Lauren Hansell
Bastrop,TX
Summary
Chaplain and Executive Director with extensive experience providing spiritual guidance and support to city and county employees, law enforcement, and community members. Skilled in relationship building, conflict resolution, and community engagement. Bringing strong leadership, public speaking, and crisis intervention abilities to foster personal growth and community resilience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chaplain
Bastrop Christian Fellowship
05.2023 - Current
- Pray with City Hall employees such as city manager, mayor pro tem, human resources, finance department, city management, city employees, tax office employees and tax assessor as well as the sheriff's department including victim services, Sheriff and City of Bastrop Police Captains and other county employees.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues and determined appropriate type of involvement and support to meet spiritual needs.
- Built relationships with local faith-based organizations to create a network of resources for families.
- Offered spiritual guidance to individuals facing life challenges, contributing to their personal growth and resilience.
- Delivered invocations for Commissioners court, City Council meetings, March for Jesus, National Day of Prayer, and Community prayer.
Executive Director
Bastrop Prayer & Healing Room
09.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with external organizations including non-profits, and businesses to create mutually beneficial partnerships to assist the Bastrop community.
- Represented organization at ministry and community events.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with other ministries, businesses and religious establishments.
- Consistently offered assistance to community through spiritual, physical and emotional support.
- A bridge for the community for resources needed: financial, spiritual and emotional.
- Offered spiritual guidance to individuals facing life challenges, contributing to their personal growth and resilience.
- Led spiritual retreats that provided participants with tools for personal development and stress management.
- Facilitated workshops for Bastrop community improving well-being and productivity.
- Conducted marriage counseling sessions, contributing to stronger family bonds and relationships.
- Initiated volunteer programs to support local underserved populations, increasing community engagement and support for vulnerable populations.
- Assisted in conflict resolution within community, promoting peace and harmony.
- Authored manuals, speeches and other religious materials.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and churches.
Education
Master of Science - Health Education
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.1991
BBA - Marketing
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.1981
Skills
- Interfaith understanding
- Grief support
- Spiritual care
- Marriage coaching
- Mental health awareness
- Prayer leadership
- Spiritual Guidance and leadership
- Individual Life Coaching
- Public Speaking
- Crisis Intervention
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Mercy ministry
Affiliations
- International Healing Room Associations
Certification
International Associations of Healing Rooms certification 2019
CISM
Equipping Profie Coach ICCI 2022
Professional Life Coach ICCI 2022
Timeline
Chaplain
Bastrop Christian Fellowship
05.2023 - Current
Executive Director
Bastrop Prayer & Healing Room
09.2018 - Current
Master of Science - Health Education
University of North Texas
BBA - Marketing
University of North Texas
International Associations of Healing Rooms certification 2019
CISM
Equipping Profie Coach ICCI 2022
Professional Life Coach ICCI 2022
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