-based outreach ministry project comprising revivals, motivational seminars and gospel musical concerts
  • Delivered an audio-visual media evangelism project where audio and video, as well as read-up sermons, were put on CDs and distributed to audiences of diverse nature
  • Commenced a prison ministry with the cooperation of the Ghana Prisons Service to visit the various prisons and set up Adventist fellowship groups, while strengthening the existing ones.

Executive Director, Host Country Recruitment Operations & Music

BraveHearts Expeditions And Outreach
02.2010 - 12.2012
  • Demonstrated ability to run successful operations that nurture business growth, and cut costs, whilst maximizing profit
  • Identified various revenue stream opportunities
  • Ensured preparation of expedition grounds and favourable conditions for Venturers
  • Arranged soul-soothing Christian music and hymns for Venturers on Sabbath worship during expeditions
  • Resolved conflicts among venturers and facilitators, as well as ensured drugs and alcohol-free (and sibling vices) expeditions.

School Counselor / Teacher

Gospel International Senior High (and Junior High) School
09.2011 - 10.2012
  • Provided guidance and counseling for students, faculty, as well as the management team
  • Organized seminars and workshops with presentations on relevant topics such as Career Guidance, Work Ethics, Empowering Corporate Stars, How to Organize Your Work and Your Life
  • Prepared periodic handouts to meet pressing issues of students, faculty and management
  • Taught Christian Religious Studies at the Senior High level and Religious and Moral Education at the Junior High level.

Education

MPhil in The Study of Theology And Ethics - Religious Studies

University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana
11.2024

Certificate in Counseling Psychology - Counseling Psychology

Valley View University
Accra, Ghana
11.2019

Ecclesiastical Endorsement - Clinical Pastoral Education

Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries
Accra, Ghana
09.2019

PCM Competency Certification - GC of SDA Public Campus Ministries

Babcock University
Nigeria
12.2018

Chaplaincy Training And Support Program - Clinical Pastoral Education

Accra City Conference Chaplaincy Department
Accra, Ghana
01.2016

BA Theological Studies -

Valley View University, Accra - Ghana
01.2011

Skills

  • Biblical teaching
  • Preaching
  • Public Speaking
  • Pastoral counseling
  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Discipleship training
  • Youth Ministry
  • Leadership Development
  • Strategic leadership
  • Media Concept and Content Development
  • Entrepreneurial

Accomplishments

  • Led over 600 souls to Christ and to the Seventh-day Adventist church in baptism over an eight-year period through media productions, evangelistic, and revivalistic campaigns.
  • Mentored over 200 university students for 4 years.
  • Produced the National Bible Bee quiz competition in partnership with the Bible Society of Ghana.
  • Produced the business drive and entrepreneurship reality show The Pitch on Hope TV Ghana and GH One TV.
  • Established the support ministry instrument SeedSpring Network which has been making an impact in the areas of Media, Education, Youth and Leadership Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship drive.
  • Created employment opportunities for young adults and university graduates through several entrepreneurship programs as a form of graduate unemployment intervention.

Seminars and Workshops

  • Event: Leveling Up Training on Entrepreneurship in Research and Innovation.

Organizing Institution: Advanced Information Technology Institute, Ghana-India Kofi Annan Center of Excellence in ICT

Venue: Ridge, Accra, Ghana, 

Date: February 2023


  • Event: Career, Entrepreneurship and Mentorship Conference

Organizing Institution: SeedSpring Network

Venue: University of Ghana, Accra 

Date: October 2021


  • Event: 3rd Adventist Chaplains Congress

Organizing Institution: Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries, General Conference 

Venue: Virtual (Online) Program

Date: October 2020


  • Event: A Symposium on the Doctrine of the Trinity

Organizing Institution: Theology Students Association, Valley View University

Venue: Accra Campus

Date: March 2020


  • Event: Campus Ministries Stakeholders' Forum

Organizing Institution: Southern Ghana Union Conference

Venue: Institute of Local Government Studies, Accra, 

Date: May 2016


  • Event: Annual Seminar

Organizing Institution: Bible Society of Ghana

Venue: British Council of Ghana, Accra

Date: October 2015

Awards, Honors & Citations

  • Certificate of honour - Vice President, Ghana National Association of Adventist Students (Pope John Senior High School branch, 2005).
  • Certificate of honour - Music Director, Valley View University (New Life Praise Choir - 2009).

Affiliations

  • Accra City Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Church
  • Ghana Psychology Council
  • Hope TV Ghana
  • SeedSpring Network
  • Accra Newtown Seventh-day Adventist Church
  • Golden Eagles Pathfinder Club
  • Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries
  • Public Campus Ministries
  • Ghana National Association of Adventist Students (GNAAS)

Hobbies

  • Music and Playwriting
  • Sightseeing
  • Reading
  • Playing Tennis

References

  • Dr. Kwening Boakye, Ministerial Secretary, West-Central African Division of SDA Church, Phone: +233 20 435 2841. E-mail: kwaboakwa@gmail.com
  • Pr. Maxwell Asabere, Chaplaincy Director, East Ghana Conference of SDA Church (April 2017–August 2023), mka00021@mix.wvu.edu
  • Dr. Josiah Andoh, Dean of Students, Regent University of Science and Technology/ Senior Lecturer, Valley View University, +233 20 890 5912, joeandor@gmail.com

Timeline

District Pastor

Seventh Day Adventist Church
05.2023 - Current

Associate District Pastor / Church Pastor

Seventh Day Adventist Church
07.2019 - 04.2023

Campus Chaplain

Ghana National Association of Adventist Students (GNAAS)
09.2015 - 06.2019

Ministerial Intern / Associate Church Pastor

Seventh-day Adventist Church
01.2014 - 08.2015

Founder / Speaker

Advent Insight Ministry (AIM)
06.2013 - 08.2015

School Counselor / Teacher

Gospel International Senior High (and Junior High) School
09.2011 - 10.2012

Executive Director, Host Country Recruitment Operations & Music

BraveHearts Expeditions And Outreach
02.2010 - 12.2012

MPhil in The Study of Theology And Ethics - Religious Studies

University of Ghana

Certificate in Counseling Psychology - Counseling Psychology

Valley View University

Ecclesiastical Endorsement - Clinical Pastoral Education

Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries

PCM Competency Certification - GC of SDA Public Campus Ministries

Babcock University

Chaplaincy Training And Support Program - Clinical Pastoral Education

Accra City Conference Chaplaincy Department

BA Theological Studies -

Valley View University, Accra - Ghana
ELORM JOHN EDISON AGBENORTO