Hi, I’m
Dr. Doug Kowieski
Director of Counseling
St. Augustine,FL
Summary
Mission-oriented pastor successful in developing robust counseling and support group ministries. Highly accomplished in helping individuals and couples through biblically-based counseling who are struggling with life issues. Talent in ministry program development, operations management, and strategic planning for ministry growth and development. Accomplished in providing spiritual care and counseling as a pastoral counselor.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Fruit Cove Baptist Church
Pastor
11.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for providing pastoral counseling
- Scheduled various workshops addressing community needs including, but not limited to, issues regarding mental health, marriage, or parenting.
- Oversaw administration and management of counseling and support group ministries.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from biblically based counseling strategies.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Led up to 6 individual sessions per week and 2 group therapy meetings.
- Assessed student issues pertaining to depression, anxiety and physical abuse to resolve conflicts between students, peers and teachers.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Developed goal-oriented Christ-centered therapy to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer
ST. JOHNS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
Chaplain
01.2013 - Current
Job overview
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Performed invocations and convocations for official ceremonies
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
ST. JOHNS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
Deputy Sheriff
11.2001 - Current
Job overview
- Assessed and analyzed data to clarify course of criminal prosecution.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
- Reduced criminal investigation lead time while initiating protocols for criminal violations.
- Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
- Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
Education
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA
Doctor of Ministry from Pastoral Counseling
08.2023
Liberty Baptist Theological SeminaryLynchburg, VA
Master of Arts from Pastoral Counseling
08.2012
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA
Master of Arts from Human Services
06.2010
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
2008
Skills
- Spiritual instruction
- Spiritual leadership
- Pastoral counseling
- Problem-Solving
- Biblically based
- Public speaking
- Operations management
- Volunteer Management
- Customer Service
- Active Listening
- Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
- Board Certified Pastoral Counselor, International Board of Christian Care
- Board Certified Master Mental Health Coach, International Board of Christian Care
Timeline
Pastor
Fruit Cove Baptist Church
11.2018 - Current
Chaplain
ST. JOHNS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
01.2013 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
ST. JOHNS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
11.2001 - Current
Liberty University
Doctor of Ministry from Pastoral Counseling
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Arts from Pastoral Counseling
Liberty University
Master of Arts from Human Services
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
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