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Don M. Read

Buda,TX

Summary

Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pastor of Congregational Care & Counseling

Austin Oaks Church
09.2012 - Current


  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms services.
  • Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
  • Planned and conducted worship services and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.

Pastor of Discipleship

Austin Oaks Church
09.2007 - 09.2012
  • Organized, led, and provided support for adult education classes and small discipleship groups.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.

Pastor of Marriage and Family Discipleship

Austin Oaks Church
09.2006 - 09.2007
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive premarital counseling and marriage mentorship program.
  • Provided counseling for families in crisis.

Children's Pastor

Austin Oaks Church
12.2003 - 09.2006
  • Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
  • Developed and implemented teaching curriculum for all children from birth through fifth grade.
  • Vetted volunteers and interested parties for criminal history or issues risking children.

Sales Manager

New England Financial
09.1998 - 12.2003
  • Provided comprehensive financial analysis for individual retirement planning.
  • Provided investment and insurance options to help clients reach objectives.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.

Chief Operations Officer

The Medical Institute
08.1997 - 09.1998
  • Supported business growth through strategic planning and process development.

Chief Operating Officer

Sky Ranches, Inc.
05.1980 - 08.1997
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting ministry goals.

Education

Master of Arts - Pastoral Counseling

Liberty Theological Seminary
Lynchburg, VA
07.2013

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX
05.1980

Skills

  • Pastoral Counseling
  • Individual Counseling
  • Marriage counseling
  • Grief counseling
  • Spiritual Guidance
  • Officiating Weddings & Funerals
  • Preaching & Teaching

Certification

  • Certified Pastoral Sexual Addiction Professional, International Institute of Trauma & Addiction Professionals - 2021
  • Certified Grief Counselor, American Institute of Health Care Professionals, Inc. - 2021
  • Certified Growth & Life Coach, Life Forming Leadership Coaching - 2018
  • Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Consultant Training - 2013
  • Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts Facilitator Training - 2015
  • Prepare & Enrich Facilitator Training - 2010
  • Ordained Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ - 1996

Timeline

Pastor of Congregational Care & Counseling

Austin Oaks Church
09.2012 - Current

Pastor of Discipleship

Austin Oaks Church
09.2007 - 09.2012

Pastor of Marriage and Family Discipleship

Austin Oaks Church
09.2006 - 09.2007

Children's Pastor

Austin Oaks Church
12.2003 - 09.2006

Sales Manager

New England Financial
09.1998 - 12.2003

Chief Operations Officer

The Medical Institute
08.1997 - 09.1998

Chief Operating Officer

Sky Ranches, Inc.
05.1980 - 08.1997

Master of Arts - Pastoral Counseling

Liberty Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

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