Shareeff De La Cruz

Pastoral leader with 12+ years of experience shepherding congregations across in-person and virtual settings, combining hands-on pastoral care with digital ministry innovation to reach a global, multicultural community. Proven track record leading in-person and livestreamed worship and building discipleship pipelines that guide members from first contact to spiritual maturity. Skilled communicator on-camera and in-room, with strength in crisis and pastoral counseling and a heart for building teams and inclusive, Spirit-led communities where lasting transformation happens.

Pastor - The Kingdom Nation - Los Angeles, CA

(2015-02 - 2025-01)

Provided full-scope pastoral leadership to a global congregation, integrating in-person regional gatherings with a high-engagement digital ministry to deliver consistent spiritual care, discipleship, and worship across cultures and time zones. Led weekly worship and preaching for both livestream and in-room audiences, and served as a first responder for pastoral and crisis care, offering prayer, counsel, and follow-up whether in person or online.

• Led and preached weekly worship services delivered simultaneously to in-person congregants and livestream audiences across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook Live, sustaining consistent attendance and engagement across all formats.
• Designed and launched original discipleship programs that guided members through structured spiritual growth pathways from initial engagement to leadership readiness.
• Organized and led in-person regional connection events alongside virtual Bible studies, prayer meetings, and small groups, ensuring consistent pastoral touchpoints for members regardless of location.
• Served as first responder for pastoral and crisis care, providing real-time prayer, counsel, and coordinated in-person or virtual follow-up for members facing urgent spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
• Built and led a multicultural ministry team, training and mentoring volunteer leaders to deliver consistent pastoral care and teaching across in-person and digital touchpoints while fostering global unity and honoring local context.
• Directed content strategy end-to-end, producing short-form devotionals, teaching series, and daily encouragement content that extended pastoral presence between formal gatherings.
• Facilitated live Q&A and theological discussion sessions to deepen biblical understanding and strengthen connection between leadership and congregation.
• Analyzed engagement metrics and congregant feedback to continuously refine ministry programming and content strategy, improving reach and spiritual impact across a diverse audience.
• Established and moderated ongoing community groups and forums that translated online engagement into lasting discipleship relationships and accountability.

Young Adult Pastor | The C.L.U.B - The Kingdom Nation - Los Angeles, CA

(2015-02 - 2019-09)

• Led and preached weekly worship services delivered simultaneously to in-person congregants and livestream audiences across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook Live, sustaining consistent attendance and engagement across all formats.
• Built strong relationships with parents and families, offering guidance and resources to support spiritual growth in the home.
• Provided pastoral counseling and crisis support to students and families navigating personal, spiritual, and family challenges.
• Designed studies that guided youth through key stages of faith development, from initial engagement to leadership readiness.

Pastor - Guest Speaker - Fulfilment Conference - Atlanta, GA

(2022-06 - 2022-06)

Pastor - Guest Speaker - Excel Church - Miami, FL

(2018-02 - 2018-02)

Pastor - Guest Speaker - Enhance Church - New Jersey, NJ

(2018-06 - 2018-06)

Pastor - Guest Speaker - Pastor Ronne Smith - Birmingham, AL

(2017-05 - 2017-05)

Pastor - Guest Speaker - Men's Conference - Washington D.C

(2016-10 - 2016-10)

Pastor - Guest Speaker - Purpose World Conference - Raleigh, NC

(2016-09 - 2016-09)

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management - Morehouse College

Beulah Heights Bible College

Adult Bible Program - Princeton Bible Institute