Kim Strong
South Carolina United Methodist Church
Longs,SC
1
Language
47
years of professional experience
Dynamic Senior Pastor with expertise in crisis management, pastoral care, and organizational leadership. Successfully led strategic initiatives enhancing community engagement and spiritual growth.
Work History
Senior Pastor
47 Years 2 Months- Led congregation through strategic initiatives, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.
- Developed and implemented educational programs enhancing biblical literacy among diverse age groups.
- Coordinated outreach efforts, enhancing church partnerships with local organizations and creating service opportunities for congregation involvement.
- Mentored pastoral staff, facilitating professional development and fostering collaborative ministry initiatives within the church.
- Planned and executed three major building projects, including sanctuaries and family life centers, to meet growing community needs.
- Provided spiritual care to patients and families in hospital settings as a Chaplain in the United States Air Force.
- Engaged in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training to enhance pastoral care skills at the Greenville County Mental Health Center.
- Gained hands-on experience providing spiritual support during internship as a Chaplain at the William S Hall Psychiatric Institute in Columbia, SC.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Religion And Sociology
Philosphy of Justice - Philosophy Of Justice
Christianity Through Its Scriptures - Christianity Through It's Scriptures
Doctor of Ministry - Theology
Master of Divinity - Theology
Skills
Teaching
Organizational leadership
Pastoral care
Congregational care
Public speaking
Crisis management
Accomplishments
I spent 8 years in a hospital and Mental health setting caring for and ministering to folks in their deepest hours of need. I also have spent 49 years in a church setting providing pastoral care to all age groups, races and creeds.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Pastor
South Carolina United Methodist Church
06.1979 - CurrentRead More
Harvard University
Philosphy of Justice from Philosophy Of Justice
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Wofford College
Bachelor of Arts from Religion And Sociology
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Harvard University
Christianity Through Its Scriptures from Christianity Through It's Scriptures
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Erskine Theologial Seminary
Doctor of Ministry from Theology
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Emory University
Master of Divinity from Theology
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