Cody Haggadone
Lapeer,MI
Summary
I am driven by a calling to walk alongside people as they navigate their most difficult seasons. With a background that brings together mental health support and spiritual formation, my focus is always on the person behind the struggle. I believe that true leadership is rooted in a 'teaching heart'—the ability to help others find their own strength through compassion, patience, and shared understanding. My goal is to create a space where healing isn't just a process, but a journey we take together.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor
Salvation Army: Adult Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - Current
- Serve as a steady guide for men in recovery, helping them take small, life-giving steps toward a better future through individual and group spiritual counseling.
- Lead group sessions focused on 'teaching the heart,' using interactive journaling to help people discover hope and a path toward wholeness.
- Design and manage personal rehabilitation plans, working closely with each person to monitor their progress and adapt goals as they grow.
- Handle the administrative side of my work with care and integrity, treating every person's story and history with the respect and privacy it deserves.
Youth Leader
Vision Pointe Assembly of God
01.2018 - Current
- Partner with families to help students grow spiritually and emotionally, providing a safe place for them to discuss their journey and formation.
- Prepare and share messages that connect ancient truths to modern life, both through pulpit preaching and small group conversations.
- Meet with individuals ranging from youth to young adults to listen to their needs and offer various forms of counseling for couples, groups, and individuals.
- Plan and coordinate interactive events specifically designed to meet the spiritual and social needs of the next generation.
Associate / Youth Pastor
Bethel Assembly of God
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Served as a shepherd for a diverse church family, being there to pray and offer support during life's highest and lowest moments.
- Spent my time mentoring and discipling young people, creating lessons that helped them grow in character and faith.
- Reached out to those who are often forgotten, spending time in prisons and hospitals, to let people know they are not alone.
Paraprofessional
Lakeville Memorial High School
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided personalized educational and emotional support to students, offering the one-on-one attention needed to help them navigate behavioral and learning challenges.
- Worked closely with teachers to identify specific 'learning blocks,' helping to create a more supportive and accessible environment for every student.
- Acted as a bridge between the school and families, communicating with parents to ensure students had the support they needed both in and out of the classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ministry Leadership
North Point Bible Collge
Grand Rapids, MI05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Ministry Leadership
North Point Bible Collge
Grand Rapids, MI05-2021
Skills
- Client records management
- Lesson Planning
- Strong public speaker
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making
- Documentation and reporting
- Emotional support
- Biblical literacy
- Biblical Counseling
- Biblical education
- Build Raport
Certification
American Association of Christian Counseling
Minsters License Assemblies of God
Timeline
Counselor
Salvation Army: Adult Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - Current
Youth Leader
Vision Pointe Assembly of God
01.2018 - Current
Associate / Youth Pastor
Bethel Assembly of God
01.2018 - 01.2020
Paraprofessional
Lakeville Memorial High School
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Ministry Leadership
North Point Bible Collge
Bachelor of Arts - Ministry Leadership
North Point Bible Collge
How I Serve
- Compassionate Guidance: I approach every conversation as an opportunity to listen deeply, ensuring that every person feels valued and understood before we ever look for solutions.
- A Passion for Teaching: I love helping others grow, whether that is through mentoring students, sharing a message from the pulpit, or helping someone in recovery learn new ways to face life's challenges.
- A Calm Presence in Crisis: I have spent years showing up for people in their hardest moments—in hospital rooms, correctional facilities, and during times of deep personal loss or trauma.
- Walking Together in Recovery: I believe in working as a team to help people rebuild their lives, always honoring the dignity and potential of every person I meet.
Foundations
- Credentialed Minister | Assemblies of God (Michigan District)
- Presidential Member | American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
- Master of Arts in Counseling and Mental Health | Regent University
- Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership | Northpoint Bible College
- Addiction Counseling | Salvation Army Flint Adult Rehabilitation Center
- Certification in Pastoral Care 101 | A Holistic Approach to Mission-Driven Service