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, WA06.2021
Master of Divinity -
Faith International University
Tacoma, WA06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Faith International University
Tacoma, WA06.2006
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