Sally Pierce
Loves Park,IL
Summary
Experienced with pastoral care, spiritual leadership, and community building. Utilizes compassionate guidance and insight to support and inspire congregations. Track record of fostering strong community connections and effectively managing church operations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Sabbatical Pastor
Batavia Covenant Church
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided stability and encouragement for staff and congregants during the absence of lead pastor.
- Coordinated weekly worship services, ensuring seamless execution of programs and activities.
- Provided pastoral care to congregation members, addressing spiritual and emotional needs effectively.
- Developed and facilitated visitation teams and coordinated outreach and communication.
- Developed community groups for monthly fellowship and biblical growth, and discipleship, with workshops for training facilitators.
Chaplain
Covenant Living at the Holmstad
05.2006 - 11.2020
- Provided spiritual care and support to residents and staff fostering emotional well-being.
- Facilitated worship services and religious activities, enhancing community engagement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address holistic care needs of residents.
- Developed and implemented individualized pastoral care plans for diverse populations.
- Officiated funerals and memorial services. Facilitated grief support groups and caregiver support groups.
- Introduced BeFrienders training and ministry on campus.
- Mentored chaplains interns from North Park and Wheaton.
Chaplain
Covenant Village of Florida
05.2004 - 05.2006
- Provided spiritual care and support to residents, fostering emotional well-being.
- Conducted grief counseling sessions, offering comfort during times of loss.
- Officiated funeral, weddings, special community events and celebrations.
- Hospital and rehab visitation
Pastor of Congregational Care
Broadway Covenant Church
01.1990 - 05.2004
- Led weekly worship services, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.
- Provided pastoral care, offering support and guidance to congregants in times of need.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for various age groups, enhancing spiritual education.
- Coordinated outreach initiatives, connecting church with local community organizations to promote service opportunities.
- Worked alongside interim pastors for most of these years due to multiple transition of lead pastors.
Education
Ordained in Word And Sacrament -
North Park
Chicago, IL06-2004
Masters of Divinity - Theological Studies
North Park
Chicago, IL12-2003
Skills
- Pastoral counseling
- Pastoral care
- Spiritual leadership
- Disciple-making
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Leadership development
- Community service
- Discipleship training
- Preaching
- Teaching
- Staff leadership
- Congregational care
Timeline
Sabbatical Pastor
Batavia Covenant Church
05.2023 - 08.2023
Chaplain
Covenant Living at the Holmstad
05.2006 - 11.2020
Chaplain
Covenant Village of Florida
05.2004 - 05.2006
Pastor of Congregational Care
Broadway Covenant Church
01.1990 - 05.2004
Ordained in Word And Sacrament -
North Park
Masters of Divinity - Theological Studies
North Park