Marcus Mandell Northam
Chesapeake
Summary
Compassionate counseling leader with extensive experience in empowering diverse populations through targeted programs. Proven ability to build community partnerships and deliver comprehensive support services that enhance emotional and behavioral well-being. Committed to developing initiatives that promote collaboration, student success, and resilience among families and individuals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pastor / Director of Spiritual Counseling & Family Services
Mount Lebanon Baptist Church
Chesapeake
01.2020 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive counseling, coaching, crisis intervention, and support services to individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families, developing programs that enhanced emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being.
- Provide ongoing counseling and mentoring for children, teenagers, adults, seniors, veterans, and families.
- Developed and implemented programs focused on family wellness, parenting, marriage enrichment, grief recovery, and crisis response to meet community needs.
- Assist families navigating emotional, behavioral, relational, and crisis situations.
- Coordinate care plans and connect families with appropriate community resources.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance family support initiatives. to strengthen family support systems.
- Trained and supervised ministry leaders and volunteers to effectively provide care and support services throughout the congregation.
- Present educational workshops on marriage, leadership, parenting, grief, and personal development.
- Successfully worked within multimillion-dollar organizational budgets while managing departmental resources.
- Delivered more than 5,875 sermons, leadership presentations, and educational lessons throughout ministry career.
Senior Site Pastor
The Mount at Charlotte
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Led ministry teams to enhance organizational excellence and foster community engagement.
- Developed volunteer training programs and outreach initiatives to increase community impact.
- Oversaw campus operations serving approximately 1,200 weekly attendees.
Family Counselor
First Home Care
01.1998 - 01.2009
- Facilitated support for families facing behavioral, emotional, educational, and social challenges, enhancing their overall well-being.
- Coordinated comprehensive services among schools, community agencies, healthcare providers, and families to ensure holistic support.
- Provided intensive in-home counseling services for approximately 140 families.
- Implemented behavioral interventions for students, leading to improved functioning at home and in school settings.
- Worked extensively with at-risk youth and students receiving special education services.
Youth Pastor
New Mount Olivet Baptist Church
Portsmouth
01.1996 - 01.2007
- Mentored thousands of youth through leadership development, counseling, educational support, and life-skills training.
- Coordinated youth conferences, mentoring initiatives, athletic programs, retreats, and educational enrichment activities to enhance engagement and personal growth.
- Expanded youth ministry participation from approximately 150 to over 400 students.
- Coached youth basketball leagues to foster teamwork, discipline, and character development among participants.
- Partnered with parents and community leaders to create a support network that bolstered student success.
Family Counselor
Family Preservation Services
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Created intervention plans that facilitated long-term stability for families.
- Provided counseling and case management services that stabilized families and addressed immediate needs.
- Partnered with schools, social services, and community agencies to enhance support systems for children and families.
Youth Counselor
Norfolk Marine Institute
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Promoted personal responsibility, leadership skills, teamwork, and academic success among youth.
- Mentored youth in structured educational and behavioral programs, fostering personal growth and resilience.
- Facilitated group activities to promote teamwork and personal development.
- Assisted in developing individualized plans for youth based on their needs.
- Monitored and managed daily behavior of participants during programs.
Sergeant (E-5) (Retired)
United States Army / United States Army Reserve
- Honorably served 27 years in the United States Army and Army Reserve with assignments including the 82nd Airborne Division and U.S. Joint Forces Command.
- Led aviation operations, artillery operations, administration, information systems, logistics coordination, security management, protocol operations, flight records management, and resource accountability, ensuring seamless integration and operational readiness across diverse missions.
- Secured and maintained Secret Security Clearance to uphold operational integrity and safeguard sensitive information.
Education
Master of Theology -
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VABachelor of Arts - Psychology
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VASkills
- Crisis intervention
- Family counseling
- Case management
- Behavioral strategies
- Trauma support
- Social-emotional learning
- Program development
- Community partnerships
- Student advocacy
- Family engagement
- Special education
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Leadership development
- Student counseling
Community Leadership
- Board Member, Homeowners Association, Suffolk, VA
- Member, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
- Member, NAACP
- Community Mentor, Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy
- Volunteer Presenter, Local Schools
- Tutor, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Life Skills
- Mentor, Mentor to thousands of youth over three decades
Military Service
United States Army / United States Army Reserve, Sergeant (E-5) (Retired), 27, 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Joint Forces Command, Aviation Operations, Artillery Operations, Administration, Information Systems, Logistics Coordination, Security Management, Protocol Operations, Flight Records Management, Resource Accountability, Coordination of distinguished visitor operations, Management of multimillion-dollar government equipment and assets, Airborne School, Flight Operations School, Information Systems Analyst School, Cannon Crew Member Training, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Secret Security Clearance
Professional Highlights
- More than 30 years of counseling and mentoring experience.
- Mentored thousands of children and adolescents.
- Worked extensively with at-risk youth, military families, and special education populations.
- Presented leadership training nationally on marriage, congregational care, and leading from the second chair.
- Extensive experience collaborating with families, educators, clergy, community agencies, and civic leaders.
- Proven success designing programs that improve individual, family, and community outcomes.
Timeline
Staff Pastor / Director of Spiritual Counseling & Family Services
Mount Lebanon Baptist Church
01.2020 - Current
Senior Site Pastor
The Mount at Charlotte
01.2017 - 01.2020
Family Counselor
First Home Care
01.1998 - 01.2009
Youth Pastor
New Mount Olivet Baptist Church
01.1996 - 01.2007
Family Counselor
Family Preservation Services
01.1996 - 01.1998
Youth Counselor
Norfolk Marine Institute
01.1995 - 01.1996
Sergeant (E-5) (Retired)
United States Army / United States Army Reserve
Master of Theology -
Regent University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Norfolk State University