Benjamin Galan
San Diego,CA
Summary
Mission-driven Pastor & Chaplain with more than 8 years of experience in Pastoral Leadership. Skilled in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, and children's ministry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaplain
Corporate Chaplains of America
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Developed relationships with patients and families, resulting in increased trust and rapport during difficult times.
- Conducted marriage counseling sessions, contributing to stronger family bonds and relationships.
- Assisted in conflict resolution within community, promoting peace and harmony.
- Mentored new chaplains, enhancing quality of spiritual care provided by institution.
- Conducted crisis intervention sessions with individuals experiencing severe emotional distress, providing comfort and support during critical times.
Lead Spanish Pastor
First Baptist Church Of Spring Valley
10.2016 - Current
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Officiated Weddings.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
Medical Assistant
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
11.2016 - 10.2018
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Education
Master of Arts - Chaplaincy
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biblical And Theological Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Pastoral Theology
Ontario Baptist College
Ontario, CA06.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Bible Studies
West Coast Baptist College
Lancaster, CA02.2011
Skills
- Spiritual care
- Bilingual
- Pastoral Care
- Religious education
- Pastoral counseling
- Grief support
- Public Speaking
- Interfaith understanding
- Marriage counseling
- Anger Management
- Stress management assistance
- Crisis Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chaplain
Corporate Chaplains of America
08.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
11.2016 - 10.2018
Lead Spanish Pastor
First Baptist Church Of Spring Valley
10.2016 - Current
Master of Arts - Chaplaincy
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Biblical And Theological Studies
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Pastoral Theology
Ontario Baptist College
Some College (No Degree) - Bible Studies
West Coast Baptist College
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