Paula Isgrig
Blue Springs,MO
Summary
Accomplished Chaplain at Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care, adept in interfaith understanding and grief support. Excelled in providing spiritual care and emotional support, enhancing patient and family trust. Demonstrated exceptional communication and pastoral care skills, significantly improving holistic care outcomes. Proven track record in leading educational and spiritual programs, fostering community service and mental health awareness.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaplain
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
01.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Developed relationships with patients and families, resulting in increased trust and rapport during difficult times.
- Provided compassionate pastoral care in emergency departments, addressing the spiritual needs of patients experiencing acute distress or trauma.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Delivered comforting presence during end-of-life situations, offering prayers and rituals to honor the patient''s beliefs and values.
- Delivered thoughtful eulogies at memorial services, honoring the lives of deceased patients while offering solace to grieving loved ones.
Solo Pastor
New Horizon Presbyterian Church USA
Odessa, MO
07.2012 - 01.2018
- 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.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
Director of Christian Education
Second Presbyterian Church USA Kansas City MO
Kansas City, MO
08.2005 - 05.2012
- Managed budgetary responsibilities for Christian Education department, optimizing resource allocation while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Recruited quality educators by conducting thorough interviews, reference checks, and background screenings of potential candidates.
- Mentored new ministry leaders in their efforts to develop and implement successful Christian education programs.
- Ensured compliance with denominational guidelines as well as local safety regulations pertaining to children''s ministry programs and activities.
Youth Minister
Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church
08.1999 - 08.2005
- Communicated with parents and guardians about church policy, events and youth participation.
- Delivered engaging sermons tailored specifically for the youth audience, inspiring spiritual reflection and growth.
- Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating interactive activities and multimedia into ministry programs.
- Promoted a culture of spiritual growth and discipleship, consistently modeling and encouraging a deepened relationship with God.
- Supported pastoral staff in developing strategies to improve youth participation and spiritual growth.
- Recruited new volunteers by presenting dynamic informational sessions that highlighted the benefits of serving within the ministry.
- Developed innovative outreach initiatives, resulting in increased attendance at ministry events.
Education
Masters Of Divinity - Theology
University of Dubuque
Dubuque05.1999
Bachelors Of Arts - Music
University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA05.1996
Skills
- Interfaith understanding
- Grief support
- Records Management
- Spiritual care
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Bible studies
- Funeral officiating
- Pastoral Care
- Effective Communication
- Mental health awareness
- Prayer leadership
- Spiritual Guidance
- Baptism administration
- Wedding Officiating
- Multitasking
- Community Service
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
Affiliations
Teaching Elder, PCUSA
APCE Member
Timeline
Chaplain
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
01.2018 - Current
Solo Pastor
New Horizon Presbyterian Church USA
07.2012 - 01.2018
Director of Christian Education
Second Presbyterian Church USA Kansas City MO
08.2005 - 05.2012
Youth Minister
Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church
08.1999 - 08.2005
Masters Of Divinity - Theology
University of Dubuque
Bachelors Of Arts - Music
University of Dubuque