RAJAN THOMAS
Catholic Priest
No. 17, R.C. Street, Nallur, Vadanallur P.O., Uthiramerur T.K., Kancheepuram District
Summary
Dynamic and committed religious Priest, leader and communicator with a proven track record at St. Joseph's Church, Porur, where I spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced volunteer engagement and congregation growth. Expert in strategic planning and resource mobilization, I excel in fostering inclusivity and partnership, demonstrating both effective leadership and critical thinking skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Catholic Pastor and Correspondent
St. Joseph's Church, Porur
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Empowered church volunteers through training sessions and ongoing support, enhancing their ability to serve the congregation effectively.
- Championed diversity within the church body by promoting inclusivity across all aspects of ministry life.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
- Coordinated mission trips for members interested in participating in global outreach efforts.
- Attracted new members to the congregation through effective marketing strategies such as social media campaigns, website updates, and targeted outreach efforts.
- Managed church operations, ensuring proper allocation of resources and budget management.
- Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
- Upheld school governance by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Public Speaker, Soft Skill Trainer in Tamil Nadu Region
- Innovative Thinker, Dynamic Organizer
- Committed Responsible and Hardworking
- Relationship Builder with Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Personality with Emotional Maturity, Decisiveness and Down-to-Earth Approach, Self-awareness, Social Consciousness
Formator and Lecturer
Our Lady Of Miracle Seminary
06.2010 - 05.2011
- Evaluated seminarians' progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Created and designed formative courses, conducted examinations and projects to assess seminarians' knowledge in Scripture and Church Teaching.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage seminarians in lectures and coursework.
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Social Work
Loyola College
06.2008 - 05.2010
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
Education
Ph.D. -
Madras School of Social Work
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 04.2001 -
Theological Studies (B.Th) -
Orients Theological College
Mawlai, Shillong 04.2001 -
Philosophical Studies -
St. Peter's Pontifical Major Seminary
Malleswaram, Bangalore 04.2001 -
M.Phil - Social Work
Loyola College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Loyola College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 04.2001 -
Higher Secondary Schooling -
Don Bosco Higher Sec. School
Pannur, Tamil Nadu 04.2001 -
High Schooling -
Loyola High School
Kuppaiya Nallur, Uthiramerur, Tamil Nadu 04.2001 -
Skills
- Efficacious Leadership and Management
- Aptitude to work in a team and lead it
- Faithful to my Vocation and Priestly Ministries
- Effective Communication Skills
- Self Management and Mastery
- Critical Thinking and Creative Organization
- Resource Mobilization
- Writing skills, Planning and Research skills
Accomplishments
- Designed and implemented 3-year vision plan to drive growth of community services.
- Correspondent, St. Joseph Matriculation School, Porur (3 years)
- Teaching at Dept. of Social Work, Loyola College (3 years) Chennai
- Team Animator of IVDei Couples Organizer (3 years)
- Established solid presence in community, successfully growing church membership 5% year over year.
Additional Information
PUBLICATIONS:
“The Emergence of Eco-Feminism,” Journal of Nonlinear Analysis and Optimization, Vol. 15, Issue 01, January-June, 2024.
“Poverty Eradication through Women Economic Empowerment Initiatives,” Humanities and Social Science Studies Journal, Vol. 13, Issue 01, No. 27, January – June, 2024.
“The Subaltern Perspectives of Dr. Ambedkar,” Organization Development Journal, Vol. 11, Issue 8, August, 2023.
Timeline
Catholic Pastor and Correspondent
St. Joseph's Church, Porur
06.2017 - 05.2020
Formator and Lecturer
Our Lady Of Miracle Seminary
06.2010 - 05.2011
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Social Work
Loyola College
06.2008 - 05.2010
Ph.D. -
Madras School of Social Work
04.2001 -
Theological Studies (B.Th) -
Orients Theological College
04.2001 -
Philosophical Studies -
St. Peter's Pontifical Major Seminary
04.2001 -
M.Phil - Social Work
Loyola College
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Loyola College
04.2001 -
Higher Secondary Schooling -
Don Bosco Higher Sec. School
04.2001 -
High Schooling -
Loyola High School
04.2001 -
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