Leslie Mark Tietsort
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Hospice Chaplain
Compassionate with background in providing spiritual support and guidance to terminally ill patients and their families. Skilled in offering emotional comfort, crisis intervention, and bereavement counseling. Strengths include strong communication skills, empathetic listening. Previous roles have involved significant contributions to patient care teams, fostering a holistic approach to end-of-life care.
Pastor
For the past thirty‑five years, I’ve walked alongside followers of Jesus, helping them deepen their relationship with Him and cultivate healthy, life‑giving relationships within their marriages and families.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Chaplin
Angels Care Hosppice
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
06.2024 - Current
- Provided spiritual support to patients and families in hospice care.
- Facilitated grief counseling sessions for bereaved families and caregivers.
- Conducted regular visits to patients, addressing emotional and spiritual needs.
- Led memorial services and rituals honoring deceased individuals' lives.
- Maintained accurate records of patient interactions and spiritual assessments.
- Assisted families in navigating ethical decisions regarding end-of-life care.
Counselor
Self Employed
Tulsa, Oklahoma
01.2020 - Current
- I've been a marriage and pastoral counselor for over 35 years.
- Specializing in historical trauma recovery.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client needs and goals.
- Provided individual counseling sessions to clients seeking emotional support.
- Providing remote sessions. Clients across the United States and parts of Europe.
Associate Pastor
Expression 58 Church
Glendale, California
01.2015 - 09.2019
- Provided pastoral care through counseling and support to individuals in need.
- Facilitated small group discussions, encouraging participation and open dialogue.
- Collaborated with church leadership in strategic planning and vision development.
- Mentored volunteer leaders, enhancing their skills and confidence in ministry roles.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
Associate Pastor
Believers Church
Tulsa, Oklahoma
01.2000 - 10.2015
- Provided pastoral care through counseling and support to individuals in need.
- Facilitated small group discussions, encouraging participation and open dialogue.
- Collaborated with church leadership in strategic planning and vision development.
- Mentored volunteer leaders, enhancing their skills and confidence in ministry roles.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Pastoral
CBI Biblical Studies
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- spiritual care
- grief counseling
- ethical decision making
- pastoral support
- interpersonal communication
- client relationship management
- Conflict resolution
- Empathy development
- Family mediation
- emotional intelligence
- active listening
- public speaking
Timeline
Hospice Chaplin
Angels Care Hosppice
06.2024 - Current
Counselor
Self Employed
01.2020 - Current
Associate Pastor
Expression 58 Church
01.2015 - 09.2019
Associate Pastor
Believers Church
01.2000 - 10.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Pastoral
CBI Biblical Studies