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Garlen Taylor

Windsor,CT
Garlen Taylor

Summary

Accomplished Chaplain and Senior Pastor with extensive experience in providing spiritual care and grief support, demonstrated through impactful roles at Market Place Chaplains USA and Agape Fellowship Ministries. Skilled in ministry development and sermon preparation, fostering emotional healing and spiritual growth. Excelled in creating trusting relationships and enhancing community well-being, with a commitment to compassionate service and leadership.

Overview

2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Market Place Chaplains USA

Chaplain

Job overview

  • Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
  • Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
  • Developed relationships with patients and families, resulting in increased trust and rapport during difficult times.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Provided compassionate pastoral care in emergency departments, addressing the spiritual needs of patients experiencing acute distress or trauma.

Agape Fellowship In Christ

Senior Pastor
09.1989 - Current

Job overview

  • Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.

First Student Transportation

School Bus Driver
06.2019 - 01.2025

Job overview

  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
  • Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.

Education

Hebrew School of Jerusalem
Tel Aviv Jerusalem

Bachelor Of Applied Arts from Hebrew Language

University Overview

This class is teaching me to read write and understand the Hebrew language. I have ; years in which to complete my studies. At that time I will get a degree from that institution

Mark Vikler International School of Ministry
Off-sight Campus Bloomfield. Ct

Bachelor In Biblical Studies from Religious Studies
12.2018

Skills

  • Grief support
  • Records management
  • Spiritual care
  • Materials preparation
  • Ministry development
  • Addiction support
  • Sermon preparation

Accomplishments

3 years ago I was asked to be on the newly organized police chaplains unit for the East Hartford Police Department. I have served them when called upon for memorial services, invocations and benedictions. This has also overlapped into services at the East Hartford Fire Department as well.

Timeline

School Bus Driver

First Student Transportation
06.2019 - 01.2025

Senior Pastor

Agape Fellowship In Christ
09.1989 - Current

Chaplain

Market Place Chaplains USA

Hebrew School of Jerusalem

Bachelor Of Applied Arts from Hebrew Language

Mark Vikler International School of Ministry

Bachelor In Biblical Studies from Religious Studies
Garlen Taylor