Pastoral Supply Minister - Various churches in Memphis - Memphis, Tennessee
(2022-03)
- Deliver Sunday messages to congregations in when the pastor is on leave from pulpit- Liberation Community Presbyterian Church (USA), Grace Presbyterian Church (USA), North Star Community Church, Grace United Methodist Church
- Participate in community funeral services, programs
- Created a presentation, "The Blues, Holiday Blues" reflecting on grief informed by blues music and song.
Temporary Pastor - Bethel Presbyterian Church USA - Memphis, TN
(2017-04 - 2022-03)
- Planned and conducted worship services and worked with key church leaders to carry out the church's mission.
- Actively listened to individuals' request confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Offered pastoral leadership as Moderator of the session.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry as this aging congregation prepared to cease ministry at that location after 110 years.
- Offered pastoral support to individuals experiencing grief and bereavement.
Staff Chaplain - Methodist -Le Bonheur Healthcare-University - Memphis, TN
(2008-11 - 2012-09)
- Supplied Spiritual care for diverse religious needs of patients, family, and staff such as bereavement and grief support.
- Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, support, prayer, and scripture.
- Communicated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to obtain pertinent information regarding patient's condition, family dynamics, and health team understanding of the need for spiritual care.
- Responded to code blues and other emergencies to verify patient identity and engage family and support family.
- Counseled and provided care to patients with life-threatening illnesses to help families respond effectively to approaching death of a loved one.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Comforted family members offered attentive listening and a high level of emotional support.
- Provided spiritual care through guidance, emotional care and direct care to clients, family members and staff.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Navigated electronic charting to document patient and family interactions.
- Organized and implemented a spirituality group on inpatient acute behavior health unit.
Oncology Chaplain - University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital - Birmingham, AL
(2002-01 - 2008-11)
- Same description as above.
- Led continuing education presentations over ten for healthcare staff with evaluations 3.8/4.0.
- Officiated special services such blessing of hands, baptisms, and retirements.
- Participated in team building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional care.
- Created a Spirituality assessment.
- Served on hospice and palliative team.
