Patrick Schultz
Thompson,ND
Summary
Counseling pre-professional prepared for impactful client interactions and therapeutic support. Proven ability to implement counseling strategies, fostering supportive and safe environment for clients. Strong focus on cooperation and adaptability, ensuring effective client-centered care. Demonstrated skills in active listening, collaborative teamwork, empathy and conflict resolution.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor
Cottonwood Community Church
06.2019 - Current
- Plan and conduct worship services, write sermons, provide pastoral counseling, and lead staff and volunteers to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Develop staff and volunteers to direct programs for children, youth, and small groups.
- Provide premarital counseling and officiate weddings, helping couples establish a strong foundation for their marriages.
Executive Staff
Northlands Inc.
06.2022 - Current
- Provide visionary leadership to Northlands member churches and pastors (ND, MN, WI) to cultivate healthy pastors and facilitate startegic church partnerships.
- Perform coaching and pastoral care to pastors.
Pastor
Cottonwood Community Church
06.2010 - 06.2019
- Direct small groups to facilitate spiritual growth and care for members.
- Provide vision and direction for parent-led children and youth ministries.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
College Ministry Director
Reliant & Cottonwood Community Church
06.2000 - 06.2010
- Developed and scheduled meetings and events for students.
- Collaborated with church leadership to create a supportive and inclusive environment for college students within the congregation.
- Developed leadership training programs that empowered college students to take on influential roles within their communities after graduation.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05-1999
Certified Facilitator -
Prepare/Enrich
07-2022
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Multicultural Competence
- Building rapport
- Self-care strategies
- Public speaking
- Empathy development
- Effective communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Spiritual and mental health integration
Timeline
Executive Staff
Northlands Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Lead Pastor
Cottonwood Community Church
06.2019 - Current
Pastor
Cottonwood Community Church
06.2010 - 06.2019
College Ministry Director
Reliant & Cottonwood Community Church
06.2000 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - Counseling
Crown College
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of North Dakota
Certified Facilitator -
Prepare/Enrich
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