Kenneth Kay Patrick
Berryville,Virginia
Summary
Over 18 years of experience as a compassionate soul companion for individuals in their final moments, serving as a dedicated chaplain at a hospice Inpatient Care Center. Skilled in teaching the significance of caring for the soul to healthcare professionals, university students, and parish clergy. I share the ancient tradition of soul care known as "The Ancient Hospice Way". I am committed to fostering peace and guiding individuals towards self-discovery and tranquility as they near the end of life's journey. Passionate about assisting souls in finding solace and authenticity during the transition from earthly existence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Association of Hospice Spiritual Masters
01.2025 - Current
- Lead workshops on Soul Care, offer professional coaching in the care of the soul, and provide for Certification of Hospice Spiritual Masters.
- Professional presenter on spirituality at Bon Secours Retreat Center, Marriottsville, MD, for over 20 years.
Senior Chaplain
Blue Ridge Hospice
01.2006 - Current
- Pastor of many church congregations in Virginia: Trinity United Methodist Church, Alexandria, Virginia Centenary United Methodist, Jarrett, Virginia West End United Methodist, Roanoke, Virginia Trinity United Methodist, Newport News, Virginia Community of Faith United Methodist Church, Herndon, Virginia Huntington Court United Methodist Church, Roanoke, Virginia Round Hill United Methodist Church, Winchester, Virginia. Currently Part-Time: Marvin Chapel United Methodist Church, (Current Position) Winchester, Virginia
Education
Master of Divinity And Doctor of Ministry -
Wesley Theological Seminary
Washington, DC2007
Bachelor of Arts - British History
University of Colorado
Boulder, ColoradoGraduate -
Shalem Institute of Spirituality
Washington, D.C.Graduate - Officers Basic Course
United States Army Chaplain School
Fort Hamilton, New YorkDoctoral Study - Spirituality and Counseling
New College, University of Edinburgh
Thur Hike 1987- Open A Homeless Shelter
Appalachian Trail
Georgia To MaireSkills
- Compassionate companionship for families in hospice
- Member of an inter-disciplinary health care team at a hospice
- Spiritual teacher in the care of the soul
- Academic research into the history of the care of the soul in the West
- Skilled public speaker and lecturer
Hobbies and Interests
Hiking, Photograph, Writing, Meditation
Community Service
- Roanoke Area Ministries, President, Board of Directors of Non-Profit Community Organizations, Roanoke, Virginia
- West End Center, President, Board of Directors of Non-Profit Community Organizations, Roanoke, Virginia
- FISH, President, Board of Directors of Non-Profit Community Organizations, Berryville, Virginia
Publications
- Mountain Meditations, My Walk With Christ on the Appalachian Trail. Xlibris Publishers.
- Journeying to the End of Life. Discovering the Ancient Hospice Way of Companioning the Dying. Author House Publishers.
Section name
- Ordained Deacon and Elder, Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
- Endorsed Hospice Chaplain- United Methodist Church.
- Born: El Paso Texas.
- High School: Kubasaki High School, Okinawa
- Military Service: 1st Lt. United States Army Graduate of R.O.T.C. University of Colorado. Two-Year Scholarship.
- Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker. (Georgia to Maine) Solo hike of 2,139 miles raised funds to open the RAM House in Roanoke, Virginia. Shelter served about 25,000 meals last year. The RAM House has served about 750,000 meals to the homeless since it opened after the thru-hike.
- Family: Wife, LuAnn Patrick Children: Nancy Martin (adoption) Stepchildren: Brevin Balfrey Boyd Jordan Milford Logan Milford Madigan Milford McKeon Milford
- Current Address: 330 W. Main Street, Berryville, Virginia 22611
- Phone: 540 550-2954
- Email: kpatrick@blueridgehospice.org
Timeline
Executive Director
Association of Hospice Spiritual Masters
01.2025 - Current
Senior Chaplain
Blue Ridge Hospice
01.2006 - Current
Graduate - Officers Basic Course
United States Army Chaplain School
Doctoral Study - Spirituality and Counseling
New College, University of Edinburgh
Master of Divinity And Doctor of Ministry -
Wesley Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - British History
University of Colorado
Graduate -
Shalem Institute of Spirituality
Thur Hike 1987- Open A Homeless Shelter
Appalachian Trail
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