Hubert Wilkie
Chaplain
Coral Springs,FL
Summary
Experienced pastoral leader with a proven track record in spiritual care, community building, and organizational management. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and driving meaningful engagement while adapting to changing needs. Recognized for compassionate leadership, effective communication, and unwavering integrity. Proficient in counseling, family life education, public speaking, and strategic planning.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Florida Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventist
Miami, FL
01.2019 - Current
- Oversee and provide leadership to pastoral, administrative, educational, and secretarial staff
- Oversee administration and management of all areas of ministry
- Collaborate with church leadership to plan a master calendar of events
- Provide spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer
- Officiate special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services
- Established and managed church budget of $1.5 Million per year
- Leading renovation and expansion project to renovate and remodel existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility, and restroom facilities and classrooms
Chaplin
TrustBridge Hospice Care
550 W. Cypress Creek Road, Ste 550, Fort Lauderdal
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- 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.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Conducted crisis intervention sessions with individuals experiencing severe emotional distress, providing comfort and support during critical times.
- Delivered comforting presence during end-of-life situations, offering prayers and rituals to honor the patient's beliefs and values.
- Delivered thoughtful eulogies at memorial services, honoring the lives of deceased patients while offering solace to grieving loved ones.
Senior Pastor
Greater New York Conference
Manhasset, NY
02.2005 - 01.2019
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services
- Spearheaded $3,000,000 building project to expand seating by 200% and classroom space by 100%
- Planned and hosted on- and off-campus community service activities
- Developed innovative programs and activities based on analysis of community needs and interests
- Served as a member of the Greater New York Conference Executive Committee
Chaplain Intern
Kettering Medical Center
Dalton, OH
06.2004 - 08.2004
- Offered spiritual support to patients and families, in keeping with expressed wishes and desires
- Kept supervisor informed of daily activities and issues
- Assessed spiritual needs and concerns of patients through direct communication or information obtained by other personnel
- Provided grief and bereavement counseling to individuals and families
Pastor
East Jamaica Conference
Kingston, Jamaica
08.1995 - 08.2002
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry
- Increased church membership by 40% in four years
- Supervised two major capital building projects
- Lead evangelistic initiatives resulting in over 600 baptisms
- Provided pastoral care through visitation, counseling and prayer
- Developed innovative programs and activities based on analysis of community needs and interests
Education
D. Min - Family Ministry
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI04.2019
Master of Divinity -
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI12.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Theology & Pastoral Ministry
Northern Caribbean University
08.1995
Skills
- Spiritual Care
- Family Life Education
- Ministry development
- Worship leading
- Preaching
- Pastoral counseling
- Administration
- Evangelism and discipleship
- Marriage counseling
- Teaching
- Organizational leadership
- Pastoral care
Timeline
Chaplin
TrustBridge Hospice Care
07.2023 - 09.2023
Senior Pastor
Florida Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventist
01.2019 - Current
Senior Pastor
Greater New York Conference
02.2005 - 01.2019
Chaplain Intern
Kettering Medical Center
06.2004 - 08.2004
Pastor
East Jamaica Conference
08.1995 - 08.2002
Master of Divinity -
Andrews University
Bachelor of Arts - Theology & Pastoral Ministry
Northern Caribbean University
D. Min - Family Ministry
Andrews University