Dr Leon B Newton
Hope Mills,NC
Summary
Experienced chaplain resident with a background at Durham VHA Hospital, UNC Health Rex Hospital, and as Assistant Pastor. Strong abilities in grief counseling, pastoral care, mentoring, and community outreach, supporting spiritual growth and patient satisfaction in diverse environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Chaplain Resident
Durham VA Medical Center
Durham, NC
10.2025 - Current
Conducted regular spiritual assessments of patients' spiritual needs to inform individualized care plans.
Chaplain Intern
UNC Health Rex Hospital
Raleigh, NC
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Offered spiritual support tailored to patient and family needs.
Retired Army Combat Veteran
None
Hope Mills, NC
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of team and personal responsibility.
The Assistant Pastor
Simon Temple A.M.E. Zion Church
Fayetteville, NC
08.2009 - 11.2024
- Offered spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Career Counselor
United State Army
Fort Bragg, NC
03.1989 - 03.2009
- Balanced soldier goals and mission needs through counseling.
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Pastoral Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA10-2018
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VAMaster of Science - Human Resource Management
Troy University
Troy, ALBachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Troy University
Troy, AL06-2008
High School Diploma -
Neville High School
Monroe, LaCertificate - Clinical Pastoral Education Level IA
UNC Health Rex Hospital
Raleigh, NC 05.2025 - 08.2025
Certificate - Clinical Pastoral Education Level IB
Durham VHA Medical Center
Durham 10.2025 - 06.2026
Certificate - Clinical Pastoral Education Level IIA
Durham VHA Medical Center
Durham, NC 01.2026 - 03.2026
Certificate - Clinical Pastoral Education Level IIB
Durham VHA Medical Center
Durham, NC 04.2026 - 06.2026
Skills
- Provides compassionate spiritual care across faiths and various settings
Accomplishments
Earned a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Leadership from Liberty University, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 3.96 GPA in 2018. Completed all Non-Commissioned Officers Schools with honors. Awarded five Meritorious Service Medals by the President over a 20-year military career.
Timeline
Certificate - Clinical Pastoral Education Level IIB
Durham VHA Medical Center
04.2026 - 06.2026
Certificate - Clinical Pastoral Education Level IIA
Durham VHA Medical Center
01.2026 - 03.2026
Certificate - Clinical Pastoral Education Level IB
Durham VHA Medical Center
10.2025 - 06.2026
Chaplain Resident
Durham VA Medical Center
10.2025 - Current
Chaplain Intern
UNC Health Rex Hospital
05.2025 - 08.2025
Certificate - Clinical Pastoral Education Level IA
UNC Health Rex Hospital
05.2025 - 08.2025
Retired Army Combat Veteran
None
11.2024 - 05.2025
The Assistant Pastor
Simon Temple A.M.E. Zion Church
08.2009 - 11.2024
Career Counselor
United State Army
03.1989 - 03.2009
Doctor of Ministry - Pastoral Leadership
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Liberty University
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Troy University
High School Diploma -
Neville High School