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Grace Thiessen

Summary

God fearing, ministry and people oriented, Solution focused and not problem focused, committed and passionate Kingdom seeker with good organizational skills, eager to serve God through Coffee Break ministry. Ready to help team achieve, evaluate and revamp ministry goals. Organized and dependable with great flexibility skills at managing multiple priorities, with a positive and a servant's attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Believing that being a Christian is not a title, but a lifestyle. Prayer and God's word are the air we breathe. Experienced in various ministry settings.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Missions Team Member Volunteer

Grace Point Evangelical Free Church
09.2017 - Current


  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Developed relationships with supported missionaries through prayers, phone calls, emails, zoom meetings and dining out.
  • Actively Participating in mission's planning and coordinated events in relation to missions.
  • Mentored young and missionary candidates.

Counselor

Christian Mission Inc.
03.2013 - Current
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
  • Offered Biblical perspective to the problem and the solution of the problem.
  • Helped clients to have a stronger relationship with Christ which also strengthened their core values.
  • Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
  • Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
  • Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
  • Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
  • Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
  • Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
  • Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
  • Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.

Missionary

Reach Global Mission And Camino Global
01.1993 - 11.2015
  • Evangelism and Discipleship
  • Teaching and leading Bible Studies
  • Spoke and preached at Women's Retreats
  • Prepared and delivered mission-related presentations to church and community groups.
  • Facilitated and directed outreach events for local communities, both in the Philippines and in Honduras.
  • Church Planting (Team Leader)
  • Led a short mission trip to Tsunami victims in the Philippines.
  • Taught Lay Counseling in 2 Countries.
  • Wrote Counseling Articles for Camino Global Online Ministry Resources.


Education

No Degree - MA in Theology, Major in Counseling

Koinonia Theological Seminary
Davao City, Philippines
10.2012

Master of Science - Guidance

Rizal Memorial Colleges
Davao City, Philippines
10.1992

Skills

  • Team Lead
  • Create a Ministry Program from Scratch
  • Good Listener
  • Relational
  • Teaching
  • Evangelism
  • Discipleship
  • Counsel
  • Efficient Computer Skills

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
4 Filipino Dialects
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Missions Team Member Volunteer

Grace Point Evangelical Free Church
09.2017 - Current

Counselor

Christian Mission Inc.
03.2013 - Current

Missionary

Reach Global Mission And Camino Global
01.1993 - 11.2015

No Degree - MA in Theology, Major in Counseling

Koinonia Theological Seminary

Master of Science - Guidance

Rizal Memorial Colleges

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