Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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James Burgess

Prattville,AL

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience in pastoral care with 45 years of experience in this field. Proven ability to foster relationships and provide empathetic support, while effectively managing time and problem-solving in high-pressure environments. Skilled in public speaking and preaching, dedicated to uplifting individuals and communities through meaningful engagement.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Walmart Supercenter
04.2014 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Pastor

First Christian Church
10.2013 - Current
  • Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.

Pastor

Metamora Church of Christ
01.2002 - 09.2013
  • Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.

Substitute Teacher

Northwestern Consolidated Schools
08.1993 - 09.2013
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Youth Director/Youth Coach

Central Indiana Youth For Christ
08.1997 - 05.2013

Counseled and mentored kids during difficult times

Conducted game nights and shared Christ with students

Took students on mission trips to Mexico

Hospice Chaplain

New Hope Hospice
03.2008 - 04.2012
  • Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, support, prayer and scripture.
  • Provided pastoral counseling to families coping with terminal illness, offering guidance and resources for navigating difficult decisions.
  • Conducted religious sacraments for sick patients and family members.
  • Advocated for patient rights within the hospice setting, ensuring that all individuals received equitable access to spiritual support services regardless of their beliefs or affiliations.

Pastor

First Christian Church
04.1993 - 06.1997
  • Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.

Pastor

First Christian Church
08.1987 - 04.1991
  • Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.

Education

Master of Science - Christian Ministries

Mid-South Christian College
Memphis, TN
08-1992

Bachelor of Science - Christian Ministries

Mid-South Christian College
Memphis, TN
05-1983

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Preaching
  • Teaching
  • Public speaking

Timeline

Sales Associate

Walmart Supercenter
04.2014 - Current

Pastor

First Christian Church
10.2013 - Current

Hospice Chaplain

New Hope Hospice
03.2008 - 04.2012

Pastor

Metamora Church of Christ
01.2002 - 09.2013

Youth Director/Youth Coach

Central Indiana Youth For Christ
08.1997 - 05.2013

Substitute Teacher

Northwestern Consolidated Schools
08.1993 - 09.2013

Pastor

First Christian Church
04.1993 - 06.1997

Pastor

First Christian Church
08.1987 - 04.1991

Master of Science - Christian Ministries

Mid-South Christian College

Bachelor of Science - Christian Ministries

Mid-South Christian College
James Burgess