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KONGNYU EMMANUEL

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Dynamic interfaith chaplain with extensive experience at the State of New Jersey, excelling in pastoral care and crisis intervention. Proven ability to enhance community outreach and foster interfaith dialogue, while delivering impactful emotional support and spiritual counseling. Successfully organized numerous events, strengthening community ties and promoting compassionate care.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

INTERFAITH CHAPLAIN

STATE OF NEW JERSY
Morris Plains, NEW JERSEY
09.2010 - Current
  • Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
  • Participated in outreach activities designed to raise awareness about available services offered by the chaplaincy team.
  • Served as a liaison between the chaplaincy team and local churches or other religious organizations.
  • Researched new methods of delivering pastoral care services that meet the changing needs of those served.
  • Developed a system for tracking pastoral care visits to ensure all individuals are receiving necessary services.
  • Referred families and individuals to community support services, psychologists, or doctors for necessary care.
  • Responded quickly when paged for disasters or drills.
  • Drafted articles and delivered speeches to share information about religious issues.
  • Organized weekly worship services for service members and their families.
  • Facilitated and participated in prayer services while honoring religious preferences of patients, loved ones, and staff within hospital.
  • Handled emotionally disturbing situations.
  • Utilized understanding of crisis intervention and stress management to support others in emergency situations.
  • Provided pastoral assistance and support to both patients and loved ones during crisis situations.
  • Delivered high level of spiritual guidance, emotional support and practical assistance to residents, loved ones and employee teams.
  • Collaborated with other mental health professionals in order to provide comprehensive care for individuals served.
  • Recorded patient information with database accurately and timely.
  • Maintained confidential records of all interactions with clients according to established guidelines.
  • Helped facilitate interfaith dialogues among different religious groups within the organization.
  • Referred patients and associates to local clergy and pastoral ministries.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

CHURCH PASTOR (ASSISTANT)

New St John Baptist Church
BRONX, NY
10.2008 - Current
  • Organized special events such as weddings, baptisms, funerals.
  • Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church.
  • Devised and implemented congregational membership expansion tactics.
  • Participated in fundraising to support congregational activities.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
  • Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
  • Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
  • Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters.
  • Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
  • Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
  • Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
  • Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
  • Participated in ministerial conferences and other professional development opportunities.
  • Liaised with church staff and ministry discuss church growth objectives.
  • Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.
  • Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
  • Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
  • Managed all aspects of ministry.
  • Created discipleship programs for youth and adults.
  • Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
  • Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
  • Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
  • Gathered church members to aid community emergency or crisis response.

CHURCH PASTOR

CBCInnovis
BAMENDA, NWR, CAMEROON
05.1998 - 08.2005
  • Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church.
  • Coordinated fundraising activities to meet financial goals of the organization.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
  • Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
  • Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
  • Organized special events such as weddings, baptisms, funerals.
  • Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
  • Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
  • Managed all aspects of ministry.
  • Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
  • Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution among church members.

Education

Master of Arts - Religious Education

Fordham University
Bronx, NY
05-2008

Bachelor of Theology

Cameroon Baptist Theological Seminary
Cameroon
06-1998

Skills

  • Pastoral care and crisis intervention
  • Database management
  • Community outreach and interfaith dialogue
  • Event planning
  • Emotional support
  • Team collaboration
  • Grief support
  • Spiritual counseling

Affiliations

  • Collaborating with teams to offer healthcare needs to rural inhabitants in cameroon
  • Working with teams to research, recover and revive indigenous religions in Africa
  • Working with local church miniseries to offer counseling and crisis management amongst congregants

Languages

English
Professional
French
Professional

Accomplishments

  • International Icon Award of excellence in the category of Culture and traditions of Mbum people, from Vameg vanguard Media Group of Cameroon

Certification

  • Certified scrum Master
  • certified Safe practitioner
  • Board Certified Clinical Chaplain (4cpe)

Timeline

INTERFAITH CHAPLAIN

STATE OF NEW JERSY
09.2010 - Current

CHURCH PASTOR (ASSISTANT)

New St John Baptist Church
10.2008 - Current

CHURCH PASTOR

CBCInnovis
05.1998 - 08.2005

Master of Arts - Religious Education

Fordham University

Bachelor of Theology

Cameroon Baptist Theological Seminary

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