Joshua Gregory
Northampton,MA
Summary
Compassionate leader with a strong background in grief counseling and religious literacy. Experienced in organizing impactful community events and facilitating healing through group dynamics; dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals, families, and communities in times of need.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spiritual Director & Bereavement Counselor
Hospice of the Fisher Home
Amherst, MA
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitate spiritual and religious-specific care to patients navigating end-of-life journey, provide 13 months of follow-up bereavement support to approximately120 families
- Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team to integrate holistic, personalized plan of care for each patient
- Direct and shape workplace culture as member of senior management, aligning comfort-driven mission with organization policies and staff feedback
- Conduct outreach events and hospice education throughout Pioneer Valley region, facilitate monthly bereavement group(s), organize and lead annual hospice Memorial Service
Chaplain
Beverly Hospital
Beverly, MA
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided spiritual care and support to patients and families during critical health crises.
- Conducted regular visits to hospital departments, offering compassionate presence and emotional assistance.
- Facilitated bereavement support groups, helping families process grief and loss effectively.
- Delivered educational sessions on spiritual care practices for staff development and training.
Interim Associate Minister
Old Cambridge Baptist Church
Cambridge, MA
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed and coordinated weekly worship services, composed and delivered sermons, and administered monthly communion
- Provided pastoral care through counseling sessions, addressing individual, family, and church community's needs effectively and compassionately.
- Organized bible studies with emphasis on religious literacy, facilitated Lenten centering prayer series, and led interfaith outings to local faith centers and places of worship
Education
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Care And Counseling
Harvard Divinity School
Cambridge, MA05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA05-2015
Skills
- Non- and multi-faith pastoral care
- Grief and bereavement counseling
- Religious literacy and cultural humility
- Community engagement
- Event planning and organization
- Group facilitation
Certification
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Unit I
- Grief and Bereavement Specialist Certification, University of Vermont [expected: April 2025]
- Certified Grief Counselor, The American Academy of Grief Counseling (AAGC) [expected: May 2025]
Timeline
Spiritual Director & Bereavement Counselor
Hospice of the Fisher Home
01.2025 - Current
Chaplain
Beverly Hospital
09.2024 - 05.2025
Interim Associate Minister
Old Cambridge Baptist Church
09.2023 - 09.2024
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Care And Counseling
Harvard Divinity School
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Swarthmore College