Elizabeth Wright
Mount Airy,MD
Summary
Dedicated Pastor specializing in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and relationship building. Proven ability to lead impactful ministries and support individuals in grief, driving community service initiatives.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pastor
New Beginning Nazarene Church
Mount Airy, MD
11.2024 - Current
- May 2025: FHH Auxiliary Volunteer in ICU
- April 2025: Nazarene Mid-Atlantic District Licensed Pastor
- New Beginning Nazarene Church (NBNC) Director of Discipleship, Church staff, Online ministry
Local Minister
New Beginning Nazarene Church
Mount Airy, MD
08.2005 - Current
- Local Pastoral License NBNC, Church Staff
- Small Group teacher
- Vacation Bible School, kids’ ministry
- Aug. 2024: Thanatology Master’s Certificate: Loss, Grief, Bereavement & Recovery
- Pastoral Grief Counselor
- Covid ministry online: Take Them A Meal, Mount Airy Food Network
Lay Minister
Gaithersburg Church Nazarene
Gaithersburg, Maryland
09.1992 - 08.2002
- Infant & Toddler ministry
- New Moms ministry
- Children’s ministry
Computer Security Specialist
United States Navy, USN
Deployed Overseas various locations
07.1980 - 09.1992
- Deputy Integrated Testing Manager
- System Installer / Troubleshooter
- Contract Manager
- System Engineer
Education
Master's Certificate - Thanatology
Hood College
Frederick, MD08-2024
Master of Science - Management Information Systems
Bowie State College
Bowie, MD05-1993
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD08-1989
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis intervention
- Relationship building
- Community service
- Interfaith dialogue
- Grief counseling
- Pastoral care
- Spiritual instruction
Certification
- Pastoral District License, Mid-Atlantic Nazarene District
- Security+ CompTIA
Affiliations
Book clubs:
- Frederick Health Hospice, Bucket List Book Club
- NBNC Bookenders
Crafts, gardening, family events.
Timeline
Staff Pastor
New Beginning Nazarene Church
11.2024 - Current
Local Minister
New Beginning Nazarene Church
08.2005 - Current
Lay Minister
Gaithersburg Church Nazarene
09.1992 - 08.2002
Computer Security Specialist
United States Navy, USN
07.1980 - 09.1992
Master's Certificate - Thanatology
Hood College
Master of Science - Management Information Systems
Bowie State College
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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