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(xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

 

patient-focused ordained minister specializing in congregational leadership, public speaking, and community relations eager to offer experience toward supporting an ethical employer in spiritual and end-of-life care services.

 

profile of qualifications

 

         top-performer who excels at empathizing with those suffering the loss of a loved one within various healthcare environments.

         integral leader who demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of hospice philosophy of care, as well as palliative care.

         excellent communicator who establishes nurturing professional relationships with individuals of varying cultural and economic backgrounds, including maintaining supportive rapport with families and those coping with terminal illness and end-of-life care.

         ambitious team player who manages multiple tasks within high-pressure situations to optimize care of sensitive circumstances.

 

key areas of expertise

 

diverse worship services                     bereavement care                                community relations                     budget control / prep

sacraments administering                    sick / end-of-life visits                    pre-marriage counseling                 administrative support

wedding / funeral officiating             strategic planning / analysis              youth ministries / camps             committee management

 

professional synopsis

 

pastoral care

         apply dynamic leadership talents toward leading large-scale congregations, including providing high-quality pastoral care though scripture, the sacraments, appropriate touch, attentive listening, and presence at various situations within member lives.

         utilize broad scope of professional services knowledge toward understanding all phases of bereavement processes.

         strategically steer all facets of congregation operations and fiscal activities, including contributing sharp analytical abilities toward evaluating issues, addressing processes, and developing targeted solutions to enhance overall efficiency.

         play a vital role in sustaining positive public relations by directing efforts to represent employers favorably within the local community, along with building relations with leaders, supervising charitable programs, and coordinating financial processes.

 

communications

         demonstrate strong communication skills toward organizing and delivering powerful, articulate, and interactive presentations that keep small- to large-sized audiences engaged, and are instrumental in motivating them to a higher level of human potential.

         develop valuable networks and build strategic alliances, including engaging in cross-functional activities to find common ground with an ever-widening range of stakeholders within the local community.

         establish short-term objectives and action plans, and create long-term initiatives with the assistance of committees, paid staff, and volunteers within mission-driven organizations.

 

problem-solving

         identify internal and external politics impacting the work of each organization served, and approach each problem situation with a clear perception of organizational and political realities while concurrently recognizing the impact of courses of action.

         effectively negotiate, convey, and / or defend simple-to-complex concepts, ideas, and proposals among key individuals such as all levels of ministry personnel, external counterparts, local community leaders, and the general public.

 

professional experience

 

senior pastor, emanuel s lutheran church (1,100 members), seguin, tx                                                         2007 c present

pastor, st. john s lutheran church (360 members), goliad, tx                                                                                   2002 c 2007

pastor, trinity lutheran church (130 members), orange, tx                                                                                     2001 c 2002

 

education & professional development

 

master of divinity                                                                                                                            wartburg theological seminary

bachelor of arts in history                                                                                                                      university of saskatchewan

diploma of biblical studies                                                                                                   lutheran collegiate bible institute

 

mini mba program (faith-based organizations emphasis)                                                                       university of st. thomas

leadership skills for managers certificate program                                                              the university of texas at austin

shrm essentials of human resource management certificate program               the university of texas at arlington

 

certificate in end-of-life care                                                                                                                           texas state university

clinical training (chaplain acute & extended units)                                                                                    austin state hospital

continuing education (death, dying & mourning / grief counseling & therapy / grieving children)                              location