Kayon Brown
Croton-on-Hudson
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated ordained minister with experience in delivering impactful sermons, providing pastoral care, and facilitating meaningful bible study sessions. Committed to helping to encourage and support during difficult times, enhancing spiritual growth, and building strong community ties.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Ordained Minister
Church of Divine Inspiration (CODI)
Rochester, NY
06.2024 - Current
- Deliver engaging sermons to diverse congregations, fostering spiritual growth and community connection.
- Provide pastoral care through counseling sessions, supporting individuals and families in crisis.
- Lead worship services, coordinating music, readings, and liturgical elements to enhance the experience.
- Lead regular prayer meetings that nourishes congregants' spiritual lives through reflection, meditation, and communal prayer practices.
- Foster an inclusive atmosphere by welcoming diverse perspectives during group discussions and activities.
- Facilitate thought-provoking bible study sessions that deepens participants' understanding of scripture and its relevance to everyday life.
Deacon
Reformed Church of Cortlandtown
Montrose, NY
11.2023 - Current
- Deliver weekly children's sermons, engaging congregation through relevant biblical teachings.
- Participate in community outreach programs, fundraising events, fostering relationships and promoting church presence.
- Provide encouragement, prayers, care, support and guidance to members in need.
- Organize and facilitate sewing classes, enhancing member participation and fellowship.
- Teach Sunday school to youths, encouraging personal development and spiritual growth among participants.
- Organize and lead bible study sessions for youth of various age groups, promoting spiritual growth and understanding of religious texts by having them apply the teachings to everyday experiences.
- Collaborate with church leadership to implement strategic initiatives that strengthens community ties and church mission.
- Collaborate in fundraising campaigns that generated needed funds for building improvements and supporting local and global causes.
- Provide spiritual care through phone calls, visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Distribute food baskets and back to school supplies to families in need through the local elementary and junior high schools.
Licentiate Minister
Church of Divine Inspiration (CODI)
Rochester, NY
06.2018 - 05.2024
- Delivered inspirational sermons, fostering spiritual growth within our diverse congregation.
- Participated in community outreach programs, enhancing church visibility and engagement.
- Encouraged new members in their spiritual posts to strengthen and build unity within the church.
- Facilitated educational workshops, promoting faith-based learning and development among congregation members.
- Collaborated with and supported senior pastor in counseling sessions, providing support for personal and spiritual challenges faced by members.
Associate Minister
United Spiritualist Church (USC)
New York, NY
06.2012 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with leadership team to enhance worship experiences and community outreach.
- Facilitated discussion groups, promoting open dialogue on spiritual topics.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
City College of New York
New York, NY06-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hebert H. Lehman College
Bronx, NY06-1998
Skills
- Prayer guidance
- Spiritual guidance
- Small Group facilitation
- Children's ministry
Affiliations
Board Member-General Assembly of Spiritualists
Member of Consistory-Reformed Church of Cortlandtown
Timeline
Ordained Minister
Church of Divine Inspiration (CODI)
06.2024 - Current
Deacon
Reformed Church of Cortlandtown
11.2023 - Current
Licentiate Minister
Church of Divine Inspiration (CODI)
06.2018 - 05.2024
Associate Minister
United Spiritualist Church (USC)
06.2012 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Special Education
City College of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hebert H. Lehman College