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ERNEST D. GRAY JR.
Chicago,IL
Summary
Academic and healthcare leader with 20+ years of experience in clinical preceptorship, higher education, and program development. Skilled in student mentoring, clinical placement coordination, and academic support services, with a proven record of building partnerships between universities, hospitals, and community organizations. Committed to equity-driven education that prepares graduates for excellence in healthcare.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Spiritual Care
Lawndale Christian Health Center
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Precepted graduate students, medical residents, and interns in ethics and interdisciplinary care.
- Coordinated clinical training and placement opportunities with regional universities.
- Designed student onboarding and mentorship systems, ensuring readiness and integration.
Assistant Professor
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL
01.2007 - 01.2020
- Taught 60+ courses in ethics, leadership, and cultural competency.
- Advised graduate students and directed academic support initiatives to improve retention.
Senior Pastor
Keystone Baptist Church
Chicago, IL
01.2010 - 01.2023
- Led organizational strategy and mentorship programs modeled on professional training.
- Secured funding for community-based learning and development initiatives.
Education
M.A. - Sociolinguistics & Christian Theology
McMaster Divinity College
M.A. - Greek & Hebrew Exposition
Wheaton College
B.A. - Pastoral Care & Counseling
Moody Bible Institute
Skills
- Clinical Placement & Preceptorship
- Academic Advising & Student Support
- University–Healthcare Partnerships
- Accreditation & Compliance Alignment
- Program Development & Evaluation
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership
Websites
Executive Snapshot
Academic and healthcare leader with 20+ years of experience in clinical preceptorship, higher education, and program development. Skilled in student mentoring, clinical placement coordination, and academic support services, with a proven record of building partnerships between universities, hospitals, and community organizations. Committed to equity-driven education that prepares graduates for excellence in healthcare.
Key Experience
- Lawndale Christian Health Center (LCHC), Chicago, IL, Director of Spiritual Care, 2022-01-01, 2024-01-01, Precepted graduate students, medical residents, and interns in ethics and interdisciplinary care., Coordinated clinical training and placement opportunities with regional universities., Designed student onboarding and mentorship systems, ensuring readiness and integration.
- Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL, Assistant Professor, 2007-01-01, 2020-01-01, Taught 60+ courses in ethics, leadership, and cultural competency., Advised graduate students and directed academic support initiatives to improve retention.
- Keystone Baptist Church, Chicago, IL, Senior Pastor, 2010-01-01, 2023-01-01, Led organizational strategy and mentorship programs modeled on professional training., Secured funding for community-based learning and development initiatives.
Selected Highlights
- Built sustainable placement pathways in partnership with universities.
- Recognized for teaching excellence and student mentorship in higher education.
- Advanced trauma-informed, equity-focused student support services in healthcare.
Certification
- Clinical Pastoral Education Training - 1 Unit
Interests
Bicycling
Languages
German
Limited Working
Greek
Full Professional
Hebrew
Full Professional
Timeline
Director of Spiritual Care
Lawndale Christian Health Center
01.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Pastor
Keystone Baptist Church
01.2010 - 01.2023
Assistant Professor
Moody Bible Institute
01.2007 - 01.2020
M.A. - Sociolinguistics & Christian Theology
McMaster Divinity College
M.A. - Greek & Hebrew Exposition
Wheaton College
B.A. - Pastoral Care & Counseling
Moody Bible Institute