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Mcneil Island, Washington

This role primarily revolves around nurturing the spiritual and emotional well-being of incarcerated individuals: organizing and leading religious services, offering counseling to residents on matters of faith and personal development and providing essential emotional support during challenging moments. This includes fostering collaboration among diverse.

Chehalis, Washington, United States

In this role, I served a congregation marked by a unique mix of individuals—some hoping to preserve traditional practices and others eager to adapt to future needs. I approached this division by emphasizing our shared goal of working toward a better world, fostering unity and understanding among members despite differing perspectives. I led the.

Dunseith, Overly & Rolette ND

In overseeing the three congregations of the MVM parish, I served communities with deep-rooted histories and close intergenerational ties, some families stretching across five generations. Two of these congregations were founded as pioneer churches, each approaching their 150-year anniversaries, while another, located near the Turtle Mountain reservation.

Alexandria, Minnesota

In this interim chaplaincy role at Knute Nelson Health Care, I guided residents and staff through a period of transition while balancing the facility’s need for stability with my own synod transition from NW MN to Eastern ND. This 7-month assignment was a mutually beneficial match, allowing me to focus on pastoral care, consistent scheduling and.

St Cloud, MN

In this role, I provided spiritual and pastoral care to Veterans and staff at a 600 bed VA hospital setting, with primary responsibilities in the Community Living Center (CLC) and addiction and recovery programs. Additional rounds included urgent care and the infusion clinic, where continuity of care was essential. During my tenure, I also completed six.

Rollag, MN

During my vicarage, I fully engaged in all aspects of ministry across three congregations, embracing a blend of rural and close-knit community life on the edge of the North Woods and the Great Plains. I preached weekly, regularly led Bible studies and confirmation classes at each church and in local assisted living homes, and provided pastoral care through.

Alexandria, MN

As owner and carpenter, I managed all aspects of operations, including bidding, consulting with clients, hiring and training staff, purchasing materials, cost control and ensuring compliance with licensing requirements. Our work primarily involved weatherization projects in partnership with community action programs throughout greater Minnesota.

Alexandria, MN

In this role as the weekend shift supervisor at an injection molding plant, I oversaw operations and staff training for a decade, with responsibilities that included scheduling staff and press operations, ensuring quality control, and emphasizing workplace safety and effective material handling. Automation was a central focus, as was efficient setup and.

Master'S Degree, Divinity/Ministry

With a focus on multicultural ministry and chaplaincy, my seminary education provided a foundation in biblical studies, pastoral care.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Philosophy

I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota, with a focus on the philosophy of language. My studies also.

Associate Of Applied Science, Computer And Voice Networking

Activities and Societies: I was active in Business Professionals of America (B.P.A.), where I competed in networking concepts, placing.