Florin Iacob
Bray,Ireland
Summary
Pastor with 16 years of experience in ministry and church planting across Ireland, Romania, and international missions. Expertise in team leadership, multicultural engagement, and community outreach. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry focused on church growth and multiplication. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to evangelism and spiritual guidance drive success in team environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Member of Executive Committee
IRISH MISSION
Dublin, Ireland
08.2024 - Current
- Trustee/Board of Directors
Pastor
BRITISH UNION CONFERENCE
Dublin, Ireland
06.2022 - Current
- Supported community outreach initiatives as a field pastor in Dublin area.
- Assisted in the establishment of new SDA company in Gorey.
- Provided guidance and support to church members and local community.
Pastor
ROMANIAN UNION
Bucharest, Buzău, Oltenița, Romania
09.2010 - 05.2022
- Supported church planting efforts across multiple districts including Bucharest, Buzău, and Oltenița.
- Assisted in supervision of two mission areas to facilitate establishment of new churches in Curcani and Dorobantu.
President / chaplain
NGO "INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY"
Cernica, Romania
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Vision, opening and supervision of a new primary SDA School
- Bilingual School (English/Romanian)
English Teacher
ADVENTIST THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
Cernica, Ilfov, Romania
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Teach English for students as second language (Nursing Department)
Member of Strategy in Education Committee
ROMANIAN UNION - EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Bucharest, Romania
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Ensure the developing of the strategic planning in education in Romania for the next 20 years
President
NGO "ASOCIATIA PENTRU EDUCATIE FILADELFIA"
Buzau, Romania
09.2010 - 11.2013
- Kindergarten supervision
- Opening a new branch of the local school
Volunteer / Members of board
NGO "TU PRO"
Kongola, Namibia
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Supported project "Smile in Africa" alongside spouse.
- Assisted in finding sponsoring parents for children involved in project activities.
- Contributed to the implementation of project initiatives since 2006.
English Teacher
CÂMPINA HIGH SCHOOL /MIDDLE SCHOOL
Campina, Romania
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Facilitated English language learning for middle school and high school students.
- Supported students in developing their language skills through interactive lessons.
- Assisted in creating a positive classroom environment for language acquisition.
Education
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY - GROWING & MULTIPLYING CHURCHES
Andrews University
03.2024 -
MASTER OF ARTS - RELIGION
Andrews University
01.2009 - 01.2010
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PASTORAL THEOLOGY
Adventist Theological Institute
Bucharest, Romania 01.2005 - 01.2009
BACHELOR OF ARTS - ENGLISH / THEOLOGY
Bucharest University
Bucharest, Romania 01.1997 - 01.2001
ECONOMICS - Business Management
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania / Romanian Business School
Bucharest, RomaniaHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Intensive English/French section
”Nicolae Grigorescu” High School
Campina, Romania 01.1993 - 01.1997
Skills
- Team leadership
- Work commitment
- Multicultural collaboration
- NGO management
- People-oriented approach
Additional Information
Writing – finished writing (Nov. 2025) a book for youth – in printing – ”Journey – searching for the meaning of life and your purpose”
Singing - member of Adverum vocal group (all pastors) since 2001
Travelling
Languages
English
Romanian
Affiliations
- writing, traveling
Additional Missionary/Voluntary work
- 2024 - Smile in Africa project initiated & supervised in Namibia, Africa – with a team from Dublin Romanian SDA Church. Kids Bible School. Youth Evangelistic series – Kena SDA Church, Caprivi region, Namibia
- 2022 - present – ACS for homeless people in Dublin
- 2020 - Youth Evangelistic meetings organized in Bucharest (February)
- 2019 - speaker for Evangelistic campaign in Besancon (Dijon), France
- 2010 - Contributor for Signs of the Times (Romanian edition)
- 2010 - Contributor for Speranta TV – „Lumea religioasă azi” (with Beatrice Lospa)
- 2010 - December, Speaker for Youth Evangelistic Campaign Castellon, Spain. Public Evangelism
- 2009 - Trainer for Bible Workers - Namibia Field/Conference. Training offered for Bible Workers from entire Namibian Field/Conference Caprivi Namibia
- 2007 - Speaker Evangelistic Campaign - ”Share Him” Kuching, Sarawak Malaysia
- 2006 - Smile in Africa project. Continue to support the project started in 2006 by providing guidance for the SDA School and Mission in Caprivi, Namibia
- 2005 - Implement and supervision of a new church plant - Glodeanu Siliștea (Cârligu Mare, BZ, Romania). Evangelism/Church Planting
- 2005m - Music/ English Volunteer Teacher. Teaching Music and English for Spanish students Colegio Adventista – Guayaramerim, Bolivia
- 2005 - Missionary. Church building/evangelism Maurak, El Vapor, Venezuela
Timeline
Member of Executive Committee
IRISH MISSION
08.2024 - Current
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY - GROWING & MULTIPLYING CHURCHES
Andrews University
03.2024 -
Pastor
BRITISH UNION CONFERENCE
06.2022 - Current
English Teacher
ADVENTIST THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
01.2016 - 01.2017
Member of Strategy in Education Committee
ROMANIAN UNION - EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
01.2016 - 01.2017
President / chaplain
NGO "INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY"
01.2015 - 01.2019
Pastor
ROMANIAN UNION
09.2010 - 05.2022
President
NGO "ASOCIATIA PENTRU EDUCATIE FILADELFIA"
09.2010 - 11.2013
MASTER OF ARTS - RELIGION
Andrews University
01.2009 - 01.2010
Volunteer / Members of board
NGO "TU PRO"
01.2006 - 01.2009
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PASTORAL THEOLOGY
Adventist Theological Institute
01.2005 - 01.2009
English Teacher
CÂMPINA HIGH SCHOOL /MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.2002 - 01.2005
BACHELOR OF ARTS - ENGLISH / THEOLOGY
Bucharest University
01.1997 - 01.2001
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Intensive English/French section
”Nicolae Grigorescu” High School
01.1993 - 01.1997
ECONOMICS - Business Management
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania / Romanian Business School