Rev. Megan E. Terry
Summary
Chaplain I
Warm Chaplain leading weekly Bible study and assisting with ministry development and growth. Compassionate self-motivator fostering deep devotion to faith and supporting religious operations. Provides youth interventions on prison life, and how to stay away from at risk behaviors. Cares for staff and Individual in custody simultaneously in fast-paced environments while remaining calm and composed. Smart individual dedicated to working with emotional needs of others. Offering empathy, patience and commitment to keeping information confidential.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
TA Chaplain I
Illinois Department Of Corrections
11.2022 - Current
- Comforted family members offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Managed office and maintained records and files to offload administrative duties from chaplain.
- Researched and prepared materials used in Bible study and daily devotions.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Maintained individual religious records and prepares reports on inmates' and patients' progress.
- Corresponded and counseled family members; refers inmates, patients and their families to private and public social agencies when needed.
- Conducts training classes for Chaplain interns in clinical pastoral education; plans training materials and meets with facility staff to coordinate intern involvement; assists in-service training of other facility personnel.
Correctional Officer
Illinois Department Of Corrections
03.2010 - Current
- Assigned as Placement officer from 2015 to present.
- Successful with reducing COVID spread within institution by maintaining quarantine housing.
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Generated numerous facility reports for institution and Transfer Coordinators Office.
- Handled Intake and transfer of Individuals in custody.
- Assigned as Shift Officer in Major's Office from 2012 to 2015.
- Completed rosters, payrolls, and assignments for security staff.
- Searched cells of Individuals in custody to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Observed and supervised Individuals in custody. throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Tracked Individuals in custody through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Observed behavior of Individuals in custody individually and in groups.
- Provided guidance and support to Individuals in custody to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among Individuals in custody.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Conducted security checks of Individuals in custody and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Documented Individual in custody behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of Individuals in custody misconduct.
- Transported Individuals in custody to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Provided assistance and guidance to Individuals in custody regarding daily activities.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with Individuals in custody
- Responded to inquiries from Individuals in custody and other members of public.
- Built solid relationships with staff and Individuals in custody. to keep institution safe and secure.
Education
Masters of Theology
Midwest College of Theology
Iberia, MO 6548612.2023
Certified Mental Health Coach - Mental And Behavioral Disorders
Light University
Forest, VA11.2022
Certified Mental Health Coach - Mental Health Coaching Skills
Light University
Forest, VA11.2022
Certified Mental Health Coach - Foundations of Mental Health Coaching
Light University
Forest, VA10.2022
Bachelors of Biblical Studies
Midwest College of Theology
Iberia, MO 6548601.2022
Associate in Biblical Studies
Midwest College of Theology
Iberia, MO 6548601.2021
Bachelors in Criminal Justice
Governors State University
Park Forest, IL12.2010
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL12.2008
Skills
- Mission Coordination
- Law Enforcement
- Records Maintenance
- Grief Support
- Interventions Understanding
- Worship Service Assistance
- Community Outreach Programs
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Material Preparation
- Committee Leadership
- Active Learning
- Administrative Duties
- Promote Beliefs
- Administrative Leadership
- Instructional Strategies
- Needs Awareness
- Patient Information
- Professional Development
- Bible Studies
- Community Support
- Oversee Services
- Data Entry
- Lead Prayers
- Ministry Development
- Biblical Stewardship
- Stress Management Assistance
- Life Support Technique Skills
- Vocational Education
- Hospice Visits
- Educational Materials
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Social Perceptiveness
- Spiritual Guidance
- Effective Communication
- Counsel Individuals
- Public Relations
- Professional Relationships
- Community Activities
- Program and Services Promotion
- Compassionate Care
- Youth Ministry
- Pastoral Counseling
- Social Skills
- Records Management
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Affiliations
Kingdombread International Church Lansing, Il
August 2018-Present
Ordained Chaplain- 2021-Present
- Performs duties under the leadership of Apostle Jonathan Hall Sr. and Prophetess Donna Hall
- Kingdombread International Church Board Member.
- Sumn'th 2 Eat Community Development Corporation Board member.
- Conducts sermons when needed.
- Officiates Funerals.
- Councils and provides ministerial care to church members, especially in times of bereavement.
- Conducts hospital visits.
- Leads weekly Prayer Calls.
- Provides youth interventions on prison life, and how to stay away from at risk behavior.
- Creates Puppet Videos for children's ministry.
- Ministers worship through American Sign Language.
First Church of God Joliet, IL
Youth Minister-Tech Director-Website Director
November 2012-July 2018
- Performed duties under the leadership of Pastor Carl Wagner.
- Headed all youth ministries for Junior High and High School Students.
- Conducted Weekly youth meetings.
- Provided youth interventions on prison life, and how to stay away from at risk behavior.
- Provided ministerial care for all youth, including crisis interventions, school work, counseling, teaching musical, technical skills, and social skills.
- Directed sound and audio visual for services.
- Directed and maintained church website, and sermon uploads/
- Percussion member of Worship team.
- Directed annual women's conferences in 2016 and 2017.
- Established and maintaned relationships with other churches of God affiliated with Church of God Reformation movement of Anderson Indiana
Timeline
TA Chaplain I
Illinois Department Of Corrections
11.2022 - Current
Correctional Officer
Illinois Department Of Corrections
03.2010 - Current
Masters of Theology
Midwest College of Theology
Certified Mental Health Coach - Mental And Behavioral Disorders
Light University
Certified Mental Health Coach - Mental Health Coaching Skills
Light University
Certified Mental Health Coach - Foundations of Mental Health Coaching
Light University
Bachelors of Biblical Studies
Midwest College of Theology
Associate in Biblical Studies
Midwest College of Theology
Bachelors in Criminal Justice
Governors State University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Joliet Junior College
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