Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Gardening- I love to bring flowers from my garden to neighbors and friends!
Timeline
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Karen  Birdwell

Karen Birdwell

Credentialed Minister With The Assemblies Of God
Lincoln,NE

Summary

Warm and energetic pastor who assists the elderly or convalescent with the spiritual needs that they may have. Eager to show love to those who feel forgotten and alone. Brings smiles and joy to the residents that she visits. Attune to the Spirit of God, looking for opportunities to lead people into a growing relationship with God.

Empathetic Care Worker with a sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trust,and stimulating varied interaction with the residents under her pastoral care. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through spiritual and emotional support.

Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and prayer required to manage end-of-life concerns. Proficient in organizing special visits, times of prayer and meeting with the family when hospice is called. I am loving, caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.

My strongest desire is to lead people into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Caregiver, Special Needs

Volunteer Position
Lincoln, NE
05.2004 - Current
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for our autistic son's well-being.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of our child who wanders a great deal.
  • Worked with multiple federal and state agencies and officials to seek out help and support for our son as he approaches adulthood.
  • Assisted Grant with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Documented our son's mental status, sleep and eating patterns in order to report to his psychologist and psychiatrist..
  • Transported son to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • In 2019 I stepped down from my volunteer role as discipleship pastor at our church as well as visitation pastor at a local assisted living home to take better care of our autistic son.
  • Instructed our son in independent living skills.
  • Assisted son with self-administered medications.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
  • Supported son with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life for our son.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep Grant mentally alert. Taught him basic math and reading skills here at home.
  • Organized son's activities to protect people and property.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to his primary care physician.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.

Bible School Student- Distance Learning

Berean School Of The Bible
Springfield, MO
05.2011 - 10.2021
  • Maintained compliance with Bible School course requirements.
  • Performed end of the quarter final exam and accurate review of program quality.
  • Organized and completed my daily ministerial studies while teaching my eighteen year old high school student here at home.
  • Kept on top of our son's high school transcript requirements as well as meal planning and exercise time.
  • Assisted our son with course management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Completed lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
  • Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
  • Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
  • Completed my studies for the certified level of ministerial credentials. Was mentored by a fellow pastor. My husband and I appeared before the state Presbyter Board. Approved to move forward on the credentialing process.
  • Received my pastoral credentials with the Nebraska Assemblies of God in April of 2018.

Discipleship Pastor

Volunteer Position At Christ Place Church
Lincoln, NE
09.2018 - 05.2020
  • Provided spiritual leadership to young mothers attending our church.
  • Led programs such as study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Officiated special services at local assisted living home.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer in a hospital setting.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, and engaging in problem-solving activities to support my leadership team. Confronted improper behavior in one of my leaders. This resulted in her dismissal when she refused to make changes and receive counseling and help from our church.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

Education

Associate of Arts - Pre-ministerial Studies

Berean School of The Bible
Springfield, MO
08.2011 - 05.2021

Associate of Science - Commercial Horticulture

University of Nebraska - Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
Curtis, NE
10.1978 - 05.1980

High School Diploma -

Bishop Neumann Central Catholic High School
Wahoo, NE
08.1974 - 05.1978

Skills

Excellent people skills

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Interests

I have an intense desire to study God's Word and learn all I can I also enjoy going to the movies with my husband and son

Gardening- I love to bring flowers from my garden to neighbors and friends!

Oh, wow! This is a highlight of my life! I have created a sanctuary where I can sit and read. I found an old bench, tea table and chair that I refinished. My husband cleared an area of our backyard into which I planted piles of zinnias. These are hardy and work well as cut flowers for my neighborhood. I grow lilacs every year for our pastor's wife who loves these- they are her favorite flower!

Timeline

Discipleship Pastor

Volunteer Position At Christ Place Church
09.2018 - 05.2020

Associate of Arts - Pre-ministerial Studies

Berean School of The Bible
08.2011 - 05.2021

Bible School Student- Distance Learning

Berean School Of The Bible
05.2011 - 10.2021

Caregiver, Special Needs

Volunteer Position
05.2004 - Current

Associate of Science - Commercial Horticulture

University of Nebraska - Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
10.1978 - 05.1980

High School Diploma -

Bishop Neumann Central Catholic High School
08.1974 - 05.1978
Karen BirdwellCredentialed Minister With The Assemblies Of God