RON FINLEY
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Compassionate chaplain with background in providing spiritual and emotional support in healthcare settings. Proven ability to comfort patients, families, and staff during critical moments, contributing to their emotional well-being. Demonstrated skills in active listening and crisis intervention.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chaplain
University Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
- Provide spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to patients, family members and staff.
- Comfort family members, offer attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Provide spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Apply knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Research and prepare materials used in staff education and daily devotions.
- Manage volunteer chaplain program, recruiting and training dedicated individuals to assist in meeting the spiritual needs of patients and families.
- Build strong relationships with local churches and faith-based organizations to create a network of resources for patients and families.
- Serve as a trusted resource on religious traditions, customs, practices across various faiths within the hospital setting.
- Mentor new chaplains to enhance their skills and knowledge in providing compassionate spiritual care.
- Author devotionals, speeches, prayers, and other religious materials.
- Interact with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
Minister of Music - Part-time
Redbud Baptist Church
11.2024 - Current
- Provide pastoral care to members of the music ministry team, offering support during times of personal or spiritual struggle.
- Acquire music, equipment and supplies to perform designated duties in accordance with financial policies.
- Utilize technology in planning and presenting music to enhance worship message.
- Manage budget and resources effectively, ensuring availability of materials for rehearsals and performances.
- Implement effective rehearsal schedules that maximized productivity while respecting participants' time commitments.
- Plan, organize and lead music ministry during worship service by motivating congregational participation and providing direction to worship team members.
Chaplain
Beyond Faith Hospice, LLC
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Enhanced patient and family comfort by providing spiritual and emotional support in the patient's final stages of life,
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
- Met with individuals and families, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Developed relationships with patients and families, resulting in increased trust and rapport during difficult times.
- Officiated funerals and memorial services as requested.
- Enhanced patient morale with regular bedside visits and compassionate counseling.
Head Golf Coach
Southcrest Christian School
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Managed boys' and girls' golf teams providing opportunities for growth and competition.
Worship Pastor/Education Pastor/Administrator
Oakwood Baptist Church
08.2015 - 11.2017
- Prioritized pastoral care for music ministry members, offering guidance and support during challenging times.
- Collaborated with pastoral staff to create cohesive and meaningful worship services that aligned with sermon themes.
- Oversaw audiovisual team operations ensuring smooth transitions between service elements.
- Implemented creative stage designs that enhanced the visual impact of worship services and special events.
- Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
- Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
- Oversaw budget and programming for worship arts ministry and engaged outside services economically and responsibly.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
Interim Worship Pastor
Harwood Terrace Baptist Church
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
- Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
Interim Associate
Waddill Street Baptist Church
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Assisted in delivering engaging sermons that resonated with congregants' personal experiences while remaining grounded in Biblical teachings.
- Assisted in planning memorable worship services that incorporated meaningful music selections, prayers, and readings.
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
- Maintained church records and documents.
Worship Pastor
Holly Springs Baptist Church
06.2012 - 04.2014
- Collaborated with pastoral staff to create cohesive and meaningful worship services that aligned with sermon themes.
- Coordinated special holiday productions involving various age groups within the congregation, showcasing their talents in meaningful ways.
- Prioritized pastoral care for music ministry members, offering guidance and support during challenging times.
- Oversaw audiovisual team operations ensuring smooth transitions between service elements.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
- Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
Worship/Discipleship Pastor
Vansickle Baptist Church
01.2009 - 05.2012
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Designed innovative worship experiences that integrated contemporary elements alongside traditional practices.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Oversaw administration and management of music and discipleship ministries.
Intern, Worship Arts and Discipleship
Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church
08.2006 - 01.2009
- Gained valuable experience working within specific ministries, applying learned concepts directly into future ministry experiences.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Education
Master of Divinity - Theology
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ft. Worth, TX05.2008
Bachelor of Music - undefined
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX05.1996
Skills
- Spiritual care
- Ministry development
- Crisis support
- Grief support
- Computer knowledge
- Electronic medical records charting
Certification
- Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) - Association of Professional Chaplains. Certification in process - meet with board to interview for certification March of 2025.
- 4 Units - Clinical Pastoral Education Levels I/II, Covenant Medical Center, Lubbock.
- Critical Incident Stress Management Certified (Individual and Group).
- Ecclesiastical Endorsement – Endorsed by Southern Baptist Convention, 2024.
- Ordained - Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church, 2008.
- Licensed to Ministry - First Baptist Church, McKinney, 1999.
Timeline
Minister of Music - Part-time
Redbud Baptist Church
11.2024 - Current
Chaplain
University Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
Chaplain
Beyond Faith Hospice, LLC
02.2018 - 08.2019
Head Golf Coach
Southcrest Christian School
01.2017 - 05.2019
Worship Pastor/Education Pastor/Administrator
Oakwood Baptist Church
08.2015 - 11.2017
Interim Worship Pastor
Harwood Terrace Baptist Church
05.2015 - 07.2015
Interim Associate
Waddill Street Baptist Church
06.2014 - 05.2015
Worship Pastor
Holly Springs Baptist Church
06.2012 - 04.2014
Worship/Discipleship Pastor
Vansickle Baptist Church
01.2009 - 05.2012
Intern, Worship Arts and Discipleship
Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church
08.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Music - undefined
Midwestern State University
- Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) - Association of Professional Chaplains. Certification in process - meet with board to interview for certification March of 2025.
- 4 Units - Clinical Pastoral Education Levels I/II, Covenant Medical Center, Lubbock.
- Critical Incident Stress Management Certified (Individual and Group).
- Ecclesiastical Endorsement – Endorsed by Southern Baptist Convention, 2024.
- Ordained - Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church, 2008.
- Licensed to Ministry - First Baptist Church, McKinney, 1999.
Master of Divinity - Theology
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
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