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Anthony Paschal Jr.

Spiritual Care Professional
Glendale,CA
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama
Anthony Paschal Jr.

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Seventh-day Adventist pastor and educator with over 15 years of experience providing spiritual care, teaching, and emotional support to individuals and families. Skilled in counseling, crisis intervention, and holistic ministry. Passionate about fostering health, wholeness, and hope through faith-based service and interdisciplinary collaboration in whole-person care settings.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
6

Years of Teaching and Team Leadership

6

Years as a Pastor and Mentor

5

Years Acting and Studying Human Behavior

1

Lifetime of Service

5
Certificates

Work History

Grace on the Hill, Vallejo Drive Seventh-day Adventist Church

Young Adult Leader / Pastor
09.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Provide pastoral care, prayer, and counseling for young adults and families within the congregation and community.
  • Lead worship, teach Bible studies, and develop outreach programs that promote spiritual, emotional, and relational well-being.
  • Collaborate with church leadership to align ministry goals with organizational mission and Adventist values.
  • Offer crisis support, grief care, and mentorship in alignment with Adventist Health’s mission of inspiring health, wholeness, and hope.

Glendale Adventist Academy

Teacher
06.2012 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Taught high school Bible and religion courses, fostering spiritual growth and ethical reflection.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to students from diverse backgrounds to promote holistic development.
  • Integrated creative and experiential learning strategies to enhance engagement and understanding.
  • Coordinated with faculty, parents, and administrators to strengthen emotional and spiritual support systems.

Glendale City Church

Associate Pastor
06.2015 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Delivered sermons, facilitated worship, and provided pastoral counseling and prayer.
  • Offered compassionate care to individuals experiencing grief, illness, or crisis.
  • Supported outreach programs serving underrepresented communities.

All Nations SDA Church / Philadelphian SDA Church

Youth Pastor (Assistant/Associate Pastoral Care)
01.2009 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Planned and led worship, Bible studies, and community service initiatives for youth and young adults.
  • Provided counseling, visitation, and mentorship to encourage faith formation and personal resilience.

Education

University of The People
Pasadena, CA

Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Education
01.2026

University Overview

In Progress

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Bachelor of Science from General Studies
09.2010

University Overview

  • Minor in Theology
  • Minor in Biblical Languages
  • Certificate in Church Leadership

Skills

Certification

Psychological First Aid – Johns Hopkins University (2021)
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Timeline

Adult First Aid | CPR AED Adult Child (2020)

06-2025

Young Adult Leader / Pastor

Grace on the Hill, Vallejo Drive Seventh-day Adventist Church
09.2024 - Current

Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program

07-2023
Foundations: Data Analytics – Google/Coursera (2021)
08-2021
Psychological First Aid – Johns Hopkins University (2021)
07-2021
Ethical Leadership: Giving Voice to Values – University of Virginia, Darden School of Business (2021)
03-2021

Associate Pastor

Glendale City Church
06.2015 - 01.2017

Teacher

Glendale Adventist Academy
06.2012 - 03.2023

Youth Pastor (Assistant/Associate Pastoral Care)

All Nations SDA Church / Philadelphian SDA Church
01.2009 - 01.2012

University of The People

Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Education

Oakwood University

Bachelor of Science from General Studies
Anthony Paschal Jr.Spiritual Care Professional