Bob Besco
Sun City
Summary
Bob was born in Texas, raised in a Christian home and committed his life to Christ in 1979. Been in ministry for more than 35 years.
Respectful and charming in relating to people of all religious, economic and cultural backgrounds. Enthusiastic about building strong community relationships and providing high-quality religious education services as a Hospice Chaplain.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Chaplain
Aspen Hospice
Glendale, AZ
09.2024 - Current
- Provided spiritual support to patients and families during end-of-life transitions.
- Facilitated grief counseling sessions for individuals and groups, fostering emotional healing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans addressing spiritual needs.
- Conducted regular visits to patients, ensuring presence and comfort during critical moments.
- Developed and led memorial services, honoring the lives of deceased patients with dignity.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss end-of-life care options, ensuring thorough understanding and agreement among all parties involved.
- Developed and implemented processes to meet and offer support to newly admitted families in inpatient areas.
- Supplied spiritual care for diverse religious needs of patients, family and staff such as grief and bereavement support.
Hospice Chaplain
AZ Hospice Care
Phoenix, AZ
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Educated staff on spiritual care practices, enhancing overall patient support services.
- Researched and implemented best practices in hospice chaplaincy, improving service delivery quality.
- Established strong relationships with community resources to enhance patient outreach and support systems.
- Managed crisis interventions within the hospice setting by providing immediate emotional support during critical incidents or emergencies involving patients or staff members.
- Facilitated referrals to variety of educational and support groups, individual counseling and crisis response resources for bereaved families.
Spoken English Teacher
ATC Language School
Yantai, China
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Various ministry opportunities followed during 2010-11 time in Yantai, China where I taught ESL classes. He returned to Arizona at the end of 2011 and was asked to join our staff as Missions Director just in time for our launch in January 2012.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment that encouraged student participation and confidence.
- Integrated technology into lessons to facilitate modern language acquisition techniques.
- Conducted workshops for parents on supporting children's English language development at home.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Education / Youth Ministry
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth, TX05-1989
Master of Arts - Religious Education / Youth Ministry
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth, TX05-1989
Skills
- Cross-functional coordination
- ITeamwork and collaboration
- Community involvement
- Spiritual leadership
- Active listening
- Biblical Knowledge
- Relationship building
- Teaching
- Community engagement
- Spiritual guidance
- Administrative leadership
- Crisis management
Section name
He has been married to Rhonda since 1977 and they have 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
Timeline
Hospice Chaplain
Aspen Hospice
09.2024 - Current
Hospice Chaplain
AZ Hospice Care
07.2023 - 07.2024
Spoken English Teacher
ATC Language School
01.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Education / Youth Ministry
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - Religious Education / Youth Ministry
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary