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Rev. Sandra M. Cox

Pastor
Olathe,KS

Summary

Experienced pastor who has enjoyed over 20 years of ministry and the privilege of caring for persons in life experiences of transition, loss, family stress, illness, and ageing, Excellent reputation for compassion, care, preaching and the ministry of being with.

Dedicated professional who loves and respects people, meeting them where they are, respecting their gifts, dignity, and worth and and to provide the best possible spiritual care.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pastor of Faith Formation

St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Lenexa, KS
07.2007 - Current
  • Provided spiritual care to congregation of 700 through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Identified, invited, trained, and mentored volunteers to begin caregiving ministry during pandemic.
  • Planned and designed liturgy, wrote sermons, and worked with worship leaders to deliver meaningful and relevant weekly worship services.
  • Special attention to writing and officiating funeral services that honored and celebrated lives of loved ones and provided care and comfort for family and friends.
  • Designed and led special prayer services for congregation and community.
  • Wrote curriculum for religious education program for children, youth, and adults.
  • Designed and led Bible Studies and small group experiences for adult faith formation.
  • Supervised staff leading education for children, youth, and weekday preschool.
  • Resourced and led older adult ministry programs.

Pastor

Roeland Park United Methodist Church
Roeland Park, KS
07.2004 - 06.2007

Oversaw administration and management of all areas of congregational life:

  • Worship
  • Mission
  • Faith formation
  • Spiritual care
  • Fellowship
  • Funerals, weddings, baptisms
  • Stewardship and annual budgeting

Senior Associate Pastor

Grace United Methodist Church
Olathe, Kansas
09.1998 - 06.2004
  • Primary responsibility for all pastoral care for congregation.
  • Oversaw faith formation for children, youth, adults, and older adult ministry, supervising age-level staff.
  • Designed and led orientation for new members.
  • Wrote curriculum for faith formation classes and events.

Education

Master of Divinity - Biblical Studies, Theology, Care

Saint Paul School of Theology
Kansas City, MO

Bachelor of Arts - History

Washington University in St Louis
St Louis, MO

Skills

  • Pastoral Care and Counseling
  • Spiritual Leadership
  • Educational Programs
  • Curriculum Planning and Implementation
  • Ordained to sacraments of Communion and Baptism
  • Prayer Services Design

Affiliations

Ordained United Methodist Clergy


Certification

30 Week Extended Unit CPE (ACPE accredited), St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO

Timeline

Pastor of Faith Formation

St. Paul's United Methodist Church
07.2007 - Current

Pastor

Roeland Park United Methodist Church
07.2004 - 06.2007

Senior Associate Pastor

Grace United Methodist Church
09.1998 - 06.2004

Master of Divinity - Biblical Studies, Theology, Care

Saint Paul School of Theology

Bachelor of Arts - History

Washington University in St Louis

30 Week Extended Unit CPE (ACPE accredited), St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO

Rev. Sandra M. CoxPastor