Overview
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Matthew Nelson

Huntington Beach,CA

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Chaplain

U.S. Air Force Reserve
March ARB, Riverside CA
03.2018 - Current
  • Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
  • Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Provided compassionate pastoral care in emergency departments, addressing the spiritual needs of patients experiencing acute distress or trauma.

Pastor and Director of Operations

University Of The Nations
Hutntinton Beach,CA
01.2010 - Current
  • Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.

Chief of Operations

The Send
Hutnington Beach, CA
01.2017 - Current
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement through regular performance reviews and feedback sessions.
  • Championed innovative solutions to address complex business challenges and drive sustainable growth.
  • Reduced overhead costs through strategic resource allocation and effective budget management.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external vendors to negotiate favorable terms for contracts and agreements.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, training, and clear performance objectives.

Executive Pastor

Newsong City Central Church
Tacoma, WA
06.2006 - 12.2009
  • Restructured organizational hierarchy to create a more efficient team-based approach in addressing ministry needs.
  • Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency in staff management and resource allocation.
  • Established systems for tracking membership data, enabling targeted follow-up efforts to retain first-time visitors effectively.
  • Built strong relationships with community partners to expand the church''s local impact and support network.

Education

Doctor of Ministry - Leadership

Faith International University
Tacoma, WA
06.2021

Master of Divinity -

Faith International University
Tacoma, WA
06.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Religion

Faith International University
Tacoma, WA
06.2006

Skills

  • Interfaith understanding
  • Grief support
  • Spiritual care
  • Ministry development
  • Teaching
  • Mission-oriented
  • Prayer leadership
  • Chaplaincy administration

Timeline

Chaplain

U.S. Air Force Reserve
03.2018 - Current

Chief of Operations

The Send
01.2017 - Current

Pastor and Director of Operations

University Of The Nations
01.2010 - Current

Executive Pastor

Newsong City Central Church
06.2006 - 12.2009

Doctor of Ministry - Leadership

Faith International University

Master of Divinity -

Faith International University

Bachelor of Arts - Religion

Faith International University
Matthew Nelson