Kimberly Feeney
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Experienced spiritual director, mentor, and educator with a strong background in pastoral care, faith formation, and community building. Skilled in developing meaningful relationships grounded in compassion, presence, authenticity, and care for the whole person. Holds a deep commitment to accompanying students in the integration of faith, purpose, prayer, and daily life. Brings over 18 years of experience facilitating conversations around spirituality, identity, purpose, and personal growth in both academic and ministry settings. Passionate about fostering resilience, ethical leadership, emotional wellness, and a deep sense of belonging among student-athletes through compassionate and approachable leadership.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor of Catholic Studies
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
08.2023 - Current
- Teach undergraduate seminar courses in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, with a focus on the evolution of Christian thought, church history, theology, ethics, spirituality, social justice, and the human condition.
- Facilitate discussion-based learning in ways that are accessible to students from varied religious and cultural backgrounds
- Create and foster inclusive, student-centered classroom communities that encourage self-reflection, critical thinking, active listening, respectful dialogue, leadership, and interpersonal growth
- Evaluate student work through written feedback, discussion participation, presentations, and creative projects emphasizing critical thinking and personal engagement
- Build strong relationships with students through relational teaching and compassionate mentorship
- Collaborate with university faculty and staff to support holistic student formation within the mission of Catholic higher education
- Encourage students to connect intellectual inquiry with lived experience, service, leadership, and community engagement
Minister of Children and Families
First Church Congregational
Fairfield CT
08.2022 - Current
- Direct children and family ministries' programming, including faith formation classes (Sunday school), Vacation Bible School, Christmas Eve worship, intergenerational events, and community outreach initiatives
- Develop engaging curriculum and faith formation experiences for children and youth ages 3 – 16 with diverse learning styles
- Recruit, train, and mentor teachers, volunteers, and student leaders to support faith formation and children’s ministry programs
- Supervise the church council's Board of Children & Families in the creation, planning, and implementation of parental resource offerings to the greater community
- Build strong relationships with children, parents, and families through pastoral care and community engagement
- Plan and coordinate large-scale family events, service projects, seasonal programs, and educational activities
- Foster inclusive, welcoming environments that support spiritual growth, emotional wellbeing, and community connection
- Collaborate with the pastoral team & church council to strengthen congregational engagement and family participation
- Communicate regularly with families through newsletters, announcements, social media, and event promotions
Spiritual Director
Self Employed
Wilton, CT
10.2011 - 12.2024
- Provide one-on-one spiritual direction and mentorship to individuals navigating personal development and spiritual growth
- Support individuals from diverse backgrounds through life transitions, identity exploration, and deep spiritual inquiry
- Facilitate reflective conversations centered on God, the individual’s relationship with God, meaning & vocation, sense of identity, resilience, and life transitions
- Integrate contemplative practices, mindfulness, and theological inquiry into contemporary living
- Maintaining a host of resources to support the individual’s spiritual path and personal growth, including books, articles, meditation supplies, aromatherapy, readings &/or prayers, as well as referral sources for clients’ needs outside my field of knowledge (i.e., psychology professionals, addiction specialists, etc.)
- Create safe, nonjudgmental, nurturing environments that encourage self-awareness, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth
Education
Master of Arts - Systematic Theology
Union Theological Seminary
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Mass Communication | Public Relations
Iona University
New Rochelle, NYSkills
- Relational teaching
- Spiritual guidance & direction
- Meditation facilitation & mindfulness techniques
- Spiritual discernment
- Religious education
- Community building
- Leadership development
- Young adult ministry
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Event planning
- Retreat direction
Part Time Work History | Relevant to Sports Chaplaincy
Consciousness Coach | Stretch Trainer | Meditation Facilitator
for IST clientele (primarily university-level basketball & football athletes)
Integrated Sports Training (IST) | Norwalk, CT
May 2017 – Mar 2020
Kickboxing Instructor | Program Manager | Personal Trainer | Stretch Trainer
Israeli Krav Maga CT | Norwalk, CT & Armonk, NY
Aug 2015 – Mar 2020
Stand-up Paddle Board (SUP) Yoga & Meditation Instructor
Downunder Kayak & Surf Shop | Westport, CT & Rowayton, CT
May 2015 – Sept 2019
Timeline
Adjunct Professor of Catholic Studies
Sacred Heart University
08.2023 - Current
Minister of Children and Families
First Church Congregational
08.2022 - Current
Spiritual Director
Self Employed
10.2011 - 12.2024
Master of Arts - Systematic Theology
Union Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication | Public Relations
Iona University