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.
Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
Outpatient Therapist
Laurel Behavioral Health
06.2003 - 06.2021
Implemented a diverse range of therapeutic modalities to address clients'' varied needs and preferences, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.
Prevented crisis situations by proactively monitoring client behaviors and implementing early intervention strategies when necessary.
Mentored new therapists through peer supervision, sharing expertise in clinical techniques and best practices for effective outpatient care.
Conducted discharge planning in collaboration with clients and their support network to ensure smooth transitions back into the community posttreatment.
Adjunct Professor
Lycoming College
09.2010 - 06.2019
Taught Religion courses, providing instruction to up to 45 undergraduate students.
Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church
06.1996 - 09.2001
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.
Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Expanded missions outreach efforts to include partnerships with international organizations, increasing global impact on communities in need.
Fostered an environment of inclusivity and acceptance within the church, welcoming diverse perspectives and backgrounds while cultivating unity around shared faith values.
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