Thomas Bedingfield

• Provided spiritual and emotional support to members of the military and their families.
• Facilitated group discussions on religious topics such as prayer, scripture, faith, and morality.
• Conducted individual counseling sessions with individuals seeking spiritual guidance.

Be there at the time of grief for the family members and the officers who were there for the family member’s also.

• Organized weekly worship services for service members and their families.
• Provided resources to help people cope with grief, trauma, and other life challenges.

• To develop the spiritual leadership.
• To develop the skills of the counseling for all members and those who have experienced the trauma of life.
• To set up the direction for the staff members.
• To make the best direction for our staff to visit the
• Developed and implemented an outreach program to engage with the community.
• Created and maintained a budget for all church activities.
• Organized weekly worship services, sermons, and other special events.
• Coordinated pastoral staff schedules, duties, and responsibilities.
• Lead team meetings to discuss upcoming projects and events.
• Collaborated with local organizations to provide resources for the congregation.
• Managed all office operations including staff hiring, training, scheduling, payroll.
• Resolved conflict between church members in a professional manner.
• Assisted in recruiting new volunteers for various ministries within the church.
• Facilitated Bible study classes on a weekly basis for youth group members.
• Cultivated relationships with existing donors as well as potential new donors to increase donations.
• Offered guidance during difficult times of transition or crisis situations.
• Participated in regular continuing education programs related to ministry topics.
• Maintained records of baptisms, marriages, funerals, membership rolls.
• Organized mission trips both domestically and abroad for church groups.
• Oversaw all religious ceremonies such as weddings and funerals.
• Assessed needs of congregation by conducting surveys or interviews.
• Provided leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders within the church.
• Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings and funerals.
• Guided church into new seasons of ministry through dynamic sermons and meaningful discussions.
• Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
• Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
• Managed all aspects of ministry.
• Responded to crisis situations to offer support, prayer and counseling.
• Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives.
• Wrote articles for church newsletters and bulletins.

• Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
• Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.

Prepared bids and had all equipment designed to meet all the specifications of the equipment and location of installation requirements to fit in the kitchen.

I was and still chaplain for the Dallas and Rockwall police departments.

Pastored a Baptist church for over 30 years.

• Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
• Diagnosed problems using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies.
• Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
• Assembled new systems and sub-systems from drawings and schematics supplied by engineering department.
• Assisted in the design of new products or modifications to existing products for improved performance.
• Developed detailed reports documenting test results for analysis by engineers.
• Provided technical support services to customers via phone or email communication.
• Operated specialized diagnostic tools used to identify system faults.
• Analyzed data collected during testing to determine root cause of failure.
• Utilized a variety of hand tools including soldering irons, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, wire strippers and crimpers.
• Provided training sessions for junior technicians on proper use of test equipment and techniques for troubleshooting complex systems.
• Responded promptly to emergency service requests from customers in order to prevent further damage or disruption of service.
• Troubleshot systems and equipment and ran tests to make effective recommendations.
• Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
• Disassembled and repaired damaged sections and fabricated replacements.
• Operated various diagnostic tools to determine repair plans.
• Cleaned, maintained and properly stocked company vehicle to prepare for required duties.
• Used bolts, rivets and screws to fasten parts.
• Adjusted or modified equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.

• Went from 1st grade through 12th grade
• Studied math in my high school class. Played football and baseball and trac
• Graduated from high school. I
• Went on a scholarship in track to Tyler junior College. Lost my scholarship on the account lack of interest.
• Then went to Jacksonville Junior College on a ministerial scholarship. Graduated in January.
• Went to Stephan F.Austin College in east, Texas
• Went to work at an electrical company where I got my license to do electrical work.
• I then went to work for the school district where I took several classes in computer science and I got several awards in the completion of special programs for planning the design and construction of several schools.
• I have enough experience, time invested in my work to get a master degree.
• I have taken almost 30 hours of seminary work.
• Major in mathematics and minored in physical education and sports medicine

Member of the college basketball program for two years at the junior college level.