BYRON DURANT
Orting,WA
Summary
Compassionate chaplain with a focus on guiding patients and families through transitions and grief. Skilled in spiritual assessment and pastoral counseling, fostering resilience in diverse healthcare environments. Committed to holistic care and mentoring team members, integrating spiritual support into clinical practice.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Chaplain
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
Tacoma, WA
12.2025 - Current
- Led prayers and religious services for Veteran patients and families, ensuring spiritual care during emergencies and fostering community connection.
- Acted as primary resource and spiritual advisor for spiritual needs of patients, caregivers, and staff, fostering a supportive environment.
- Providing complete religious ministry services to Veteran patients according to their specific needs and desires.
- Conducts religious services and worship, pastoral ministry, and administration of Chaplain services.
- Engaged as spiritual leader and compassionate counselor, providing guidance and support during crises to promote emotional well-being.
- Provides emotional support and counseling using empathy and strong interpersonal skills to effectively connect with people of all ages.
Staff Chaplain
Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas
Dallas, Texas
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Assess spiritual needs, provide support during crises, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care.
- Provides spiritual guidance and pastoral care to patients and their families, offering a compassionate presence during challenging times.
- Diffused moral distress among staff during complex crisis situations, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Cultivated partnerships with community organizations to expand resource availability for patients and families.
Directorate of Pastoral Care
U.S. Army
Joint-Base Lewis-McChord, Washington
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided spiritual care and support to individuals in hospitals, military bases, and correctional facilities, enhancing emotional well-being and resilience.
- Advised on moral injury, conscience dilemmas, family and marital challenges, justice and confinement matters, and crises, facilitating informed decision-making and coping strategies.
- Advised on issues related to moral injury, conscience dilemmas, family and marital challenges, justice and confinement matters, and various crises.
Battalion Chaplain
U.S Army
Fort Sill, Oklahoma
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Visited soldiers and staff in battalion to provide comfort, prayer, or sacraments, fostering enhanced morale and emotional support.
- Advocated for patients' rights regarding religious expression and access to spiritual care during basic combat training.
- Cultivated partnerships with community organizations, expanding resource availability for families and strengthening community ties.
- Engaged in professional development activities, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of chaplaincy best practices and improving service delivery.
Battalion Chaplain
U.S. Army
Seagoville, Texas
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided spiritual care and emotional support to soldiers, families, and visitors through regular rounding, battalion field exercises, and crisis response increasing morale by 97%.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to individuals experiencing grief, loss, or crisis situations resulting in a 93% reduction in high-risk soldiers across the battalion.
- Led religious services and facilitated prayers for groups and individual soldiers, fostering community and spiritual connection.
- Advocated for soldiers' rights to religious expression and access to spiritual care, ensuring inclusive support within the battalion.
Education
Clinical Pastoral Education Certification - Chaplain
Clinical Pastoral Education
Dallas, TX 05.2001 -
Doctor of Ministry - Chaplaincy and Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA09-2024
Master of Science (M.S.) - Trauma and Crisis Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 05.2001 -
Master of Divinity - Divinity
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Religion
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA10-2013
Skills
- Pastoral care
- Crisis intervention
- Counseling
- Spiritual guidance
- Public speaking
- Grief support
- Active listening
- Cultural sensitivity
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking
- Emotional intelligence
Certification
- National Association of Veterans Affairs Chaplains (NAVAC), Board-Certified Chaplain Certification
- Board of Chaplaincy Certification, Inc. (BCCI), Board-Certified Chaplain Certification
- Adult CPR/AED (Certificate ID:01APK1T)
- Prepare/Enrich Certified Facilitator
Timeline
Staff Chaplain
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
12.2025 - Current
Staff Chaplain
Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas
02.2025 - 11.2025
Directorate of Pastoral Care
U.S. Army
06.2023 - 01.2025
Battalion Chaplain
U.S Army
09.2021 - 06.2023
Battalion Chaplain
U.S. Army
10.2020 - 08.2021
Clinical Pastoral Education Certification - Chaplain
Clinical Pastoral Education
05.2001 -
Master of Science (M.S.) - Trauma and Crisis Counseling
Liberty University
05.2001 -
Doctor of Ministry - Chaplaincy and Leadership
Liberty University
Master of Divinity - Divinity
Andrews University
Bachelor of Science - Religion
Liberty University