Reverend Karen W Schneider
Denver,CO
Summary
Senior pastor with 20+ years of experience leading worship, pastoral care, and community outreach, known for compassionate counseling, strong leadership, and mission-driven ministry.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Gardens of Divine Hope Baptist Church
Denver, CO
11.2013 - Current
- Lead worship services and preached biblical messages for church congregation
- Provide pastoral counseling and spiritual guidance to church members
- Coordinate discipleship programs and Bible study teachings
- Oversee church staff, ministry volunteers, and ministry schedules
- Conduct prayer meetings, baptisms, weddings, and funerals
- Develop sermon series and ministry plans aligned with church mission
- Support congregational care through home visits and hospital prayers
- Organized weekly worship services and special events to foster community engagement and spiritual growth.
- Visit, counsel, and pray with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Connected with new residents and inactive members to encourage church participation. to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Planned outreach and evangelism events to connect with the community and promote church participation.
- Provide leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders within the church.
- Established church to serve community needs by addressing hunger, addiction, and homelessness.
Associate Pastor
First Baptist Church of Denver
Denver, CO
01.2008 - 05.2010
- Shepherded members through pastoral care, counseling, and spiritual guidance.
- Coordinated ministries, volunteers, and church programs for weekly services.
- Partnered with staff and deacons on church direction and ministry needs.
- Created Bible study materials for small group meetings, Sunday school classes and other educational activities.
Chaplain
St. Joseph Hospital
Denver, CO
03.2003 - 03.2007
- Provided spiritual care to patients, families, and staff at St. Joseph Hospital.
- Conducted bedside visits during illness, crisis, and end-of-life care.
- Led prayers, blessings, and religious rituals for diverse faith traditions.
- Supported grieving families with compassionate listening and emotional presence.
- Coordinated care with nurses, physicians, and social workers across hospital units.
- Documented pastoral visits and patient needs in hospital records.
- Responded to emergency calls and crisis situations throughout St. Joseph Hospital.
- Provided guidance to staff on spiritual care practices. on spiritual support, cultural sensitivity, and chaplaincy resources.
Education
Doctor of Ministry (Pursuing) - Ministry
Berkeley School of Theology
Berkeley, CA05-2028
Masters of Divinity - Ministry
Iliff School of Theology
Denver, CO06-2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Arts
University of Colorado
Boulder, Colorado06-1969
Skills
- Sermon preparation
- Spiritual care
- Faith-based counseling
- Worship coordination
- Volunteer management
- Leadership development
- Community engagement
Certification
- Ordained in the American Baptist Churches
- Hold Property/Casualty/Health and Life Insurance Licenses
- Notary
Affiliations
- Member of the American Baptist of the Rocky Mountains
- Member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
- Member and Chaplain of the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 1
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Gardens of Divine Hope Baptist Church
11.2013 - Current
Associate Pastor
First Baptist Church of Denver
01.2008 - 05.2010
Chaplain
St. Joseph Hospital
03.2003 - 03.2007
Doctor of Ministry (Pursuing) - Ministry
Berkeley School of Theology
Masters of Divinity - Ministry
Iliff School of Theology
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Arts
University of Colorado