Support Pastor in church leadership that is rooted in Christ Centered, Word Based Servitude.
Encourages people to relate to their faith to their daily lives as Christian Disciples.
Pray and promote spirituality, read from sacred texts, and prepare and deliver sermons or other talks.
Provides leadership in the areas of Administrative Team, Evangelist Team and Ministerial Team.
Ministers effectively to people in crisis situations and make recommendations for additional support based on need.
Provides Christian Education through select assignments such as Grief According to the Bible, Sunday School Topics, Covenant Training for new members, etc.
Participates in community ecumenical and interfaith services and works with other church and community leaders to serve the community's spiritual needs.
Administrative Team Member: Supports Administrator in performing duties related to ministry groups that are necessary in coordinating the ongoing life and ministry of the church.
Clinical Pastoral Education
Capital Health Regional Center
Trenton, NJ
09.2016 - 03.2018
Completed 1.5 Units of CPE.
Participated in an accredited Clinical Pastoral Education program in pastoral care and counseling.
Served as a volunteer chaplain during 12-hour in-house shifts during evenings and weekends and 5 hours clinical time during the week.
Served in Emergency Unit and Psychiatric Unit (Regional Medical Center), and Labor and Delivery (Hopewell).
Provided pastoral care and counseling using high-end listening skills taught in the program to help patients discuss the meaning of their experiences.
Assisted patients /family members and staff in drawing upon their faith traditions for health, wholeness and healing.
Developed and enhanced the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to appropriately assess spiritual/emotional distress and provide appropriate pastoral care and counseling.
Prayed, offered ministry of silence when appropriate, promoted spirituality, read from sacred texts such as the Bible, , and participated in activities such as "Praying of Hands" for staff members and giving out ashes on Ash Wednesday.
Instructed individuals who sought conversion to the Christian faith(recommended other colleagues for interfaith when necessary) , counseled individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
Respond to requests for assistance during emergencies or crises.