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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Michael Mkandawire

Lilongwe

Summary

Momentously professional and experienced with fifteen years of leading non-profit organizations. Extreme consideration of detail has helped organizations maximize savings, cut expenditures, and gain productivity. Robust familiarity with governing bylaws and how to implement organization procedures. An efficacious motivator who brings a virtuous attitude to every meeting. Highly committed Senior Lecturer with over a decade of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate theology students at Malawi Assemblies of God Institute of Theology, Malawi Assemblies of God University, Eswatini College of Theology, and Global University. A subject matter expert in religion and politics, Christian ethics, Intercultural studies, and public practical theology. I do supervise graduate and undergraduate theses with excellency. Mission-driven [Job Title] with more than [Number] years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Pastor

Rejoice Assemblies of God
01.2023
  • Prime pastoral care provider and coordinates the implementation of church vision, mission, and objectives mission.

Malawi Housing Corporation Board – Director

01.2022 - Current
  • My core obligation is to ensure that Government policy on housing is implemented so that Malawians can be offered decent, habitable, and affordable housing structures
  • Some of my specific responsibilities are (1) to be diligent and adhere to the Corporation’s mission, vision, and Core values, (2) to represent the interests of the Government of Malawi in all fora (local and international, (3) owe a fiduciary duty to the Corporation and the Government.

Adjunct Lecturer

Eswatini College of Theology
01.2021 - Current
  • Teaching at the Graduate level in Intercultural Studies and Governance.

JAAIDS Malawi Vice Board Chairperson

01.2016 - Current
  • Offering advice to the CEO; Coordinating the CEO’s systematic performance appraisal; establishing numerous effective programs to benefit our clients and further the organization’s mission; Approve annual budget audit reports; Guarantee that board resolutions are carried out; Serve on task forces and taking on special assignments; Review reports and recommends changes or approval based on findings; Assist the CEO and board chairperson in identifying and recruiting staff.

Adjunct Lecturer

Malawi Assemblies of God University
01.2014 - Current
  • Teaching various courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
  • These are the courses in Public Theology, Governance, Intercultural Studies, Political Theologies, Bible, and Theology.

Consultant

01.2014 - Current
  • In the areas of leadership and governance
  • Support Faith-Based Organizations to develop workable governance structures and systems
  • Assist in engendering the acumens that produce actionable, quantifiable results
  • My work is resolutely entrenched in sympathy for human and organizational behavior.

MaoG Education Board – Member

01.2014 - Current
  • Coordinate activities and programs of all the Academic institutions of the Malawi Assemblies of God; Collection of management information from these academic institutions to facilitate the National Executive Committee’s decision-making on matters concerning the same; Ensure that each institution develops, implements, and reviews strategic management and budgetary planning; Facilitate self-evaluation process of the academic institutions; Receive periodic progress reports from each institution; Ensure that the institutions implement the vision, mission, and policies of Malawi Assemblies of God.

Principal

Malawi Assemblies of God Institute of Theology
01.2013 - Current
  • Providing executive leadership for all staff and ensuring prudent oversight of the College resources
  • Assume administrative responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the college and its management
  • Overseeing the implementation of the policies the Board of Directors laid down
  • Build a solid and inclusive sense of service through team building with the staff, utilizing effective and open communication
  • Exercise sound decision-making ability and ensure that all staff consider themselves a vital part of the Institute’s/College's mission and work
  • Serving as the Chairman of the Management panel, convening meetings of this body as necessary to ensure the effective functioning of the body and the Institute
  • Maintaining harmony and cooperation among academic and administrative staff
  • Coordinating the periodic curriculum review process.

Adjunct Lecturer

Global University (Springfield, Missouri)
01.2013 - Current
  • Coaching students in Intercultural Studies, Bible and Theology.

Executive Pastor

Falls Assembly, Bethesda Temple
01.2010 - 01.2023
  • I was directly involved in planning and leadership
  • I assisted the Senior Pastor in performing pastoral duties and leading the church in its mission.

Lecturer

Assemblies of God School of Theology
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Teaching various courses at Assemblies of God School of Theology
  • This includes the Diploma and Bachelor’s Divisions to equip and mentor students for ministry work
  • I did this with the full consciousness of contemporary global trends
  • This entails being “contextual” in my delivery.

Sponsorship/Communications Manager

Sunrise Health
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Involved in developing and consolidating strong media ties to sanction widespread outreach to the public and partners; drafting and developing all content for internal and external communication; arranging interviews; and acting as a spokesperson for Sunrise Health
  • Participate in the planning and execution of fundraising activities.

Education

Ph.D. - Contextual Theology (Church & Society – Political Theology Concentration)

Malawi Assemblies of God University, Lilongwe, Malawi
01.2022

University Certificate of Education -

Malawi Assemblies of God University, Lilongwe, Malawi
01.2021

Master of Arts - Intercultural Studies

Global University, Springfield, USA
01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Bible and Theology

Global University, Springfield, USA
01.2004

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of administration and management as well as human resources, including strategic planning, leadership techniques, and personnel recruitment
  • Good analytical, investigative, and writing skills
  • Resourceful, versatile, and enjoys taking on new challenges and learning new skills; that is, very creative
  • Complex problem solver
  • Very proactive and good team player
  • Good Management and Leadership Skills
  • Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with course descriptions and learning outcomes and providing timely feedback
  • Regularly assess student learning through appropriate measures

Certification

  • 12/01/21, Faith-Based Organizational Leadership, Malawi Institute of Management
  • 07/01/21, Strategic Leadership and Effective Management Training for Church and Organizational Leaders, Leadership, Ethics, and Integrity Center
  • 10/01/12, Behavior Change Communication: Principles & Practices, Malawi Institute of Management
  • 09/01/08, Political Advocacy, Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS
  • 11/01/05, HIV/AIDS Counseling, Ecumenical Counseling Center
  • 05/01/04, Basic Techniques & the Church’s Response to HIV/AIDS, Assemblies of God School of Theology - AIDS Ministry
  • 01/01/02, Youth Mobilization Against AIDS, Assemblies of God Aids Response Program

Affiliations

11/01/21, Present, Theological Society of Malawi, The society seeks to provide a platform for theological engagement, support, and coordination of theologians or institutions delivering theological studies within and outside Malawi

Languages

English
Chichewa
Tumbuka

Personalvision

To reach out to the disfranchised and help them see the hope that is in the Divine. My mission is to instigate, uplift, and empower people to realize their God-given destiny using the gifts, talents, and resources given to me by the Divine.

Maritalstatus

Married

Boardinvolvement

  • 01/01/22, Present, Director, Malawi Housing Corporation Board, My core obligation is to ensure that Government policy on housing is implemented so that Malawians can be offered decent, habitable, and affordable housing structures., Some of my specific responsibilities are (1) to be diligent and adhere to the Corporation’s mission, vision, and Core values, (2) to represent the interests of the Government of Malawi in all fora (local and international, (3) owe a fiduciary duty to the Corporation and the Government.
  • 01/01/16, Present, Vice Board Chairperson, JAAIDS Malawi, Offering advice to the CEO; Coordinating the CEO’s systematic performance appraisal; establishing numerous effective programs to benefit our clients and further the organization’s mission; Approve annual budget audit reports; Guarantee that board resolutions are carried out; Serve on task forces and taking on special assignments; Review reports and recommends changes or approval based on findings; Assist the CEO and board chairperson in identifying and recruiting staff.
  • 01/01/14, Present, Member, MaoG Education Board, Coordinate activities and programs of all the Academic institutions of the Malawi Assemblies of God; Collection of management information from these academic institutions to facilitate the National Executive Committee’s decision-making on matters concerning the same; Ensure that each institution develops, implements, and reviews strategic management and budgetary planning; Facilitate self-evaluation process of the academic institutions; Receive periodic progress reports from each institution; Ensure that the institutions implement the vision, mission, and policies of Malawi Assemblies of God.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/27/80
  • Nationality: Malawian

References

  • Dr. Enson Mbilikile Lwesya, Malawi Assemblies of God University, P.O. Box 184, Lilongwe, Malawi, +265 111 762 408, +265 881 962 409, +265 999 411 419, ensonlwesya@yahoo.com
  • Mzee Dr. Hermann Mvula, The University of Malawi, Chancellor College, Zomba, Malawi, +265 884 033 120, +265 994 310 384, hmvula@unima.ac.mw
  • Dr. Matilda Tumalike Matabwa, Malawi Assemblies of God, P.O. Box 1220, Lilongwe, Malawi, +265 888 861 962, matildamatabwa@gmail.com

Hobbies and Interests

  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Sports

Timeline

Lead Pastor

Rejoice Assemblies of God
01.2023

Malawi Housing Corporation Board – Director

01.2022 - Current

Adjunct Lecturer

Eswatini College of Theology
01.2021 - Current

JAAIDS Malawi Vice Board Chairperson

01.2016 - Current

Adjunct Lecturer

Malawi Assemblies of God University
01.2014 - Current

Consultant

01.2014 - Current

MaoG Education Board – Member

01.2014 - Current

Principal

Malawi Assemblies of God Institute of Theology
01.2013 - Current

Adjunct Lecturer

Global University (Springfield, Missouri)
01.2013 - Current

Executive Pastor

Falls Assembly, Bethesda Temple
01.2010 - 01.2023

Sponsorship/Communications Manager

Sunrise Health
01.2009 - 01.2010

Lecturer

Assemblies of God School of Theology
01.2008 - 01.2013

Ph.D. - Contextual Theology (Church & Society – Political Theology Concentration)

Malawi Assemblies of God University, Lilongwe, Malawi

University Certificate of Education -

Malawi Assemblies of God University, Lilongwe, Malawi

Master of Arts - Intercultural Studies

Global University, Springfield, USA

Bachelor of Arts - Bible and Theology

Global University, Springfield, USA
Michael Mkandawire