Matthew Baugh
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Compassionate pastor experienced in visitation and pastoral care and counseling. Committed to offering guidance and support to people experiencing difficult life changes. Successful working in diverse settings, including ecumenical and interfaith. Creative, kind, insightful, counselor, who meets people where they are to provide comfort and support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Pastor
Manhattan Beach Community Church
03.2018 - 05.2022
- Led programs such as worship, weekly Bible study, and service opportunities.
- Provided pastoral counseling to individuals seeking guidance on personal or relationship issues.
- Provided special events such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals,
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Coordinated and led a lay counseling program. Trained lay volunteers for basic crisis counseling.
- Visited with homebound members, including those in nursing care situations and memory units.
- Fostered strong partnerships with other worship communities, both Christian, Jewish, and Muslim.
- Authored sermons, worship dramas, and other religious materials.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Pastor
Iglesia Congregational Unida
10.2015 - 02.2018
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, support, and prayer during difficult times.
- Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and led Bible studies.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
Senior Pastor
First Congregational Church
09.2007 - 12.2014
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
- Fostered an environment of inclusivity and acceptance within the church, welcoming diverse perspectives and backgrounds while cultivating unity around shared faith values.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Authored sermons, worship dramas, and other religious materials.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Led volunteers in Stephen Ministry lay crisis counseling program.
- Supervised staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
Assistant Pastor
Church Of The Red Rocks
06.2000 - 09.2007
- Provided pastoral care to congregants through one-on-one counseling sessions, addressing their spiritual and emotional needs.
- Led weekly Bible studies focused on deepening understanding of scripture passages relevant to contemporary issues.
- Developed engaging ecumenical youth program, fostering a strong sense of belonging and spiritual growth among young members.
- Delivered thought-provoking sermons that encouraged congregants to challenge their beliefs and grow spiritually.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Offered support to families experiencing difficulties, connecting them with appropriate resources within the congregation or broader community.
- Facilitated small group discussions on faith-related topics, creating an open environment for sharing ideas and experiences.
- Led worship services for local nursing care and memory unit residents.
Education
Masters of Divinity - Divinity
Eden Theological Seminary
St Louis, MO05.1990
Master of Arts - History
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.1985
High School Diploma -
Del Norte High School
Albuquerque, NM05.1979
Skills
Wedding officiation
- Preaching
- Pastoral Care and Counseling
- Spiritual leadership
- Wedding, Baptism, and Funeral Officiation
- Grief support
- Effective Communication
- Teaching Bible Studies
- Home visitation
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations
Published author of fiction.
I have written approximately 50 stories and three short novels for publication. I have written approximately 50 stories and three short novels for publication. I write mainly in the areas of fantasy and science fiction.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Associate Pastor
Manhattan Beach Community Church
03.2018 - 05.2022
Pastor
Iglesia Congregational Unida
10.2015 - 02.2018
Senior Pastor
First Congregational Church
09.2007 - 12.2014
Assistant Pastor
Church Of The Red Rocks
06.2000 - 09.2007
Masters of Divinity - Divinity
Eden Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - History
University of New Mexico
High School Diploma -
Del Norte High School
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