Devon Herrell
Big Rapids,MI
Summary
Ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church with a passion for coaching and empowering all persons in spiritual development and growth. Excellent in providing compassionate spiritual care, journeying alongside persons in crisis, equipping persons to utilize their spirituality as a means for healing, communication, and team building. Experienced in all facets of clinical/corporate chaplaincy, local church ministry, non-profit organization, campus ministry, , and caring spiritually for individuals of all ages. A motivated self-starter, able to multi-task and follow through on projects and details. People focused with a great sense of humor.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Chaplain Supervisor
Tyson Foods
2022.10 - Current
- Supervise, coach and provide leadership for five Tyson Food field chaplains.
- Provide essential resources for team members in need.
- Counsel and care for 1200 team members, staff and managers at plant.
- Support HR in building up morale through team member engagement events.
- Offer bereavement support and pastoral care as needed.
- Build connections with community non-profits seeking to address housing and food insecurity.
- Listen and offer compassionate presence to all persons, providing safe space and non-judgmental support.
Associate Pastor
The Peoples Church Of East Lansing
2021.09 - 2022.10
- Strengthening church connection with Michigan State Campus by establishing inclusive campus ministry, connecting with campus programming, staff and students.
- Providing pastoral care for congregation. Assisting senior pastor in areas of administration and ministry oversight.
- Planning and conducting worship services, preaching and working with ministry team.
- Leading studies on intersection between contemporary topics and faith.
- Building programs for persons to engage in spiritual development.
- Obtained professional coaching credentials alongside engaging with persons in spiritual direction.
Chaplain Resident
University Of Alabama At Birmingham Hospital
2020.08 - 2021.09
- Completed 4 Units of ACPE accredited clinical pastoral education
- Provided ecumenical and non-religious spiritual care for patients and hospital staff
- Quickly adapted to and met needs for spiritual care in midst of Covid pandemic.
- Engaged in group processing and supported colleagues and supervisor throughout CPE process.
- Utilized CPE process for personal discernment and growth, re-grounding in purpose, call and vocation.
Pastor
Big Rapids First United Methodist Church
2019.07 - 2020.07
- Developed and led all aspects of pastoral ministry for growing 200 member church
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership, including managing daily operations and finances, alongside caring for persons of all ages, leading worship services, funerals and weddings, as well as offering spiritual growth opportunities for persons in all stages of faith and discovery
- Coordinated and engaged people in programs to increase service with and awareness of local community
- Supervised staff leading discipleship efforts, music ministries, ministry with children, and office and custodial work
- Enhanced online footprint for church ministry, using social media platforms, online worship opportunities, and updated web presence
- Reinvigorated local ecumenical clergy network
- Strengthened sense of community and hospitality leading to growth and connection with new persons
Director
Ferris State Wesley House
2014.07 - 2019.06
- Developed engaging, spiritually formative programming for students
- Built inclusive community and maintained strong relationships with over 50 students, offering pastoral care when needed
- Developed strong Board of Directors
- Developed strong donor fund base
- Fostered development of campus-wide food pantry
- Worked in partnership with Ferris State Office of Diversity and Inclusion to address student food and housing insecurity
- Fostered connection between students and local church, and connected local churches with campus activities.
- Lead weekly worship opportunity for students
- Planned and lead monthly Ecumenical worship experience in local cafe
- Strengthened campus ministry connection with community
Pastor
Big Rapids Parish
2017.07 - 2019.06
- Managed all aspects of ministry for three churches
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders
- Worked to develop sustainable plan for long-term success, including financial planning
- Cared for over 120 persons connected with this community, presiding for funerals, weddings, and other sacred events
- Coordinated ecumenical worship services at least three times/year
Executive Director
Hearth to Hearth Ministries Inc
2011.04 - 2014.11
- Led and coordinated operations for three children's homes in Africa with care of over 100 children.
- Developed and worked closely with Kenyan and US Boards to oversee operations
- Maintained all aspects of US Non-Profit and Kenyan NGO
- Assisted in development of fundraising opportunities for ministry
- Maintained oversight and contact with administration and local leaders in Kenya and Uganda
Pastor
South Haven First United Methodist Church
2013.07 - 2014.07
- Offered pastoral care and guidance for congregation
- Fostered congregational development and spiritual growth
- Empowered and integrated new leaders into life of church
- Worked closely with development of ministry for youth and children
- Provided financial leadership and oversight of budgets
- Lead worship and preached weekly
Pastor
Lake Ann United Methodist Church
2008.06 - 2013.07
- Engaged in healing and pastoral care for hurting congregation
- Led church leadership through process of clarifying vision, mission and goal-setting leading to church growth
- Offered guidance to finance committee
- Worked intentionally to grow ministries with youth and children
- Established and participated in many mission opportunities (Local, National, International)
- Lead worship and preached weekly
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Spiritual Practices
Claremont School of Theology
Claremont, CA05.2019
Master of Divinity - Candler School of Theology
Emory University
Atlanta, GA2005
Bachelor of Arts - Religion and Spanish
Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH2002
Skills
- Passionate about spiritual development and practice
- Energized about engaging in faith conversations that are relevant, hopeful and life-giving.
- Gifted in pastoral care and building beloved community
- Engaging preacher with seasoned public speaking skills
- Self-starter with good organizational skills, ability to multitask, and manage projects
- Team-spirited, able to delegate and empower others; ecumenical
- Gifted in coaching persons of all ages
- Dedicated to leading with compassion as key to organizing and developing supportive community
- Skilled in non-profit development and fundraising
Timeline
Corporate Chaplain Supervisor
Tyson Foods
2022.10 - Current
Associate Pastor
The Peoples Church Of East Lansing
2021.09 - 2022.10
Chaplain Resident
University Of Alabama At Birmingham Hospital
2020.08 - 2021.09
Pastor
Big Rapids First United Methodist Church
2019.07 - 2020.07
Pastor
Big Rapids Parish
2017.07 - 2019.06
Director
Ferris State Wesley House
2014.07 - 2019.06
Pastor
South Haven First United Methodist Church
2013.07 - 2014.07
Executive Director
Hearth to Hearth Ministries Inc
2011.04 - 2014.11
Pastor
Lake Ann United Methodist Church
2008.06 - 2013.07
Doctor of Ministry - Spiritual Practices
Claremont School of Theology
Master of Divinity - Candler School of Theology
Emory University
Bachelor of Arts - Religion and Spanish
Ohio Northern University
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