M. Donté Brown
Martinsburg,WV
Summary
Ordained Elder with Church of God in Christ, Inc. for more than 20years of experience in ministry. Accomplished in helping community members strengthen relationships with God by guiding individuals throughout service activities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaplain
Pi Omega Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Baltimore, MD
09.2020 - Current
- Officiated special services such as funerals
- Researched and prepared materials used in Bible study and daily devotions.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Seniors Ministry Pastor
The Temple Of Healing Waters, COGIC, INC.
Dulles, VA
09.2020 - Current
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Oversaw planning, implementing and supervising developmentally rewarding curriculum for assigned age group.
- Supported fun, interactive environment for learning and ministry.
Bereavement Coordinator
The Temple Of Healing Waters, COGIC, Inc.
Dulles, VA
01.2014 - Current
- Accepted different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and values and seamlessly adapted bereavement support to accommodate individual needs.
- Planned, coordinated and facilitated bereavement groups and delivered ongoing compassionate support to bereaved.
- Completed initial intakes and follow-up assessments and coordinated resources and referrals based on assessment.
- Applied suitable interventions to meet needs of patients and families and demonstrated understanding of community health, welfare and social agencies.
Youth Pastor
The Temple Of Healing Waters, COGIC, Inc.
Dulles, VA
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Coached, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative and poised team members.
- Organized group activities and outings for youth and led weekly Bible study meetings.
- Modeled appropriate interactions with youth individually and in groups by encouraging involvement in activities.
- Maintained good relationships with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.
- Collaborated with youth pastors to establish program objectives and achieved outcome goals by devising effective strategies.
- Addressed developmental needs of youth by offering new and enriching experiences.
- Engaged youth by following, implementing and assisting in creating lesson plans.
- Built and maintained relationships with potential ministry donors and developed strategies to increase donations.
- Implemented group activity plan according to state licensing and organization guidelines.
- Provided counseling to students with spiritual and personal issues and maintained relationships with students.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
- Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots supporters to solidify group position.
Education
Master of Science - Practical Theology
Regent University Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Sojourner Douglass College
Baltimore, MD2008
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
Andersonville Theological Seminary
Andersonville, GA2006
Skills
- As Spiritual Advisor, I am open and sensitive to needs of others by empathizing with complexities of diverse community and transcending religious and political views
- Possessing keen interpersonal skills, I can connect with a vast array of people to build a rapport
- Am confidant and flexible enough to transfer basic skills to any location as needed
- Bible studies
- Ministry development
- Worship service assistance
- Spiritual care
- Effective communication
- Congregational care
- Spiritual leadership
- Pastoral counseling
- Children's ministry
- Spiritual instruction
- Officiating
Timeline
Chaplain
Pi Omega Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
09.2020 - Current
Seniors Ministry Pastor
The Temple Of Healing Waters, COGIC, INC.
09.2020 - Current
Youth Pastor
The Temple Of Healing Waters, COGIC, Inc.
01.2019 - 06.2020
Bereavement Coordinator
The Temple Of Healing Waters, COGIC, Inc.
01.2014 - Current
Master of Science - Practical Theology
Regent University Virginia Beach
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Sojourner Douglass College
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
Andersonville Theological Seminary