Lonnie Scott
Spangle,WA
Summary
Experienced in teaching from middle school to college. After retiring from the US Navy I substitute taught at Mountain View Middle School and Bremerton High School In Bremerton, WA. While in the Navy, I taught part-time for Central Texas College. While in Spangle I taught at Great Northern University in Spokane.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Spangle Community Church
Spangle, Washington
11.2014 - 09.2026
- Preached weekly sermons for Spangle Community Church gatherings and special services.
- Provided pastoral care through counseling, prayer, and hospital visitation.
- Provided pastoral care by visiting, counseling, and praying with church members.
- Led worship planning, scripture study, and church calendar preparation.
- Supported families with weddings, funerals, and life transition services.
- Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
- Mentored ministry leaders and strengthened spiritual growth across the congregation.
- Collaborated with church leaders, staff, and ministry teams to drive church growth and enhance community engagement.
- Facilitated Bible study classes and small group discussions to deepen congregational understanding and fellowship.
Chaplain
Northwest Detention Center
Tacoma, Washington
03.2011 - 11.2014
- Provided spiritual care to detainees at detention center housing diverse faiths.
- Conducted crisis counseling and emotional support during detention center emergencies.
- Coordinated faith-based services with custody staff and facility leadership.
- Visited detainees in housing units to assess spiritual and personal needs.
- Supported interfaith observances and religious accommodations within secure detention operations.
- Consulted with outside clergy, families, and community partners for detainee care.
- Navigated emotionally challenging scenarios to support detainee well-being.
- Advocated for policies that protect the rights of those who practice minority religions.
- Served as a liaison between the chaplaincy team and local churches or other religious organizations.
- Taught classes on topics related to religion such as ethics, theology, church history.
- Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
Substitute Teacher
Bremerton School District
Bremerton, Washington
09.2008 - 03.2011
- Delivered lesson plans across Bremerton School District classrooms.
- Maintained classroom management and engaged students, fostering a productive learning environment during teacher absences.
- Supported students with varied learning needs and classroom accommodations.
- Encouraged positive student behavior through effective communication, enhancing classroom dynamics.
- Followed district procedures for attendance, behavior, and safety protocols.
- Documented classroom concerns and communicated student issues to staff, ensuring timely support and intervention.
US Navy Chaplain (active and reserve)
US Navy
Bremerton, Washington
12.1989 - 08.2007
- Provided spiritual care for sailors, Marines, and families aboard Navy commands.
- Conducted worship services, prayers, and religious observances for diverse faith groups.
- Counseled personnel facing grief, stress, and personal crises, providing essential emotional support.
- Advised command leadership on morale, ethics, and religious accommodation needs.
- Coordinated funeral, memorial, and casualty response support, ensuring compassionate assistance for naval families during difficult times.
- Visited ships, units, and installations to assess crew well-being and concerns.
- Maintained confidential records and sensitive pastoral case notes.
- Partnered with Navy medical, counseling, and family support teams.
- Organized community engagement events, including retreats, conferences, and memorial services, fostering connections and support among service members and families.
- Supervised the office and managed all records and files for the chaplain.
- Responded quickly when paged for disasters or drills.
- Led Bible study classes for those interested in deepening their understanding of scriptures.
- Provided resources to help people cope with grief, trauma, and other life challenges.
- Promoted policies supporting religious rights that protect the rights of those who practice minority religions.
- Served as a liaison between the chaplaincy team and local churches or other religious organizations.
- Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
- Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
- Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
- Referred families and individuals to community support services, psychologists, or doctors for necessary care.
- Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
Chaplain
Federal Bureau Of Prisons Department Of Justice
Alderson, West Virginia
01.1993 - 11.1995
- Led worship services, prayer gatherings, and pastoral visits for incarcerated individuals.
- Conducted crisis counseling and emotional support during detention center emergencies.
- Coordinated faith-based services with custody staff and facility leadership.
- Visited detainees in housing units to assess spiritual and personal needs.
- Supported interfaith observances and religious accommodations within secure detention operations.
- Consulted with outside clergy, families, and community partners for detainee care.
- Delivered high level of spiritual guidance, emotional support and practical assistance to residents, loved ones and employee teams.
- Managed emotionally challenging scenarios in detention settings.
- Related effectively with clergy and individuals from a variety of faith and non-faith traditions.
- Advocated for policies that protect the rights of those who practice minority religions.
- Served as a liaison between the chaplaincy team and local churches or other religious organizations.
- Conducted individual counseling sessions with individuals seeking spiritual guidance.
- Encouraged service members to engage in self-care practices that promote physical and emotional well-being.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Chapman University
Orange, CA05-2012
Masters of Divinity
Bangor Theological Seminary
Bangor, ME05-1991
Biblical Studies - Bachelors Degree
Multnomah Bible College
Portland, OR12-1984
Skills
- Crisis counseling
- Counseling
- Public speaking
- Teaching
- Operations management
- Team leadership
- Volunteer management
- Volunteer coordination
- Active listening
- Interpersonal communication
- Mission-driven
- Crisis counseling
Timeline
Pastor
Spangle Community Church
11.2014 - 09.2026
Chaplain
Northwest Detention Center
03.2011 - 11.2014
Substitute Teacher
Bremerton School District
09.2008 - 03.2011
Chaplain
Federal Bureau Of Prisons Department Of Justice
01.1993 - 11.1995
US Navy Chaplain (active and reserve)
US Navy
12.1989 - 08.2007
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Chapman University
Masters of Divinity
Bangor Theological Seminary
Biblical Studies - Bachelors Degree
Multnomah Bible College