Garold Anderson
Chaplain
El Paso,TX
Summary
Accomplished Senior Clinician with a robust background in pastoral care and grief support, demonstrated during tenure with the US Army. Expert in planning and coordinating workshops, fostering empathy, and enhancing team collaboration. Proven track record in improving community well-being and emotional resilience through innovative program development and interpersonal communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Clinician
US Army
07.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate grief counseling and support during times of loss, ensuring emotional well-being for affected individuals.
- Designed workshops on various topics including marriage enrichment, stress management, and conflict resolution to empower congregants with essential life skills.
- Established effective communication channels, fostering a sense of community among congregation members.
- Facilitated interfaith dialogue events, promoting understanding and respect among diverse religious communities.
Hospital Chaplain
US Army
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Counseled and provided care to patients with life-threatening illnesses to help families respond effectively to approaching death of loved one.
- Recruited community chaplains, spiritual counselors and spiritual care volunteers to adequately meet patient, family and caregiver needs.
- Designed educational materials on various aspects of spirituality in healthcare settings for distribution among patients and families.
- Initiated partnerships between the hospital chaplaincy department and community organizations for enhanced support services.
Clinical Pastoral Education Resident
US Army
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Performed rounds twice daily to discuss patient care plans, review diagnostic studies, communicate with patients and discuss medication lists.
- Performed initial and ongoing assessments of patients' medical, physical and psychosocial status.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate records and administering medications as prescribed.
- Provided emotional support to residents during difficult transitions or periods of adjustment.
Battalion Chaplain
US Army
11.2019 - 06.2023
- Advised commanding officers on ethical and moral issues, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
- Facilitated workshops on stress management and resilience-building techniques, empowering soldiers to effectively handle challenges faced during military service.
- Conducted regular visits to hospitalized service members, offering spiritual support and encouragement during recovery.
- Developed comprehensive religious program support for the battalion, strengthening morale and unit cohesion.
Senior Pastor
Riverbend Baptist Church
04.2016 - 11.2019
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
- Established and managed church budget of $ 300,000 per year.
Senior Pastor
Harvest Baptist Church
10.2012 - 04.2016
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Facilitated spiritual growth opportunities through small group leadership development, empowering lay leaders to take on increased responsibilities within the congregation.
- Fostered an environment of inclusivity and acceptance within the church, welcoming diverse perspectives and backgrounds while cultivating unity around shared faith values.
- Expanded missions outreach efforts to include partnerships with international organizations, increasing global impact on communities in need.
- Improved operational efficiency within the church by streamlining processes, optimizing resources, and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
Education
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership
Columbia International University
Columbia, SC 05.2001 -
D.Min - Chaplancy
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 05.2001 -
M.Div - Pastoral Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Religious Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Pastoral Ministry
Lee University
Cleveland, TN 05.2001 -
Skills
Public Speaking
Planning and coordination
Materials Preparation
Course Development
Curriculum Planning
Interpersonal Communication
Grief support
Pastoral Care
Empathy Development
Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Senior Clinician
US Army
07.2024 - Current
Hospital Chaplain
US Army
09.2023 - 07.2024
Clinical Pastoral Education Resident
US Army
06.2022 - 06.2024
Battalion Chaplain
US Army
11.2019 - 06.2023
Senior Pastor
Riverbend Baptist Church
04.2016 - 11.2019
Senior Pastor
Harvest Baptist Church
10.2012 - 04.2016
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership
Columbia International University
05.2001 -
D.Min - Chaplancy
Liberty University
05.2001 -
M.Div - Pastoral Counseling
Liberty University
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Religious Education
Liberty University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Pastoral Ministry
Lee University
05.2001 -