Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Katie Kinnison

Dublin,OH

Summary

  • Preacher, teacher and companion on the journey willing to walk with all people through the complexities of living and dying

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interim Chaplain

Friendship Village Of Dublin
Dublin, OH
03.2022 - Current
  • Led worship services for three communities
  • Provide bible studies and devotions for three communities
  • Build relationships with community
  • Offer support in times of grief, struggle, and exploration
  • Engage with Spiritual Support Team
  • Begin to expand community understanding of chaplain's role
  • Create videos and other resources

Pastor

Hilliard Presbyterian Church
Hilliard, OH
12.2021 - Current
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • 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.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services
  • Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship

Supply Pastor

Old First Presbyterian Church
Columbus, OH
02.2021 - Current
  • Create, preach and lead Sunday services
  • Moderate Session
  • Envision new possibilities
  • Provide Presbytery Resources
  • Pastoral Care

Interim Pastor and Head of Staff

First Presbyterian Church
Washington Courthouse, OH
11.2020 - 11.2021
    • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
    • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
    • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
    • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.

Associate Pastor

Covenant Presbyterian Church
Columbus, OH
05.2015 - 06.2020
    • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
    • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
    • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
    • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
    • Supervised and mentored staff
    • Developed new ministries

Director of Christian Education

Covenant Presbyterian Church
Columbus, OH
01.2004 - 04.2015
    • Offered Christian education, pastoral care and spiritual support in high-stress environment.
    • Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
    • Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
    • Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
    • Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
    • Directed pre-school, toddler and infant services to provide comprehensive family support.
    • Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.
    • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
    • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Adjunct Faculty

Franklin University
Columbus, OH
09.1993 - 05.2001
  • Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
  • Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
  • Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
  • Taught Intercultural Studies, World Religion and Fiction classes

Teaching Assistant

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
10.1988 - 05.1994
  • Designed and Taught Freshman Composition, Sophomore Composition, British Literature
  • Assisted in Graduate Course in Critical Theory

Education

Masters of Divinity -

Trinity Lutheran Seminary
Columbus OH
05.2015

Master of Arts - English Literature And Critical Theory

The Ohio State University
Columbus OH
05.1988

Bachelor of Arts - English

The Ohio State University
Columbus OH
05.1986

Skills

  • Compassionate Care
  • Spiritual Guidance
  • Crisis Response
  • Grief Support
  • Active Learning
  • Pastoral Counseling
  • Engaging Teaching
  • Engaging Preaching
  • Genuine Warmth and Compassion
  • Authenticity
  • Approachable and Open

Certification

  • One Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Nationwide Children's Hospital
  • Stephen Leader
  • Darkness2Light Stewards of Children Facilitator
  • Attended many workshops on Trauma, Addiction. Racism, Poverty, the Enneagram, Centering Prayer
  • Healthy Congregations Leadership Series
  • Interim Ministry Training Week One
  • Interfaith Relationships with Jewish and Sufi communities

Community Engagement

  • Spiritual Support Leader for C.A.T.C.H. Court
  • Volunteer for Freedom
  • Supporter of Sanctuary Night

Timeline

Interim Chaplain

Friendship Village Of Dublin
03.2022 - Current

Pastor

Hilliard Presbyterian Church
12.2021 - Current

Supply Pastor

Old First Presbyterian Church
02.2021 - Current

Interim Pastor and Head of Staff

First Presbyterian Church
11.2020 - 11.2021

Associate Pastor

Covenant Presbyterian Church
05.2015 - 06.2020

Director of Christian Education

Covenant Presbyterian Church
01.2004 - 04.2015

Adjunct Faculty

Franklin University
09.1993 - 05.2001

Teaching Assistant

The Ohio State University
10.1988 - 05.1994

Masters of Divinity -

Trinity Lutheran Seminary

Master of Arts - English Literature And Critical Theory

The Ohio State University

Bachelor of Arts - English

The Ohio State University
  • One Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Nationwide Children's Hospital
  • Stephen Leader
  • Darkness2Light Stewards of Children Facilitator
  • Attended many workshops on Trauma, Addiction. Racism, Poverty, the Enneagram, Centering Prayer
  • Healthy Congregations Leadership Series
  • Interim Ministry Training Week One
  • Interfaith Relationships with Jewish and Sufi communities
Katie Kinnison