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M. Todd Shipley

Trumbull

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate spiritual leader with extensive experience as a chaplain and pastor. Proven ability in preaching and pastoral counseling, fostering community engagement and spiritual growth. Skilled in multicultural sensitivity, providing tailored support to diverse populations during critical life transitions. Committed to enhancing emotional well-being through effective spiritual guidance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastor

Unity Hill United Church of Christ
07.2011 - Current
  • Assisted in planning and conducting worship services to foster community engagement.
  • Supported pastoral care by visiting congregants in need and providing spiritual guidance.
  • Participated in educational programs, enhancing biblical knowledge and teaching skills.
  • Engaged with diverse groups through small group discussions, promoting fellowship among attendees.
  • Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.

Hospital Chaplain

Griffin Hospital
07.2011 - 09.2014
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to address spiritual care needs of diverse populations.
  • Developed and implemented spiritual care programs tailored to patient demographics and hospital initiatives.
  • Offered crisis intervention services, ensuring compassionate communication in high-stress environments.

Hospice Chaplin

Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
06.2006 - 06.2011
  • Provided spiritual support to patients and families during end-of-life transitions.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary care team meetings to address patient needs and concerns.
  • Developed and implemented grief counseling programs for bereaved families.
  • Conducted regular visits to patients, ensuring emotional and spiritual well-being.

Pastor

Pilgrim Congregational Church UCC
09.2005 - 05.2011
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Mentored youth group members, offering guidance and support in their personal and spiritual lives.
  • Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
  • Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
  • Facilitated spiritual growth and learning by creating and teaching comprehensive Bible study courses.

Education

Doctor of Ministry - Pastoral Care And Counseling

New York Theological Seminary
New York, NY
05-2019

Chaplain Resident - Clinical Pastoral Education

Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport, CT
05-2006

Master of Divinity - Interfaith Dialogue: Pastoral Care And Counseling

Brite Divinity School
Fort Worth, TX
05-2003

Bachelor of Arts - Religion

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
01-1996

Skills

  • Ordained Protestant Minister in Good Standing
  • Preaching
  • Pastoral counseling
  • Pastoral care
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Community service
  • Spiritual guidance
  • Teaching

Timeline

Pastor

Unity Hill United Church of Christ
07.2011 - Current

Hospital Chaplain

Griffin Hospital
07.2011 - 09.2014

Hospice Chaplin

Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
06.2006 - 06.2011

Pastor

Pilgrim Congregational Church UCC
09.2005 - 05.2011

Doctor of Ministry - Pastoral Care And Counseling

New York Theological Seminary

Chaplain Resident - Clinical Pastoral Education

Bridgeport Hospital

Master of Divinity - Interfaith Dialogue: Pastoral Care And Counseling

Brite Divinity School

Bachelor of Arts - Religion

Texas Christian University

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