About IDOWU OGUNDIMU

  • Academic Level  Master’s Degree
  • Age  53 - 57 Years
  • Gender  Male
  • Industry  Development
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About me

I have over two decades of pastoral ministry experience, combining strong preaching, teaching, and pastoral care with proven leadership in church growth and community outreach. I am deeply committed to biblical teaching, discipleship, and evangelism, and is fully prepared to relocate and serve in a vibrant local church context.

Skills, character, and fit for an Associate Pastor

  • Strong communicator and Bible teacher, able to preach, teach, and lead services in a way that is accessible, pastoral, and mission-minded.​

  • Relational and compassionate, with demonstrated ability to build trust, listen well, and walk with people through seasons of crisis, change, and growth.​

  • Team player who can work under a Senior Pastor, support the wider leadership team, and help equip volunteers for ministry and service.​

  • Spiritually mature Christian with recognised Christian leadership training, a long record of active church involvement, and a strong commitment to the worship, prayer, and community life of the church.​

  • Flexible, mobile, and ready to relocate for ministry opportunities, with a clear desire for continuous learning and development to enhance pastoral effectiveness.

  • Experienced in mentoring and discipling church members, with a track record of establishing structured discipleship programmes for new believers and nurturing them into active church life.
  • Regularly leads worship services, prayer meetings, and Bible study, delivering clear, Scripture-based sermons that strengthen congregational faith and encourage spiritual growth.

Education

  • 2022 - 2023
    University of Hertfordshire

    MSc Environmental Management

    I have completed and passed my MSc Environmental management programme at University of Hertfordshire.

  • 1999 - 2000
    University of Ibadan

    MSc Agricultural Economics

    I have completed and passed MSc Agricultural Economics at the University of Ibada, Nigeria.

  • 1990 - 1997
    Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

    B. Agriculture

    I have completed and passed my first degree at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

Experience

  • 2022 - Present
    Match Options Ltd

    Healthcare/Support Worker

    Job description
    • Assist clients with daily living activities/personal care including bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility
    • Provide emotional support and clear communication to clients and their families
    • Maintain safe, clean, and comfortable environments for clients
    • Support nursing staff by preparing equipment and assisting with basic clinical procedures
    • Monitor clients conditions and promptly reported changes to healthcare team

    Achievements
    • Delivered consistently high-quality care across multiple settings, maintaining client dignity and respect at all
    times
    • Received continuous positive feedback from clients and families for compassionate and empathetic approach to
    care
    • Achieved zero safety incidents throughout tenure by adhering to infection control protocols and health and
    safety regulations
    • Demonstrated strong teamwork and effectiveness in multidisciplinary healthcare settings through efficient
    support of nursing staff
    • Successfully led activity programs including arts and crafts, music sessions, and exercise classes that enhanced
    client wellbeing

  • 2010 - 2022
    Zeedcons Ltd

    Lead Environmental Consultant

    Job description
    • Provide and coordinated comprehensive training and development programs for personnel on waste
    management, environmental compliance, chemical handling, and maintenance
    • Advise clients on effective waste management strategies to enhance operational efficiencies and minimize
    environmental impact
    • Ensure all consulting activities aligned with environmental regulations and best practices, facilitating
    sustainable business operations
    • Manage teams of 5-10 staff, overseeing project delivery, performance management, and staff development
    • Author detailed reports and proposals with recommendations for mitigation of environmental impacts and
    regulatory compliance

    Achievements
    • Trained personnel achieving competency rates and significant improvements in workplace safety culture
    • Advised clients implementing strategies that enhanced operational efficiencies and reduced environmental
    impact
    • Facilitated ISO 14001 certification for multiple clients through comprehensive environmental management
    system implementation
    • Maintained team productivity at while achieving all project milestones on time and within budget over 10-year
    tenure
    • Authored detailed technical reports and environmental impact assessments that informed strategic
    decision-making for clients

  • 2000 - 2022
    Sacred Cherubim and Seraphim Church

    Associate Pastor

    Job description
    • Lead worship services, prayer meetings, and Bible study sessions for the congregation
    • Preach and teach biblical principles weekly, delivering impactful sermons that strengthened congregational faith
    • Provide pastoral care, spiritual counseling, and prayer ministry to congregation members facing personal, family,
    and spiritual challenges
    • Mentor and disciple church members, supporting their spiritual journey and faith development
    • Coordinate evangelism and community outreach initiatives including hospital visits, prison ministry, and
    neighborhood programs

    Achievements
    • Increased midweek service attendance through engaging worship leadership and relevant biblical teaching
    • Facilitated new members baptism during tenure, demonstrating effective evangelism and discipleship
    • Established discipleship program for new believers, providing structured mentorship and biblical training
    • Reached individuals through community outreach programs, establishing meaningful connections with local
    organizations
    • Contributed to growth in overall church membership through strategic pastoral initiatives and community
    engagement

Expertise

Leadership training and development
Communication
Management
Expository preaching and Bible teaching through regular sermons, Bible studies, and prayer meetings
Counselling
Health and Safety
Mentoring

Languages

English
Proficient

Honors & awards

  • 2020

    Outstanding Community Leader - Award of Excellence

    I got this award for my Outstanding Community Leadership by the Youth wing of Toluwalase Community Development Association, Ogun state, Nigeria.

  • 2010.

    Excellence Award

    Given by Achievers Global Network, Ogun state, Nigeria.

  • 2000

    Poverty Allevaition Project

    Merit Award winner by Pallive International

  • 1998

    NYSC Merit Award

    Best Corper of the year for best community development project in Lagos, Nigeria. I was awarded in honour of dededication to duty, high sense of responsibility and humility.

  • 1998

    Lagos Island Local Govt - Certificate of Merit

    I got this award for my outstanding contributions to growth of the local government area.

Skills