Reginald Sey, Rev.
Chaplain
Minooka,IL
Summary
Seasoned clergy offering over 30 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual guidance, counseling, and church leadership. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by the gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development, and mission-oriented strategic planning.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chaplain Resident
ChristianaCare Health System
Newark, DE
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Participate in on-call and overnight rotations which include administrative responsibilities in a hospital system with about 1,100 beds
- Complete pastoral assignments in departments such as the Emergency Department, Prep/Post Anesthesia Units, the Operating Room, Cardiovascular Care units, and the Stroke Treatment & Recovery
- Participated in CPE academic seminars, staff meeting/staff development seminars, and individual supervisory meetings
- Provide bereavement support, including funeral services for patients, families, and staff
- Complete clinical assignments by providing pastoral care for patients, family, and staff; conducting special event services; providing assistance to colleagues; and coordinating intern training
Adjunct Instructor
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
08.2008 - Current
- Teach various sociology courses to enable students to appreciate various worldviews, critically examine societal changes, and research the multifaceted nature of social problems
- Define and articulate learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives
- Serve as a faculty advisor guiding students to complete their course of study at the college and beyond
Chaplain Intern
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Downers Grove, IL
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Provided pastoral care and spiritual support to staff, patients, and families in various hospital departments including cardiac surgery, oncology, and the emergency department
- Conducted worship services and provided support to patients and staff at Behavioral Health on Sundays
- Offered morning and evening prayers in the hospital
Adjunct Instructor
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL
08.2012 - 05.2017
- Designed and taught Humanities and interdisciplinary courses that supported the university’s core goals of Person in Community and the Catholic and Benedictine Traditions.
- Collaborated with the University’s Pastoral Ministry department to design, organize, supervise student community services with parachurch and other community groups.
- Created quizzes, designed discussion questions, and developed research assignments to strengthen, assess, and broaden students' understanding and critical thinking
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
Rector/Priest In-Charge
Holy Cross Church
Chicago, IL
01.1997 - 05.2011
- Served as head pastor in a Christian church with responsibilities for preaching weekly sermons, teaching, providing pastoral care and counseling, and overseeing church administration and operations
- Exercised pastoral leadership that cultivated a strong sense of community and interpersonal relationships
- Organized Vacation Bible School for children and back to school services to challenge children to strive for excellence
- Organized neighborhood yard sales to provide quality clothes, toys, and housewares items for the community
- Partnered with the Department of Food Stamps and Employment to mentor people back into the workforce
- Partnered with the City of Chicago to provide a safe environment and feeding programs for school children during the summer school breaks
Vicar
St. Ambrose Episcopal Church
Chicago Heights, IL
02.2002 - 06.2005
- Provided general oversight of congregation through preaching, teaching, and providing pastoral care and counseling
- Served as Convener four cluster congregations
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
Associate Rector
St. John Episcopal Church
Mount Prospect, IL
09.1995 - 12.1996
- Assisted Rector with preaching, leading worship, conducting bible studies, and providing pastoral care
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Clergy Supply
Dioceses Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
09.1992 - 09.1995
- Served as pulpit supply in about twenty-four congregations
- Preached the gospel, led worship, and provided pastoral presence
Education
Clinical Pastoral Education -
Accredited Clinical Pastoral Education
01.2020 - 07.2021
Ph.D. - Educational Studies
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
09.1995 - 05.2002
Master of Arts - Educational Ministries
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL 08.1992 - 05.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Study of Religions
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana 10.1986 - 09.1989
Skills
Pastoral counseling
Congregational care
Teaching
Public speaking
Academic advising
Timeline
Chaplain Resident
ChristianaCare Health System
08.2020 - 08.2021
Chaplain Intern
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2020
Clinical Pastoral Education -
Accredited Clinical Pastoral Education
01.2020 - 07.2021
Adjunct Instructor
Benedictine University
08.2012 - 05.2017
Adjunct Instructor
Joliet Junior College
08.2008 - Current
Vicar
St. Ambrose Episcopal Church
02.2002 - 06.2005
Rector/Priest In-Charge
Holy Cross Church
01.1997 - 05.2011
Associate Rector
St. John Episcopal Church
09.1995 - 12.1996
Ph.D. - Educational Studies
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
09.1995 - 05.2002
Clergy Supply
Dioceses Of Chicago
09.1992 - 09.1995
Master of Arts - Educational Ministries
Wheaton College
08.1992 - 05.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Study of Religions
University of Ghana
10.1986 - 09.1989