Raymond Pennant
Lithonia,GA
Summary
Compassionate hospice chaplain specializing in emotional and spiritual support. Expertise in developing comprehensive care plans that enhance patient satisfaction and foster trust among families. Led bereavement initiatives while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address holistic patient needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Chaplain
Providence Care
Monroe
01.2021 - Current
- Led the development of comprehensive care plans with interdisciplinary teams, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Enhanced patient and family support through compassionate spiritual care, leading to improved patient satisfaction.
- Provided individualized counseling to reduce stress and address grief and loss for patients and families.
- Guided bereavement support efforts, providing emotional support and consistent check-ins with families to ensure ongoing care.
- Boosted hospice staff morale through regular pastoral visits and empathetic communication, fostering a supportive environment.
Staff Chaplain
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Gwinnett, GA
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Responded to over 50 on-call situations in ER, ICU, and NICU, providing immediate support and care.
- Delivered spiritual guidance and emotional support to residents, families, and staff, enhancing their well-being during critical moments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care, addressing physical and emotional needs.
- Engaged individuals in compassionate discussions to identify and address spiritual needs, fostering a supportive environment.
- Cultivated trusting relationships with patients and families, strengthening support systems during challenging times.
Lead Pastor
Georgia District of the Assemblies of God
Lithonia, Georgia
06.1999 - 12.2009
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and collaborated with over 15 key church leaders to achieve the church's mission.
- Lead programs such as worship, Bible study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Delivered effective pastoral care to congregation members, offering spiritual guidance and support during crises.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer, offering comfort and guidance to individuals in need.
- Officiated weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services, fostering community connections and supporting spiritual milestones.
- Oversaw administration and management of ministry operations, ensuring alignment with vision and mission.
Education
Master of Arts - MDiv Theology
Columbia Theological Seminary
Decatur, GA05-2024
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Shorter University
Rome, GA12-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX01-1988
Skills
- Grief counseling
- Bereavement counseling
- End-of-life care
- Spiritual care
- Spiritual leadership
- Bereavement support
- Grief support
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Family support
Certification
- Ordained Minister of the Assemblies of God
- Five CPE units from the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education.
Timeline
Hospice Chaplain
Providence Care
01.2021 - Current
Staff Chaplain
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
01.2019 - 08.2021
Lead Pastor
Georgia District of the Assemblies of God
06.1999 - 12.2009
Master of Arts - MDiv Theology
Columbia Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Shorter University
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Southwestern Assemblies of God University