David Bigley
Newcastle,TX
Summary
Seasoned professional with achievements in providing spiritual leadership to individuals of diverse backgrounds. Highly adept in preparing sermons, leading worship services and providing pastoral care and counseling. Skilled in directing day-to-day operations when developing programs to grow ministry and outreach.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastor
Newcastle Methodist Church
Newcastle, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Facilitated weekly Bible study sessions to promote spiritual growth.
- Organized community outreach programs to support local needs.
- Delivered engaging sermons for diverse congregations each Sunday.
- Provided counseling and support for members during personal crises.
- Collaborated with church leadership on strategic planning initiatives.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with congregation members.
- Led worship services, ensuring meaningful participation from attendees.
- Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
Pastor
First Church Of The Nazarene
Scottsdale, AZ
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered engaging sermons for diverse congregations each Sunday.
- Facilitated weekly Bible study sessions to promote spiritual growth.
- Provided counseling and support for members during personal crises.
- Collaborated with church leadership on strategic planning initiatives.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with congregation members.
- Led worship services, ensuring meaningful participation from attendees.
- Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
Hospice Chaplain
Bliss Hospice Care
Phoenix, AZ
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided spiritual support for patients and families during end-of-life transitions.
- Conducted regular visits to assess emotional and spiritual needs of patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create holistic care plans for patients.
- Led grief support sessions for families to facilitate healing and understanding.
- Developed and implemented memorial services honoring patient lives and legacies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient visits and spiritual assessments.
- Responded to urgent requests for spiritual care from patients or family members.
- Provided pastoral assistance and support to both patients and loved ones during crisis situations.
Chaplain
Johnson Christian Village
Bedford, IN
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided spiritual support to individuals facing personal crises and challenges.
- Conducted regular worship services and rituals for community engagement.
- Facilitated grief counseling sessions for families experiencing loss.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to address patient spiritual needs.
- Maintained confidentiality while discussing sensitive personal matters with clients.
- Assisted in crisis intervention for patients in emotional distress.
Hospice Chaplain
Amedisys Hospice
St Clairsville, OH
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided spiritual support for patients and families during end-of-life transitions.
- Conducted regular visits to assess emotional and spiritual needs of patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create holistic care plans for patients.
- Led grief support sessions for families to facilitate healing and understanding.
- Developed and implemented memorial services honoring patient lives and legacies.
- Educated staff on spiritual care practices to enhance patient interactions.
- Responded to urgent requests for spiritual care from patients or family members.
- Provided pastoral assistance and support to both patients and loved ones during crisis situations.
- Sat with patients in need of companionship and emotional support.
Hospice Chaplain
Ascension at Home
Neenah, WI
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Provided spiritual support for patients and families during end-of-life transitions.
- Conducted regular visits to assess emotional and spiritual needs of patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create holistic care plans for patients.
- Led grief support sessions for families to facilitate healing and understanding.
- Developed and implemented memorial services honoring patient lives and legacies.
- Educated staff on spiritual care practices to enhance patient interactions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient visits and spiritual assessments.
- Responded to urgent requests for spiritual care from patients or family members.
- Provided pastoral assistance and support to both patients and loved ones during crisis situations.
Chaplain Resident
Miravida Living
Oshkosh, WI
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided spiritual care to residents in diverse community settings.
- Conducted individual counseling sessions addressing emotional and spiritual needs.
- Facilitated group discussions to promote community and support among residents.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to integrate spiritual care into treatment plans.
- Assisted families in navigating grief and loss during difficult times.
- Led worship services and rituals tailored to resident preferences and traditions.
- Developed resources for staff training on spiritual care best practices.
- Maintained accurate documentation of spiritual care activities and interactions.
Pastor
United Methodist Church of Evergreen
Springfield, IL
07.1989 - 06.2017
- Delivered engaging sermons for diverse congregations each Sunday.
- Facilitated weekly Bible study sessions to promote spiritual growth.
- Organized community outreach programs to support local needs.
- Provided counseling and support for members during personal crises.
- Collaborated with church leadership on strategic planning initiatives.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with congregation members.
- Led worship services, ensuring meaningful participation from attendees.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts for church events and activities.
- Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
- Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Participated in ministerial conferences and other professional development opportunities.
- Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
Education
CPE - Chaplaincy
Miravida Living
Oshkosh, WI08-2018
Professional Training - Spiritual Direction
CenterQuest
Pasadena, CA04-2017
DMin - Ministry
University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
Dubuque, IA05-2007
Master of Divinity - Ministry
University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
Dubuque, IA12-1990
Bachelor of Arts - English
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA05-1987
Professional Training - French Language And Literature
Alliance Francaise University
Paris, France06-1984
Professional Training - Spiritual Direction
CenterQuest
PasadenaSkills
- Sermon delivery
- Bible study facilitation
- Community outreach
- Pastoral counseling
- Worship service leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Grief support facilitation
- Holistic care planning
- Crisis intervention
- Spiritual guidance
- Disciple-making
- Grief counseling
- Teaching
- Spiritual cultivation
- Spiritual teaching
- Discipleship training
- Congregation services
- Discipleship
Affiliations
- Trained in Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, and Jiu Jitsu
- Spiritual Retreats and Spiritual Formation
- Self-Care Practices
- Watching and Caring For Birds
- Nature
Certification
- Ordained Elder in the Global Methodist Church
Timeline
Pastor
Newcastle Methodist Church
11.2023 - Current
Pastor
First Church Of The Nazarene
11.2022 - 07.2023
Hospice Chaplain
Bliss Hospice Care
07.2022 - 04.2023
Chaplain
Johnson Christian Village
04.2022 - 06.2022
Hospice Chaplain
Amedisys Hospice
08.2020 - 10.2021
Hospice Chaplain
Ascension at Home
08.2018 - 10.2019
Chaplain Resident
Miravida Living
08.2017 - 08.2018
Pastor
United Methodist Church of Evergreen
07.1989 - 06.2017
CPE - Chaplaincy
Miravida Living
Professional Training - Spiritual Direction
CenterQuest
DMin - Ministry
University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity - Ministry
University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - English
Wartburg College
Professional Training - French Language And Literature
Alliance Francaise University
Professional Training - Spiritual Direction
CenterQuest