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Rev. Dr. Lawrence Michael Cameron
Chicago, IL 60643
Rev Dr Lawrence Michael Cameron, OAC
Senior Minister at Bethany Union Church
Greater Chicago Area
Nonprofit Organization Management
Current 1. Bethany Union Church,
2. Coleman Stewardship Services,
Inc.,
3. Clarity Central Consulting
Previous 1. Van Buren County Mental
Health,
2. Christ's Church at Ballard's
Corner,
3. Oglethorpe, Inc.
Education 1. Abilene Christian University
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Background
Summary
I have prepared myself with a solid education, experienced a host of multicultural environments, led a diverse group of
paid and volunteer staff, developed and implemented creative program solutions, calmed stormy seas of discontent and
conflict, managed traumatic and critical incidents, taught leadership and mentored many a fine soul. I can step into any
situation and help make it better, perform greater or dig deeper and find what it needs to thrive. I am eccentric in nature
and free in spirit and I deliver great outcomes. I have a passion for living and I believe leadership is about influence by
design and example. My education has taught me what any good education should and that is I know how to learn. I
can learn, adapt, and make things happen. Specialties: My specialities are working with people in crisis and critical
situations or in situations that have become stuck, stale or boring. I help humans help each other with the gifts and
graces they already have at their disposal to facilitate successful outcomes for growth. By being well versed in the
ancients coupled with post-modern, evidence-based skills, and a postive-psychology approach I bring to the table skills
and gifts not matched by single careers persons. My passion to see organizations and people thrive is contagious and I
promote a spiritual, emotional, psychological and relational wellness which is attractive and readily embraced by
people and groups. I have been blessed to be a part of helping every church I have served grow in numbers, program,
disciples, financial stability, spiritual and emotional health. I am a gifted a leader, preacher/teacher and I love Christ
and His church. I am a peacemaker and strive to bring a non-anxious presence to where I am called to serve. I model
and live a life of service. The best way to care for oneself is to care for everyone!
Experience
Senior Minister
Bethany Union Church
October 2013 – Present (6 months)Chicago, ILL
Called to serve as the Settled Pastor of Bethany Union Church beginning Oct. 1, 2013. Bethany Union is an
Interdenominational Community Church founded in 1872 by 14 persons of 7 different denominations. After the great
fire of Chicago when some of the population moved further out from downtown the only Protestant Church in the
Beverly area of Chicago was a German Lutheran Church and all of its services were in German. So 14 souls of various
denominations covenanted together to begin a place of worship in English that would make denominational ties
secondary to the worship of God and the service to humankind and founded Bethany Union. The people of BUC
continue to be a strong and positive presence with the best yet to come.
Bethany Union Church of Chicago Logo
Capitol Campaign and Stewardship Program Specialist
Coleman Stewardship Services, Inc.
October 2012 – Present (1 year 6 months)Midwest
Coleman SSI has helped over 500 churches in the past 40 years reach their stewardship needs and launch faithful,
Kingdom-honoring Capitol Campaigns. I am an associate stewardship specialist that helps create finanical
programming, capitol campaigns and stewardship programs for churches and other institutions.
Crisis Clinician, Conflict Resolution, Coaching & Counseling
Clarity Central Consulting
September 1993 – Present (20 years 7 months)Midwest/Chicago
Coaching, Spiritual Direction, Crisis and Conflict work. Trauma Response. Individualized programming for agencies
and churches. Retreats, workshops and seminars. Spiritual guidance and direction for individuals and churches. This is
a private practice that has helped numerous individuals, churches and businesses over the almost 20 years of its
existence. I serve as the CEO and director and manage all contracts, review all work and do all the administration.
Services provided may be viewed at our website page; www.claritycentral.com
recommendation
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Jerome Sr.
Assistant Professor at United Theological Seminary
I know Dr. Cameron as a professor at Ashland Theological Seminary where I earned a masters and doctorate degree in
Pastoral Counseling. He served as my supervisor and professor. I received excellent training under his supervision and
was able to...View
Outpatient Clinician
Van Buren County Mental Health
December 2012 – September 2013 (10 months)Van Buren County, Michigan
Provide outpatient mental and behavioral health therapy to citizens of Van Buren County, Michigan through the
VBCMH Authority. Including writing assessments, diagnosising and treating a full spectrum of mental and behavioral
health diseases. Duties include carrying a case load of 90 persons, monitoring psychiatric care and medicines, writing
treatment plans, evaluating and documenting progress and promoting wellness in every aspect of humanity. I also
serve as one of the Counties On Call after-hours clinicians and respond county-wide to any and all crisis mental health
concerns and hospitalizations.
Interim Senior Pastor
Christ's Church at Ballard's Corner
January 2013 – June 2013 (6 months)Sparta, Michigan
Christ's Church at Ballard's Corner was built in 1862 and stands as a house of prayer and worship in the same original
place and building. It stands as an "undenominational church" with links to the Church of Christ movement. It is Elder
led and I am responsible for the preaching and teaching on Sunday mornings.
Corporate Outreach Specialist
Oglethorpe, Inc.
October 2012 – January 2013 (4 months)South Bend, Indiana Area
Networking with Hospitals, Agenicies, Clinics and Providers to share opportunities for in-patient behavioral health and
substance abuse treatment.
Interim Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church in Michigan City, IN
January 2012 – June 2012 (6 months)Michigan City, IN
Interim Pastor of First United Methodist Church of Michigan City, IN Hired to utilize skills and education in conflict
management and crisis resolution to stabilize and heal congregation in preparation of their soon to be placed full time
pastor in July 2012
recommendations
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John Vander Wagen III
Retired
I have been acquainted with the Reverend Lawrence Cameron for just over eight months. He is knowledgeable,
informative View
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Cindy Reynolds
Clergy, at United Methodist Church
Rev Dr. Lawrence Cameron helped a congregation work through conflict, reach healing and readiness to receive their
new...View
Senior Pastor
Pilgrim Church in Toledo, Ohio
January 2000 – June 2011 (11 years 6 months)
Was the team leader of an urban church that went from dying to thriving and began ministries that fed, clothed,
educated, helped with recovery and built community.
recommendations, including:
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Rev.Phillip Battle Jr.
Pastor at New Light Temple Baptist Church
Rev. Cameron is an excellent preacher, teacher, author and life-long follower of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Ellis Young
Senior Minister at Pilgrim Church
It is with great pleasure that I recommend Dr Cameron professionally. He is an excellent Minister, teacher, and mentor.
Senior Pastor
Calvary Reformed Church in Southgate, MI
March 1994 – December 1999 (5 years 10 months)
Made stable and growing a small suburban church that went from zero outreach to having a real life and influence in
the community with a food bank, a day care, recovery meetings and a counseling center.
Certifications
Spiritual Direction
Hsyichia School of Spritual Direction
August 2003 – Present
Medical Hypnotherapy
American Association of Hypnotherapists
1993 – Present
Volunteer Experience & Causes
Board of Directors
TEECH Foundation
November 2013Economic Empowerment
The TEECH Foundation oversees several educational and recovery programs for youth and adults in Chicago. It helps
people learn new skills to live sober, free and productive lives. I serve on the Board of Directors and I am also
interfacing and relating with the adult TEECH program that teaches Recovery skills and Green Cleaning on a daily
basis.
Causes you care about:
• Civil Rights and Social Action
• Economic Empowerment
• Education
• Human Rights
• Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
• Poverty Alleviation
• Social Services
Projects
Nazrite Press(Link)
June 2013
Private, New Publishing House looking for authors ready to get their books into print. "Helping the Holy Find Ink."
Courses
Independent Coursework
• Interfaith Spiritual Direction (Hesychia School)
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) (2 Units)
• Hesychia School of Spiritual Directors (Certified Director)
• American Hypnosis Training Academy, Inc (Practitioner of Hypnosis)
Publications
Soul Wise(Link)
Express Press, Lima, Ohio
March 20, 1998
A historical journey of the theological anthropolgy of the Judiac-Christian faith.
Twelve Deep Breaths(Link)
Publish America
February 20, 2009
Faith morphs and moves and collects many culturally packages along the way. This book debunks several of the
beloved "holy cows" the Church and it's faith has adopted and dragged along that would be totally unfamiliar to the
early believers.
The 4 Voices of Love & The Seven Seasons of Forgiveness(Link)
Amazon/Createspace
September 1, 2012
Love and Forgiveness go hand in hand. To love well one needs to forgive often, and to forgive often one needs to love
well. Forgiveness has many seasons. All are good, just different.
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Rev Dr Lawrence Michael Cameron, OAC
Senior Minister at Bethany Union Church
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www.thenewpilgrim.org
Do You Want to Be Happy?(Link)
Nazrite Press
October 7, 2012
An interactive workbook that takes you on a 42 day journey that helps you "Get Your Happy On!"
Anger Reboot(Link)
Nazrite Press
October 8, 2012
A workbook for small group facilitators leading anger management groups that uses the best practices of cognitive
behavioral therapy.
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Rev Dr Lawrence Michael Cameron, OAC
Senior Minister at Bethany Union Church
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www.thenewpilgrim.org
Stinking Thinking
Nazrite Press
July 15, 2013
This is a workbook that may be used by individuals or groups to flush out maladaptive cognitions and deal with
cognitive distortions that keep them "stuck, sick and failing." It lists 70 common maladaptive cognitions and explores
them in such a way the worker of the book can identify, grasp and purge the power of their "Stinking Thinking" and
live a life of sanity, serenity and wholeness.
Skills & Endorsements
Top Skills
• 66Pastoral Counseling
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• 60Pastoral Care
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• 54Preaching
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• 46Spiritual Direction
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• 43Psychotherapy
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• 38Community Outreach
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• 31Conflict Resolution
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• 25Leadership
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• 24Religious Studies
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• 19Grief Counseling
Rev Dr Lawrence also knows about...
• 18Public Speaking
• 16Ministry Development
• 14Addiction Recovery
• 13Group Therapy
• 13Post Traumatic Stress
• 10Praise & Worship
• 9Stress Management
• 9Critical Incident...
• 9Public Relations
• 8Religious Education
• 8Non-profits
• 7Crisis Management
• 7Consulting
• 6Storytelling
• 6Workshop Facilitation
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Education
Abilene Christian University
Graduate Course in Mediation and Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution and Restoration
2013 – 2013
Trinity College of the Bible and Trinity Theological Seminary
D.R.S., Theological Anthropology
1997 – 2002
The dissertation written as the final course work for this degree explored the historic, developmental theology
concerning the doctrine of Man. A Judiac-Christian emphasis explored the writings of the ancients, biblical exegesis
and historical dialog as the Doctrine of Man was created and changed over the history of the Western and Eastern
Church. It concludes that the present popular doctrines of what a human being is, has morphed, adapted and adopted
over the years and now includes more of Greek philosopy concepts then it does historic Biblical teachings. The
conclusion is drawn from a Biblical Theology viewpoint and states that a human being is a single, unified material
being with a spiritual awareness. In a nutshell; We don't have souls. We are souls.
Ashland University
Doctor of Ministry, Pastoral Care and Counseling
1989 – 1991
My degree took me through the present day schools of practice in the field of Mental Health Counseling and Pastoral
Care. Schools of thought in the Cognitive sceinces and behavioral management were utilized to draw a clear line of
connection between them and the Biblical insights which are employed in a synthesis of an approach entitled,
"Paradigm Therapy." This therapy was utilized for evidence based application with juvenile populations. The work
completed with this degree afforded me the opportunity to apply for and obtain a full license in the State of Michigan
as a Professional Counselor.
Methodist Theological School in Ohio
Masters of Divinity, Pastoral
1981 – 1985
This four year Masters degree covered a multitude of disciplines to inlcude Pastoral Care, Preaching, Teaching, Bible,
Church History, Administration, Ethics and Theology. During this degree time I recieved a grant to study abroad and
spent several months in Europe and the Middle East documenting, filming and studying the great historical sites of
Christendom. While in the Middle East I spent the majority of my time in Israel and took a position at the Kibbutz
Ramat Rachel were I studied with an international group of students.
Albion College
B.A., Religious Studies
1979 – 1981
Albion College provided me with a solid Liberal Arts education that included a variety of subjects. My major was in
Religious Studies and it was seasoned with classes in English, Psychology, Biology, Physical Eduction, Political
Science, Sociology, Art History and various other electives for my core.
Activities and Societies: Member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and competed with the track team.
Additional Info
Interests
1.
Advancing the Kingdom and helping humans remember God!
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Personal Details
2.
January 15
Birthday
Married
Marital Status
Advice for Contacting Rev Dr Lawrence
3.
I can be reached at 734/652-1471 or email at ***********@*****.*** I am presently residing in Chicago, IL.
Honors & Awards
Additional Honors & Awards
Diplomat Status with the American Psychotherapists Association.
Recognized by the American Pastoral Counselors Association as a Pastoral Counselor Educator
Recommendations
• Received (6)
• Given (2)
Crisis Clinician, Conflict Resolution, Coaching & Counseling
1.
Clarity Central Consulting
Jerome Sr.
Assistant Professor at United Theological Seminary
I know Dr. Cameron as a professor at Ashland Theological Seminary where I earned a masters and doctorate degree in
Pastoral Counseling. He served as my supervisor and professor. I received excellent training under his supervision and
was able to sit for the state examination upon completion of the masters program. Dr. Cameron is an excellent clinician
and supervisor. He...more
August 27, 2012, Jerome reported to Rev Dr Lawrence at Clarity Central Consulting
Interim Senior Pastor
2.
First United Methodist Church in Michigan City, IN
John Vander Wagen III
Retired
I have been acquainted with the Reverend Lawrence Cameron for just over eight months. He is knowledgeable,
informative, inspirational, friendly and warm. He is also firm and decisive; a leader with solid collaborative skills, a
team builder. Biblically there are few, with whom I have been associated, that have as strong an understanding of the
Bible as Pastor Cameron...more
August 28, 2012, John worked with Rev Dr Lawrence at First United Methodist Church in Michigan City, IN
Cindy Reynolds
Clergy, at United Methodist Church
Rev Dr. Lawrence Cameron helped a congregation work through conflict, reach healing and readiness to receive their
new pastor. He was excellent at helping learn to work together and trust each other again and to see hope for their
future. He did this while providing excellent sermons, theological teaching, and pastoral care.
August 25, 2012, Cindy was Rev Dr Lawrence's client
Senior Pastor
3.
Pilgrim Church in Toledo, Ohio
Rev.Phillip Battle Jr.
Pastor at New Light Temple Baptist Church
Rev. Cameron is an excellent preacher, teacher, author and life-long follower of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His
innovative, no-nonsense approach to Christianity as a life-style rather than a religion is reflected in all aspects of his
living. Pastor Cameron is a testament of the redemptive power of the cross. His genuine concern for everyday people is
seen in the various...more
August 29, 2012, Rev.Phillip was Rev Dr Lawrence's client
Ellis Young
Senior Minister at Pilgrim Church
It is with great pleasure that I recommend Dr Cameron professionally. He is an excellent Minister, teacher, and mentor.
He is fully dedicated to the tasks that he is involved in, and will be an asset to any company or organization.
August 25, 2012, Ellis reported to Rev Dr Lawrence at Pilgrim Church in Toledo, Ohio
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