Jonathan R. Whitfield
Greenville,SC
Summary
Over the past fourteen years, working extensively as a chaplain, pastoral counselor, minister, and mentor. Attending to the emotional, mental, and spiritual needs of patients, homeless individuals, families, and church members. Being CPE trained to focus intently on the health and well-being of those served while training students, understudies, and chaplain assistants to enter the field.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaplain Resident
Prisma Health Upstate Greenville Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Participated in didactic sessions and education seminars.
- Created and used spiritual assessments for crisis management, intervention, bereavement and chemical dependency.
- Created consistent and sustainable solutions using well-grounded approaches.
- Delivered individualized approaches considering situational and population-specific needs.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- ACPE Board Certification Eligible
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- 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.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Associate Minister: Youth Adult Leader
Chaplain, HUGS Homeless Ministries, HUGS Homeless Ministries
01.2014 - Current
- Presented as the strong, authentic pastoral presence among children and parents in church and community in helping those in crisis and most in need
- Coordinated with teachers and parents in organizing and launching various programs and activities for mission programs
- Set an example through a commitment to lifelong learning to advance trends and movements within the church
- Assisted individuals with obtaining specialized support for their medical, mental and physical needs
- Counseled individuals regarding their personal choices and lifestyles
- Being charged with leading and administering spiritual and pastoral care to provide spiritual support to patients, families, members, and individuals within the HUGS program
- Oversee chapel services, and train incoming chaplain assistants
- Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks
- Organize and lead regular religious services
- Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs
- Visit individuals in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide them with comfort and support
- Arranged spiritual talks covering important topics such as self-care and mental health.
Minister
Minister, Cathedral of Faith Church of God in Christ
08.2007 - 05.2007
- Faith leader of local college and university students in the area
- Administered religious rites on behalf of members of the church and the community at large
- Helped individuals understand their faith better and improve their spiritual connections.
Youth Pastor
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
01.2018 - Current
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- 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.
Chaplain
University Chaplain, South Carolina State University
- Appointed student leadership position
- Lead college students of various backgrounds to strong spiritual grounding and understanding
- Set an example through a commitment to lifelong learning to advance trends and movements within the university
- Identified and developed new leaders among students to advance personal, cultural,spiritual, and professional lifestyles
- Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement
- Organized spirituality groups and conducted classes to motivate students for self-improvement.
Education
Master of Divinity - Theology/Pastoral Care & Counseling
The Interdenominational Theological Center
Atlanta, GA05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Art History/Digital Media & Studio Arts
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC05.2010
Skills
- CPE Trained Active Listening
- ACPE Board Certification Eligible
- Ministry Development
- Grief Counseling
- Crisis intervention Community service
- Spiritual Guidance Training & Leadership Building
- Worship Leadership
- Sermons Preparation
- Spiritual Care
- Youth Ministry
- Pastoral Counseling
- Group Oversight
Timeline
Chaplain Resident
Prisma Health Upstate Greenville Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
Youth Pastor
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
01.2018 - Current
Associate Minister: Youth Adult Leader
Chaplain, HUGS Homeless Ministries, HUGS Homeless Ministries
01.2014 - Current
Minister
Minister, Cathedral of Faith Church of God in Christ
08.2007 - 05.2007
Chaplain
University Chaplain, South Carolina State University
Master of Divinity - Theology/Pastoral Care & Counseling
The Interdenominational Theological Center
Bachelor of Arts - Art History/Digital Media & Studio Arts
South Carolina State University
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