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Marcia Dodge

Depauw,IN

Summary

Proven pastor with a focus on spiritual leadership and community outreach. Experience in leading group prayer sessions and collaborating with healthcare teams to address emotional needs. Ready to leverage skills in compassionate care and event planning to enhance community connections.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastor

Lincoln Hills Community Church
English, Indiana
07.2019 - Current
  • Conducted regular visitations to patients in healthcare facilities and hospices.
  • Provided spiritual guidance to individuals in various settings and circumstances.
  • Led group prayer sessions and meditation workshops for community members.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to address patients' emotional and spiritual needs.
  • Provided compassionate support to families during crises, fostering emotional resilience and healing.
  • Conducted grief counseling sessions, helping individuals process loss and find comfort in their faith.
  • Participated in community outreach programs to promote spiritual wellness initiatives.
  • Facilitated and participated in prayer services while honoring religious preferences of patients, loved ones, and staff within the hospital.
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions with individuals seeking spiritual guidance.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering the annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and the public.
  • Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Initiated contact with unchurched individuals and new residents to foster community engagement.
  • Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
  • Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
  • Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
  • Organized fundraising efforts to enhance congregational activities, strengthening community engagement and support.
  • Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
  • Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
  • Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives.
  • Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.

Pastor

New Amsterdam United Methodist Church
Mauckport, Indiana
07.2017 - 06.2019
  • Provided spiritual counseling and guidance to individuals and families.
  • Led weekly services and sermons to engage congregation members.
  • Organized church events to foster fellowship among members.
  • Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
  • Collaborated with church leaders, staff, and ministry teams to drive church growth and enhance community engagement.
  • Oversaw all aspects of ministry, ensuring alignment with church mission and member needs.
  • Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
  • Led church operations, including daily management, budget development and administration, and promotion of compassionate pastoral care for members and community.

Pastor

Mauckport United Methodist Church
Mauckport, Indiana
07.2017 - 06.2019

· Provided spiritual counseling and guidance to individuals and families.

· Led weekly services and sermons to engage congregation members.

· Organized church events to foster fellowship among members.

· Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.

· Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.

· Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.

· Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.

· Encouraged members to become actively involved in mission work.

· Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.

Trooper

Indiana State Police
Indianapolis, Indiana
11.1984 - 03.2010
  • Enforced traffic laws to ensure public safety on roadways.
  • Conducted criminal investigations to gather evidence and build cases.
  • Collaborated with community members to strengthen public trust and engagement in law enforcement initiatives.
  • Responded to emergency calls, providing timely assistance and support.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports documenting incidents and actions, facilitating informed decision-making.
  • Served active warrants and subpoenas and patrolled designated districts in police vehicles.
  • Participated in high-speed vehicle chases in serious and emergency situations.
  • Interviewed witnesses to obtain information related to criminal investigations.
  • Provided courtroom testimony concerning criminal investigations conducted.
  • Performed first aid on injured individuals until medical help arrived.
  • Apprehended suspects who had committed crimes or violated laws.
  • Investigated motor vehicle accidents, determining causes of the accident and issuing citations when necessary.
  • Provided assistance to other law enforcement agencies as needed.
  • Performed supervisory duties as required, in addition to serving as professionals and professionals.
  • Executed warrants issued by courts throughout the state.
  • Searched vehicles, buildings, homes and property for evidence and stolen property.
  • Operated radar equipment to detect speeding drivers on highways.
  • Assisted motorists with vehicle breakdowns or other emergency situations.
  • Wrote reports on arrests, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
  • Participated in community outreach programs designed to educate citizens about safety initiatives.
  • Transported prisoners between jails and courthouses as needed.
  • Monitored security cameras located in public areas such as parks or shopping malls.
  • Preserved evidence collected at crime scenes for use in court proceedings.
  • Responded to calls for service from citizens regarding suspicious persons or activities.
  • Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
  • Cultivated relationships with colleagues, executives, and community members to enhance communication and community relations.
  • Conducted high-speed vehicle pursuits to apprehend criminal suspects.
  • Directed traffic during emergency and congested situations to facilitate vehicular flow.
  • Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
  • Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
  • Monitored and investigated suspicious persons and situations and unusual activities.

Education

Graduate Certificate - License To Preach

United Methodist License To Preach School
Indianapolis, IN
11-2018

No Degree/Diploma - Law Enforcement

Indiana State Police Law Enforcement Academy
Plainfield, IN
11-1984

Associate of Arts - Physical Education And Coaching

University Of Evansville
Evansville, IN
05-1982

High School Diploma -

North Harrison High School
Ramsey, IN
05-1978

Skills

  • Sermon preparation
  • Sermon development
  • Weekly sermon prep
  • Spiritual guidance
  • Church leadership
  • Leadership management
  • Staff leadership
  • Church administration
  • Event planning
  • Community outreach
  • Crisis intervention
  • Spiritual counseling
  • Grief counseling
  • Pastoral care
  • Discipleship
  • Children's ministry
  • Youth ministry
  • Mercy ministry
  • Congregation services
  • Social and religious assistance
  • Public speaking
  • Inspirational leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Compassionate listening
  • Time management
  • Time management abilities
  • Administration skills
  • Community service
  • Shepherding
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Spiritual teaching

Timeline

Pastor

Lincoln Hills Community Church
07.2019 - Current

Pastor

New Amsterdam United Methodist Church
07.2017 - 06.2019

Pastor

Mauckport United Methodist Church
07.2017 - 06.2019

Trooper

Indiana State Police
11.1984 - 03.2010

Graduate Certificate - License To Preach

United Methodist License To Preach School

No Degree/Diploma - Law Enforcement

Indiana State Police Law Enforcement Academy

Associate of Arts - Physical Education And Coaching

University Of Evansville

High School Diploma -

North Harrison High School
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