Billy Stewart
Oak Island
Summary
Compassionate professional skilled in crisis management and counseling. Successfully facilitated spiritual growth initiatives and developed programs that enhance community engagement, demonstrating a commitment to fostering emotional well-being.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor, Bakersville First Baptist Church
MEMBERSHIP
Bakersville, NC
11.1998 - 05.2012
- Researched and articulated relevant themes in sermons, fostering an environment of spiritual growth within congregation.
- Facilitated community outreach programs, enhancing church engagement and support services.
- Mentored junior staff and volunteers, promoting leadership development and teamwork.
- Developed strategic initiatives to increase membership and participation in church activities.
- Coordinated logistics and resources for effective county-wide food distribution initiative.
- Oversaw development and execution of youth-led service projects, promoting creativity and community contribution.
Clinical Chaplain I
North Carolina Department of Corrections
Newland, NC
11.1987 - 07.1998
- Provided spiritual guidance and support to inmates, fostering emotional well-being and resilience.
- Developed and facilitated counseling programs addressing diverse faith needs within correctional facility.
- Conducted regular worship services, promoting community engagement and personal reflection among inmates.
- Collaborated with staff to address inmate psychological needs, enhancing overall rehabilitation efforts.
- Trained new chaplains in effective communication techniques for sensitive discussions with inmates.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies that contributed to a more harmonious environment within the facility.
- Established partnerships with local religious organizations to expand spiritual resources available to inmates.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Religion And Psychology
Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NCSkills
- Educational facilitation
- Public speaking
- Administration skills
- Organizational leadership
- Volunteer management
- Staff leadership
- Counseling
- Small group facilitation
- Crisis management
- Empathetic leadership
Timeline
Pastor, Bakersville First Baptist Church
MEMBERSHIP
11.1998 - 05.2012
Clinical Chaplain I
North Carolina Department of Corrections
11.1987 - 07.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Religion And Psychology
Mars Hill University