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Interim PastorCounselorWork Type
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On-SiteLocation: Girard, OH, USGirard, OH
Open to relocation: No
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Barbara Patten
Girard,OH
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Summary
Hardworking and passionate retiree with strong communication and problem-solving skills with background in pastoral roles as well as Christian counseling.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Pastor
The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Youngstown, OH
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Planned weekly chapel services and delivered weekly sermons , fostering spiritual growth and service to others.
- Planned and led weekly united Sunday School classes for children and adults, as well as weekly adult Bible Study.
- Provided pastoral care through counseling and support services, addressing individual and family needs.
- Visited senior citizens and those in hospital, providing spiritual counseling and prayer.
- Organized nursing home ministry, visiting six nursing homes and leading a sing-a-long and devotional , then delivering gifts to residents during Christmas season.
Counselor
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
Saugus, MA
05.1989 - 08.2018
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to support emotional healing and spiritual growth for up to twenty residents.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and therapeutic goals.
- Facilitated workshops on conflict resolution, communication skills, and coping strategies at employee training sessions.
- Promoted self-care among clients by teaching stress management techniques rooted in Christian faith practices.
- Led weekly Bible Study and vocal music group.
- Occasionally planned and led weekly Chapel service.
- Submitted monthly statistics for all activities of Center.
Education
M. Ed. - Counseling/Psychology
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA01.1995
No Degree - Pastoral
The Salvation Army School For Officers' Training
Suffern, NY06.1982
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Malone College
Canton05.1977
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Received Territorial Excellency in Social Services Award from The Salvation Army Eastern Territory Adult Rehabilitation Center Department in 2010
Timeline
Interim Pastor
The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
06.2024 - 06.2025
Counselor
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
05.1989 - 08.2018
M. Ed. - Counseling/Psychology
Cambridge College
No Degree - Pastoral
The Salvation Army School For Officers' Training
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Malone College