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Brian Willingham

Flint,Michigan

Summary

Accomplished Pastor and Hospital Chaplain with a proven track record in spiritual leadership and grief counseling, notably at McLaren Flint. Skilled in church administration and providing spiritual care in hospital settings, fostering significant improvements in community support and engagement. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to enhancing spiritual well-being and client satisfaction.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastor

People of Christ Ministries
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.

Hospital Chaplain

McLaren Flint
10.2022 - Current
  • Counseled and provided care to patients with life-threatening illnesses to help families respond effectively to approaching death of loved one.
  • Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, support, prayer and scripture.
  • Visited and counseled patients, families, and staff concerning death and dying by providing direct spiritual care.
  • Supplied spiritual care for diverse religious needs of patients, family and staff such as grief and bereavement support.
  • Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
  • Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.

Pastor

United Methodist Church
07.2014 - 06.2024
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
  • Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.

Education

Seminary Course of Study

Methodist Theological School in Ohio
Delaware, OH

Law Enforcement

Flint Police Academy
11.1998

Organizational Leadership

US Army Leadership Development School
09.1985

High School Diploma -

Flint Central High
06.1983

Skills

  • Staff Leadership
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Spiritual instruction
  • Church administration
  • Spiritual Care in Hospital setting
  • Grief counseling

Accomplishments

Received the Presidents volunteer service award from President George W. Bush 2007.


Author of 4 Christian based books.

Timeline

Pastor

People of Christ Ministries
06.2024 - Current

Hospital Chaplain

McLaren Flint
10.2022 - Current

Pastor

United Methodist Church
07.2014 - 06.2024

Seminary Course of Study

Methodist Theological School in Ohio

Law Enforcement

Flint Police Academy

Organizational Leadership

US Army Leadership Development School

High School Diploma -

Flint Central High

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