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Kevin Smigielski

Pastor & Chaplain
Fortville,IN

Summary

Pastor, offering more than 18 years of professional expertise in spiritual, religious and sacramental services. Nuanced skill in facilitating pastoral care, counseling and worship rituals. Accomplished in contributing to spiritual formation and community connection efforts through work in Department of Child Services and network facilitator of Fortville Christians Unite. Excited about the opportunity to bring talent and spiritual leadership to Hancock Regional Hospital. Skilled in helping individuals in diverse environments while remaining calm and composed, evidenced by work in trauma units at Norton Children's Hospital, Louisville, KY. Mindful individual dedicated to working with emotional needs of others by offering empathy, patience and commitment to keeping information confidential.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Chaplain

Heart To Heart Hospice
08.2023 - Current
  • Delivered thoughtful eulogies at memorial services, honoring the lives of deceased patients while offering solace to grieving loved ones.
  • Enhanced the quality of life for hospice care residents by implementing spiritual activities tailored to individual preferences.
  • Organized and led religious services for diverse groups across Central Indiana, fostering a sense of unity and belonging.
  • Advocated for ethical decision-making in clinical settings by participating in medical case consultations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
  • Assisted military vets coping with trauma by providing spiritual support during end-of-life care.

Licensed Pastor

United Methodist Church Of Indiana
11.2016 - Current
  • Planned and conducted worship services, sermon creation, and worked with key church leaders to carry out strategic mission.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
  • Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.

Case Manager

Indiana Department Of Child Services
05.2020 - 07.2021
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented family interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, budgetary limitations, and procedural costs.
  • Provided evidence-based system interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.

Chaplain Resident

Norton Hospital
07.2016 - 05.2017
  • Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
  • Researched and prepared materials used in Bible study and daily devotions.
  • Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
  • Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
  • Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Internship Student

Duke University
07.2013 - 05.2016
  • Completed Unit I Chaplain Care Education at Duke Medical Hospital
  • Completed a work readiness assessment for Step-Up Ministry Raleigh to help re-entry clients obtain and sustain employment.
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Provided clerical support, addressing routine, and special requirements.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.

Youth Pastor

United Methodist Church
04.2008 - 07.2013
  • Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
  • Taught and counseled youth ages 12 to 22 years old.
  • Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
  • Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
  • Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Education

Master of Divinity - Religion

Duke University
Durham, NC
07.2013 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Sports Ministry

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
07.2005 - 05.2008

High School Diploma -

Clay High School
South Bend, IN
08.2001 - 06.2004

Certification

"Start-Up Funding & Finance" Cornell University

Timeline

Chaplain

Heart To Heart Hospice
08.2023 - Current

"Start-Up Funding & Finance" Cornell University

05-2023

Case Manager

Indiana Department Of Child Services
05.2020 - 07.2021

Licensed Pastor

United Methodist Church Of Indiana
11.2016 - Current

Chaplain Resident

Norton Hospital
07.2016 - 05.2017

"Theology, Medicine & Culture" Duke University

05-2016

Internship Student

Duke University
07.2013 - 05.2016

Master of Divinity - Religion

Duke University
07.2013 - 05.2016

Youth Pastor

United Methodist Church
04.2008 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Science - Sports Ministry

Indiana Wesleyan University
07.2005 - 05.2008

High School Diploma -

Clay High School
08.2001 - 06.2004

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