Stephen Kary Holston
Hewitt,TX
Summary
Compassionate and Caring Pastoral leader eager to move into a hospital Chaplaincy role. Extensive experience making hospital visits in large and small hospitals as well as nursing homes and rehab centers. Experienced mentor and supervisor of employees and volunteers providing ministry and pastoral care to members of all ages. Excellent skills in listening, counseling, sermon preparation, and worship preparation and facilitation. Currently ordained in the Global Methodist Church and previously in the United Methodist Church for a total of more than 35 years. A proven leader at the Conference, District and Local Church Levels.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Pastor
First Methodist Waco
07.2019 - Current
- Congregational Care Pastor providing care and supervision of clergy and laity performing care for members.
- Pastoral counseling for individuals, couples and families.
- Conducting funerals, weddings, and baptisms.
- Supervision of Stephen Ministers and Leaders.
- Visitation with families and individuals facing terminal illness, death and dying, grief, serious illness, chronic illness and trauma.
- Dynamic preaching and effective communication from the pulpit and in the classroom.
- Supervision of all aspects of local church ministry.
- Preaching and teaching on the full gambit of Christian doctrine, theology and practice.
- Recruitment and training of individuals in ministry.
Adjunct Instructor in Spiritual Formation
Truett Seminary, Baylor University
08.2023 - Current
Mentor to students enrolled in Master Level courses taking required Spiritual Formation courses.
Facilitate classes and discussions regarding Spiritual Disciplines.
Counsel, encourage and guide discussions with regard to teaching Spiritual Disciplines in a local church setting.
Pastor
United Methodist Church
06.1989 - 12.2022
1989-1992 | Mississippi Conference
1992-2005 | Northwest Texas Conference
2005-2022 | Central Texas Conference
Senior Pastor, Solo Pastor and Associate Pastor positions in large, medium and small churches.
Education
Master of Divinity -
Asbury Theological Seminary
05.1989
Bachelor of Music - Music Industry
University of Southern Mississippi
01.1986
Skills
- Pastoral Care in Hospitals
- Pastoral Care in Health Facilities
- Pastoral Care Supervision
- Grief Care and Support
- Prayer Ministry
- Personal and Family Counseling
- Conflict Resolution
- Personality Testing and Education
- Biblical Study facilitation
- Ministering to Alcoholics & Addicts
- Pre-Marital and Marital Counseling
- Home Visitation
- Active Listening
- Preaching
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor in Spiritual Formation
Truett Seminary, Baylor University
08.2023 - Current
Associate Pastor
First Methodist Waco
07.2019 - Current
Pastor
United Methodist Church
06.1989 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Music - Music Industry
University of Southern Mississippi
Master of Divinity -
Asbury Theological Seminary
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