Paul Ellington
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastoral Counselor
Unity of Love Ministries INC
Tamarac, FL
04.2019 - Current
- Helped couples work through serious issues and restore relationships or part amicably.
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling sessions to clients.
- Developed pastoral care plans for individuals in need of spiritual guidance.
- Assessed client needs through the use of psychosocial evaluations and other forms of assessments.
- Facilitated therapeutic conversations within a faith-based environment.
- Conducted pastoral interviews with members of congregations to discuss their particular concerns.
- Educated and advised church leaders on best practices for providing pastoral care services to their communities.
- Coordinated with local mental health professionals to ensure proper referrals were made when necessary.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of personal or communal distress.
- Performed premarital counseling sessions with engaged couples to prepare them for marriage.
- Presided over religious ceremonies such as baptisms, weddings, funerals, and ordinations.
- Organized educational programs for members of the congregation about topics related to spirituality and religion.
- Encouraged spiritual growth by facilitating weekly bible study groups.
- Engaged in regular visits with homebound members of the community who require emotional support.
- Counseled parishioners on matters related to grief, addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma.
- Maintained accurate records regarding all interactions with clients including progress notes and outcomes.
- Participated in professional development activities such as conferences and workshops that focus on pastoral counseling strategies.
- Collaborated with other clergy members within the organization in order to provide holistic care solutions for clients.
- Researched relevant literature pertaining to current trends in Christian theology and psychology.
- Composed sermons addressing issues pertinent to the lives of parishioners.
- Advised families facing difficult decisions about end-of-life care options from a faith-based perspective.
- Monitored client progress throughout treatment plan implementation.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
- Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
- Assisted clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.
- Encouraged development of relevant skills to help overcome specific concerns.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
- Coordinated resources to support clients and help each achieve targets.
- Met with clients to understand individual needs and develop personalized counseling plans.
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Counseled clients physical, mental factors impacting personal success.
- Compiled personal information and compared against professional knowledge to determine needs and optimum strategies for success.
- Offered advanced counseling in institutional setting following correct procedures and aligning with required standards.
- Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
- Kept pace with changes in research on diagnostic and treatment protocols to give best possible support to clients.
- Followed [Type] methodology to deliver optimum counseling meeting individual needs.
- Advised on [Type] decisions based on latest available information.
Senior Pastor
The Door of Faith Church Of God
Kingston, Jamaica
06.2004 - 08.2014
- Developed and implemented an outreach program to engage with the community.
- Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to church members.
- Created and maintained a budget for all church activities.
- Organized weekly worship services, sermons, and other special events.
- Coordinated pastoral staff schedules, duties, and responsibilities.
- Lead team meetings to discuss upcoming projects and events.
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide resources for the congregation.
- Managed all office operations including staff hiring, training, scheduling, payroll.
- Resolved conflict between church members in a professional manner.
- Assisted in recruiting new volunteers for various ministries within the church.
- Facilitated Bible study classes on a weekly basis for youth group members.
- Cultivated relationships with existing donors as well as potential new donors to increase donations.
- Offered guidance during difficult times of transition or crisis situations.
- Prepared annual reports that tracked progress towards meeting established goals.
- Participated in regular continuing education programs related to ministry topics.
- Maintained records of baptisms, marriages, funerals, membership rolls.
- Organized mission trips both domestically and abroad for church groups.
- Served as a liaison between the church board of directors and staff members.
- Oversaw all religious ceremonies such as weddings and funerals.
- Assessed needs of congregation by conducting surveys or interviews.
- Provided leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders within the church.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings and funerals.
- Guided church into new seasons of ministry through dynamic sermons and meaningful discussions.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
- Responded to crisis situations to offer support, prayer and counseling.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Worked with leadership committee to set annual church master calendar.
- Supervised staff of to serve member congregation.
- Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
- Supported church in fostering growth through new fundraising initiatives and congregation development.
- Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives.
- Wrote articles for church newsletters and bulletins.
- Grew church membership by 50% in [5] years..
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Optimized church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks.
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.
- Liaised with church staff and ministry discuss church growth objectives.
- Spearheaded community outreach programs.
- Led community outreach by supporting and expanding mission initiatives.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
- Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
- Participated in fundraising to support congregational activities.
- Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
- Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
- Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
- Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
- Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services or events.
- Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
- Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
- Referred families and individuals to community support services, psychologists or doctors for necessary care.
- Gathered church members to aid community emergency or crisis response.
- Drafted articles and delivered speeches to share information about religious issues.
- Devised and implemented congregational membership expansion tactics.
Senior Pastor
United Purchase Church of God
Kingston, Jamaica
08.1996 - 05.2004
- Developed and implemented an outreach program to engage with the community.
- Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to church members.
- Created and maintained a budget for all church activities.
- Organized weekly worship services, sermons, and other special events.
- Coordinated pastoral staff schedules, duties, and responsibilities.
- Lead team meetings to discuss upcoming projects and events.
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide resources for the congregation.
- Managed all office operations including staff hiring, training, scheduling, payroll.
- Resolved conflict between church members in a professional manner.
- Assisted in recruiting new volunteers for various ministries within the church.
- Facilitated Bible study classes on a weekly basis for youth group members.
- Cultivated relationships with existing donors as well as potential new donors to increase donations.
- Offered guidance during difficult times of transition or crisis situations.
- Prepared annual reports that tracked progress towards meeting established goals.
- Participated in regular continuing education programs related to ministry topics.
- Maintained records of baptisms, marriages, funerals, membership rolls.
- Organized mission trips both domestically and abroad for church groups.
- Served as a liaison between the church board of directors and staff members.
- Oversaw all religious ceremonies such as weddings and funerals.
- Assessed needs of congregation by conducting surveys or interviews.
- Provided leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders within the church.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings and funerals.
- Guided church into new seasons of ministry through dynamic sermons and meaningful discussions.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
- Responded to crisis situations to offer support, prayer and counseling.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Worked with leadership committee to set annual church master calendar.
- Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
- Supported church in fostering growth through new fundraising initiatives and congregation development.
- Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives.
- Wrote articles for church newsletters and bulletins.
- Grew church membership by 80% in 3 years.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Optimized church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks.
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.
- Liaised with church staff and ministry discuss church growth objectives.
- Spearheaded community outreach programs.
- Led community outreach by supporting and expanding mission initiatives.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
- Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
- Participated in fundraising to support congregational activities.
- Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
- Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
- Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
- Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
- Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services or events.
- Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
- Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
- Referred families and individuals to community support services, psychologists or doctors for necessary care.
- Gathered church members to aid community emergency or crisis response.
- Drafted articles and delivered speeches to share information about religious issues.
- Devised and implemented congregational membership expansion tactics.
Education
Master of Science - Christian Counseling And Psychology
Heart Bible International University
Hartford, CT08.2023
Ph.D. - Christian Counseling And Psychology
Heart Bible International University
Hartford, CT08.2023
Doctor of Theology - Theology
Heart Bible International University
Hartford, CT12.2019
Skills
- Therapy and Counseling
- Social Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Intervention Support
- Regulatory Compliance
- Referral Coordination
- Needs Assessment
- Patient Advocacy
- Psychology
- Care Planning
- File and Record Keeping
- Decision-Making
- Client Needs Assessment
- Conflict Resolution
- Community Resources and Education
- Team Collaboration
- Group Facilitation
- Safety Protocols and Procedures
- Crisis Management
- Family Therapy Background
- Therapeutic Expertise
- Community Resources Specialist
- Patient Referrals
- Emotional Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Precautions Expertise
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Documentation and Reporting
- Practiced in Family Assessments
- Outreach Programming Specialist
- Mental Health Support
- Crisis Response
- Intervention Planning
- Coping Methods
- Adolescent Counseling
- Individual Counseling
Timeline
Pastoral Counselor
Unity of Love Ministries INC
04.2019 - Current
Senior Pastor
The Door of Faith Church Of God
06.2004 - 08.2014
Senior Pastor
United Purchase Church of God
08.1996 - 05.2004
Master of Science - Christian Counseling And Psychology
Heart Bible International University
Ph.D. - Christian Counseling And Psychology
Heart Bible International University
Doctor of Theology - Theology
Heart Bible International University
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