Samuel Paschal III
Avon Park,USA
Summary
Compassionate pastor, chaplain, and educator with 20 years of experience providing spiritual care, pastoral counseling, crisis intervention, and faith-based leadership in church and educational settings. Experienced in supporting individuals and families through times of crisis, loss, life transition, and spiritual need with empathy, active listening, and Christ-centered compassion. Skilled at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, building trusting relationships, and fostering emotional, spiritual, and relational well-being. Committed to extending Christ's healing ministry by providing holistic, patient-centered spiritual care that honors the dignity, beliefs, and unique needs of every individual.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaplain / Bible Teacher
Walker Memorial Academy
Avon Park, FL
06.2023 - 06.2026
- Provided pastoral counseling and spiritual guidance to students, families, and staff experiencing personal, emotional, and spiritual challenges.
- Led worship services, Bible studies, Weeks of Prayer, and special spiritual emphasis programs.
- Mentored student leaders while cultivating a campus culture centered on faith, compassion, and service.
- Collaborated with administrators, teachers, pastors, and parents to support students' emotional, behavioral, and spiritual well-being.
- Coordinated mission experiences and community outreach initiatives that strengthened servant leadership and spiritual growth.
- Assisted graduating seniors with academic, spiritual, and career preparation.
GED Instructor
Project BridgeEckerd Connects
Orlando, FL
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Supported at-risk youth through mentoring, crisis intervention, and individualized encouragement.
- Utilized Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques to de-escalate challenging situations while promoting safety and trust.
- Fostered resilience and hope through compassionate coaching and relationship-centered support.
- Taught mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts.
Service Expert / Sales Manager / General Manager
24 Hour Fitness
Lake Mary, FL
07.2019 - 03.2023
- Developed and nurtured guest connections.
- Provided support for guest enrollment options.
- Led and developed multidisciplinary teams.
- Coached employees through workplace challenges and conflict.
- Fostered an environment built on respect, empathy, accountability, and service.
- Collaborated with organizational leadership to improve employee engagement and customer satisfaction.
Spiritual Life Coordinator / Dean / Religion Teach
Forest Lake Academy
Apopka, FL
07.2009 - 06.2019
- Directed campus spiritual life initiatives.
- Provided pastoral care and mentoring for hundreds of students.
- Counseled students experiencing personal, academic, and spiritual struggles.
- Organized worship services, retreats, mission opportunities, and outreach events.
- Developed student leaders through mentoring and discipleship.
- Created and directed drama ministries used for evangelism and spiritual formation.
Associate Pastor
Miramonte Seventh-day Adventist Church
Los Angeles, CA
07.2006 - 06.2009
- Provided pastoral counseling, visitation, and spiritual support for church members and their families.
- Preached regularly during worship services.
- Conducted Bible studies and facilitated discipleship ministries.
- Supported members through illness, grief, hospitalization, and other major life events.
- Led youth ministries, outreach initiatives, and community engagement programs.
- Collaborated closely with church leadership to coordinate worship services and ministry activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL05-2009
Skills
- Spiritual Care
- Pastoral Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Compassionate Communication
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Spiritual Leadership
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Team Development
- Community Outreach
- Ethical Decision-Making
LANGUAGES
English
Certification
- Standard Teaching Certification, North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist - 09/01/2025 - 08/31/2030
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification, Eckerd Connects - January 2023
- Certified Encounter Bible Curriculum Educator, Forest Lake Academy - January 2015
- Certified Student Development Educator, Adventist Student Personnel Association - January 2013
MINISTRY STRENGTHS
- Prayer and Devotional Leadership
- Crisis Response
- Grief Support
- Pastoral Visitation
- Biblical Teaching
- Leadership Development
- Volunteer Development
- Cross-Cultural Ministry
Timeline
Chaplain / Bible Teacher
Walker Memorial Academy
06.2023 - 06.2026
GED Instructor
Project BridgeEckerd Connects
03.2023 - 05.2023
Service Expert / Sales Manager / General Manager
24 Hour Fitness
07.2019 - 03.2023
Spiritual Life Coordinator / Dean / Religion Teach
Forest Lake Academy
07.2009 - 06.2019
Associate Pastor
Miramonte Seventh-day Adventist Church
07.2006 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Oakwood University