Terry Wallace
Retired Pastor and Counselor
Sitka,AK
Summary
Accomplished Chaplain at Legacy Hospice, adept in interfaith understanding and effective communication, I enhanced holistic patient care through spiritual guidance and emotional support, fostering increased trust and rapport. Spearheaded diverse religious services, significantly impacting community unity. Expert in grief support and crisis intervention, my approach led to meaningful, comforting experiences during critical life moments.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaplain
Legacy Hospice
06.2007 - 07.2012
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Met with individuals, 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.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided compassionate pastoral care in emergency departments, addressing the spiritual needs of patients experiencing acute distress or trauma.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual guidance to patients and staff members by conducting regular counseling sessions.
- Delivered thoughtful eulogies at memorial services, honoring the lives of deceased patients while offering solace to grieving loved ones.
- Conducted crisis intervention sessions with individuals experiencing severe emotional distress, providing comfort and support during critical times.
- Delivered comforting presence during end-of-life situations, offering prayers and rituals to honor the patient''s beliefs and values.
- Organized and led religious services for diverse groups within the community, fostering a sense of unity and belonging.
Education
Masters - Theology
Gethsemane Bible Institute
Walnut Ridge, AR05.2010
Bachelor Of Arts - Theology
Gethsemane Bible Institute
Walnut Ridge, AR05.2009
Doctorates - Family Council And Ministry
Andersonville Theological Bible Seminary
Camilla, GA05.2007
Masters - Youth Psychology
Charleston College of Biblical Studies
Charleston, SC05.1990
Bachelor Of Arts - Pastoral Studies
Florida Bible College
Hollywood, FL05.1976
Skills
- Interfaith understanding
- Grief support
- Records Management
- Spiritual care
- Ministry development
- Sermon Preparation
- Marriage counseling
- Pre-marital Counseling
- Bible studies
- Wedding Officiating
- Anger Management
- Funeral officiating
- Youth mentorship
- Pastoral Care
- Effective Communication
- Prayer leadership
- Spiritual Guidance
- Baptism administration
- Individual Counseling
- Public Speaking
Accomplishments
Former Air Force Presidential Guard for Richard M. Nixon.
Timeline
Chaplain
Legacy Hospice
06.2007 - 07.2012
Masters - Theology
Gethsemane Bible Institute
Bachelor Of Arts - Theology
Gethsemane Bible Institute
Doctorates - Family Council And Ministry
Andersonville Theological Bible Seminary
Masters - Youth Psychology
Charleston College of Biblical Studies
Bachelor Of Arts - Pastoral Studies
Florida Bible College
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