Kristin Aardema Faigh
Louisville,KY
Summary
Accomplished Chaplain Resident at Norton Hospitals, Inc., adept in interfaith understanding and grief support. Engaged holistic care initiatives, enhancing patient well-being through spiritual care, inner-healing companioning, and mental health awareness. Demonstrated professionalism in Level I trauma with adults and children.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Chaplain Resident
Norton Hospitals, Inc.
09.2023 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and seminars to further enhance chaplaincy skills.
- Responded promptly to emergencies requiring chaplain services, prioritizing urgent needs of patients and their loved ones.
- Maintained accurate records of chaplain visits and pertinent patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams to create holistic and individualized care plans addressing patients' unique needs.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing emotional and spiritual support during their hospital stays.
- Counseled employees requesting emotional or spiritual support.
Pulpit Supply
Lynnhurst United Church OfChrist
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered weekly sermons focused on biblical principles and practical life applications, fostering spiritual growth among congregants.
Life-Enrichment Associate
The Legacy at English Station
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Promoted physical wellness among residents by facilitating exercise classes catered to individual abilities and mobility levels.
- Fostered social connections between residents through group activities such as Bible Study discussion, shared meals, entertainment through piano playing and singing.
- Maintained detailed records of resident participation and progress, utilizing data to inform future programming decisions while adhering to privacy regulations.
- Advocated for person-centered care by incorporating resident feedback into program design, ensuring a sense of autonomy and ownership.
- Encouraged mental stimulation by providing opportunities for intellectual engagement like book clubs or art classes within the community setting.
Senior Pastor
Zion United Church of Christ
07.2011 - 08.2022
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation and community, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Led dynamic worship services on a weekly basis, fostering an atmosphere of spiritual reflection and connection for congregants.
- Facilitated spiritual growth opportunities through small group leadership development, empowering lay leaders to take on increased responsibilities within the congregation, and resulting in becoming an Open and Affirming (ONA) designated congregation of inclusivity and acceptance of all.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
Spiritual Growth and Healing Minister
Lake Harbor United Methodist Church
05.2002 - 04.2011
- Development and facilitation of weekly Bible study "Encounters With God" for 10-15 participants.
- Home/hospital visitation, congregational pastoral care and volunteer coordination and implementation.
- Inner healing companioning toward wholeness.
- Occasional preaching and funerals/grief support and coordination.
Education
Three ACPE Units
Accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)
Norton Hospitals, Inc., Louisville, KY09.2024
Experiential Inner-Healing Companioning
Gestalt Pastoral Care Ecumenical Associates
Staten Island, NY03.2020
Vocational Preparation For Ministry
Licensed Ministry Program (LMP)
Lansing, MI12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Ministry Leadership (BSML)
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI05.2001
Skills
- Interfaith understanding
- Mental health awareness
- Grief support
- End of life care
- Hospital ministry
- Spiritual care
- Bible studies
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Preaching
- Teaching
- Professionalism
- Counseling
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- Ordained April 15, 2019
- Certified Intentional Creativity Guide, August, 2021
- International Association for Near Death Studies (IANDS) Sharing Groups Facilitator (ISGO), October 2021
- Author, LIFE IN POETIC PIECES, 2019
Timeline
Chaplain Resident
Norton Hospitals, Inc.
09.2023 - Current
Pulpit Supply
Lynnhurst United Church OfChrist
06.2023 - 08.2023
Life-Enrichment Associate
The Legacy at English Station
08.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Pastor
Zion United Church of Christ
07.2011 - 08.2022
Spiritual Growth and Healing Minister
Lake Harbor United Methodist Church
05.2002 - 04.2011
Three ACPE Units
Accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)
Experiential Inner-Healing Companioning
Gestalt Pastoral Care Ecumenical Associates
Vocational Preparation For Ministry
Licensed Ministry Program (LMP)
Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Ministry Leadership (BSML)
Cornerstone University
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