1. Nestor Soto
108 Skyview Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
570-249-0624
budsoto@ptd.net
Profile
Seasoned, ordained minister with comprehensive experience in pastoral and educational services. Mission-driven
self-starter with established success in Christian education, ministry development, church administration, leadership
Education
Alliance Theological Seminary Nyack, NY
Master of Arts in Biblical Literature
o Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Award 2011
Franklin Pierce University Rindge, NH
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
o President’s Award for Special Service in Student Activities
RHEMA Bible Training Center Tulsa, OK
Diploma and Ordination - Missions
Experience:
Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Peckville, PA 2013 – Present
Transitional Pastor
o Provide interim leadership, church administration and pastoral care to congregation in pastoral transition
o Plan and oversee worship services, Sunday School, prayer meetings, and elder and teacher training
o Guide formation of church vision, mission, core value, philosophy of ministry and pastoral search profiles
Alliance Theological Seminary 2011 - Present
Graduate Teaching Assistant
o Provide supplemental classroom instruction, testing and grading in New Testament Greek I and II classes
o Tutor graduate students on 1:1 and small group basis
o Offer administrative support to the faculty
Andover Subacute and Rehab Center 2004 – 2009
Pastor
o Developed pastoral care department of 702-bed skilled nursing facility with 2 employees and 70+
volunteers
o Created religious education programs for residents with diverse clinical profiles and cultural traditions
o Directed 27 religious services per week and 3,000 spiritual care contacts per month
Followers Christian Fellowship 2001 – 2006
Pastor
o Pioneered and led family-oriented non-denominational church in home and community-based fellowship
o Provided sacraments, religious instruction, discipleship & outreach training, pastoral care, spiritual guidance
o Administrated all legal, business and financial aspects of faith-based non-profit corporation
Christ Alive Christian Center 1997 – 2001
Associate Minister
o Developed and directed outreach and missions ministries of an active multi-cultural congregation of 400
o Created discipleship and ministry training curricula and organized adult religious education programs
o Recruited, trained and organized volunteers in evangelistic service projects and community events

2. o Received “Outstanding Christian Leadership Award” from New York March For Jesus Steering Committee