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Margaret Troon Vokulu

Summary

I, Margaret Troon Vokulu, an active member of Pitt Street Congregation wish to introduce myself as a LayMinister of the United Methodist church of California, USA. I have done training in Sacramento and graduated with the recognition of Bishop Minerva G. Carcano. Upon graduation we were given all the equipment and skills needed for pastoral duties.

Overview

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Work History

Women's Ministry Leader

Faith United Methodist Church
  • Organized impactful events such as retreats and conferences to strengthen bonds among members of the women''s ministry.
  • Supported missionary work through organizing prayer groups dedicated to uplifting those serving abroad.
  • Established strong relationships with local churches and organizations, promoting collaboration on women-focused initiatives.
  • Recruited trained, and supported volunteers committed to serving in various capacities within the ministry.

Children's Ministry Volunteer

Faith United Methodist Church
  • Increased participation in ministry events by creating fun, age-appropriate activities for children.
  • Assisted in the development of a mentorship program that paired older youth with younger children, fostering intergenerational connections within the congregation.
  • Developed strong relationships with families through consistent follow-up and pastoral care.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to enhance personal knowledge of theology and child development practices.

Committee Member

Faith United Methodist Church
  • Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss and advance management and investment ideas.
  • Facilitated open communication among committee members, fostering an environment of trust and mutual respect.
  • Collaborated with fellow members to achieve consensus on key policy decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Evaluated progress towards established objectives, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
  • Assisted in overseeing transfers of Ministers for the Conferences

Committee Leader

Bishop Minerva G. Carcano
  • Developed comprehensive agendas for committee meetings, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
  • Achieved committee objectives by effectively leading meetings and fostering collaboration among members.
  • Recruited and mentored new committee members, fostering a positive environment for professional growth and development.
  • Assisted Bishop Minerva initiate the Bi-Electoral Agreement with Methodist Conference to appoint a Fiji minister to be posted in the United States of America

World Minister Representative

Faith United Methodist Church
  • Led small group Bible studies to promote deeper understanding of scriptural texts and foster spiritual growth among attendees.
  • Organized and coordinated special events such as guest speaker series or holiday celebrations to foster unity among congregation members.
  • Fostered a welcoming atmosphere within the church, leading to increased attendance and active participation in worship services.

Finance Committee Member

Faith United Methodist Church
  • Developed ideas for raising capital to fund special projects.
  • Managed risk exposure by conducting thorough assessments of potential investments and market trends.
  • Participated in merger discussions, assessing risks and benefits from a financial perspective before making recommendations to the board of directors.
  • Worked closely with Pastor Barbara Horikoshi-Firebaugh and gained a substantial amount of experience from her.

Skills

  • Strong organization
  • Calendar management
  • Document control
  • Report preparation
  • Travel arrangements

Certification

  • Graduate Certificate of Biblical Studies - Liberty University
  • Certificate as a Layminister - California/Nevada Annual Conference of California/Nevada Methodist Conference

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Fiji
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Women's Ministry Leader

Faith United Methodist Church

Children's Ministry Volunteer

Faith United Methodist Church

Committee Member

Faith United Methodist Church

Committee Leader

Bishop Minerva G. Carcano

World Minister Representative

Faith United Methodist Church

Finance Committee Member

Faith United Methodist Church
Margaret Troon Vokulu