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Christopher Murray

West Columbia,South Carolina

Summary

Energetic Minister of the Gospel, excited to share the Baptist faith with people across the world and especially Southeast Asia. Skilled at using excellent relationship-building, communication and multitasking abilities to establish rapport and accomplish diverse objectives. Specializing in winning souls, making disciples and establishing churches.

Through enthusiastic preaching, teaching, and having compassion, making a difference, as of December 31, 2023, the Lord has established sixty-six churches, four schools, four orphanages and a Gospel smuggling ministry into three restricted access nations for a total of seventy-five ministries through Chris Murray Ministries.

Compassionate Chaplain with strong commitment to faith and religious operations support. Pleasant professional leading weekly Bible study and daily devotionals while assisting with ministry development. Providing support and compassionate care with a friendly outlook and positive reinforcement to patient and their families.

Ready for new position which involves working with talented individuals in faith-driven environment that will be accommodating of missionary objectives and schedules.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospice Chaplain

All Seasons Healthcare
Irmo, SC
02.2020 - Current
  • Conducted spiritual assessments of patients and families in order to identify their emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs.
  • Provided pastoral care for the patient and family members through visits, phone calls, and other means of communication.
  • Developed individualized plans for spiritual care based on each patient's unique background and beliefs.
  • Facilitated grief counseling sessions with individuals or groups to help them cope with loss.
  • Led memorial services for deceased patients as requested by their families.
  • Assisted families in making end-of-life decisions such as completing advance directives.
  • Counseled family members on how to cope with feelings of guilt associated with a terminal illness.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care goals and progress towards those goals.
  • Provided bereavement support services including follow up visits after a patient has passed away.
  • Maintained records related to patient encounters according to facility policies.
  • Listened compassionately when patients expressed fears or concerns about the end stages of life.
  • Offered comfort measures such as prayer or reading sacred texts during moments of distress.
  • Provided pastoral assistance and support to both patients and loved ones during crisis situations.
  • Sat with patients in need of companionship and emotional support.

Missionary

Self-employeed
West Columbia, SC
03.1995 - Current
  • Conducted outreach activities to build relationships with local community members and organizations.
  • Developed and implemented a plan for church growth and development.
  • Recruited, trained, managed, and supervised volunteers for various ministry tasks.
  • Organized events such as retreats, workshops, seminars, conferences. to promote spiritual growth of church members.
  • Provided pastoral care to individuals in need of spiritual guidance or counseling.
  • Facilitated weekly worship services by leading prayers, preaching sermons, and providing liturgical elements.
  • Created engaging educational programs for children, youth and adults to learn about the Bible and Christianity.
  • Coordinated efforts with other churches in the area on joint initiatives and mission trips abroad.
  • Maintained communication with existing church members through email newsletters or text messages.
  • Advised leadership team on strategic decisions impacting long-term goals of the organization.
  • Implemented processes for tracking attendance at weekly services and other gatherings.
  • Researched best practices within the field of church planting and ministry development.
  • Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
  • Developed lesson plans in accordance with curricula and core church beliefs.

Education

Doctorate of Humane Letters

Bible Baptist College
Cebu City, Philippines
08.2019

Doctorate of Missiology

Tabernacle Baptist Bible College
Greenville, SC
05.2015

Doctorate of Theology

West End Baptist Bible College
Easley, SC
05.2006

Skills

  • Family Support
  • Crisis Management
  • Spiritual Guidance
  • Preparing Weekly Sermons
  • Mission-Oriented
  • Leadership Development
  • Public Speaking
  • Preaching
  • Discipleship
  • Counseling
  • Inspirational Leadership
  • Teaching

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Hospice Chaplain

All Seasons Healthcare
02.2020 - Current

Missionary

Self-employeed
03.1995 - Current

Doctorate of Humane Letters

Bible Baptist College

Doctorate of Missiology

Tabernacle Baptist Bible College

Doctorate of Theology

West End Baptist Bible College

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