Matthew Lewis
Ministry Leader
Experienced Ministry Leader with a strong background in pastoral care and counseling. Skilled in providing emotional support and guidance to individuals facing challenges. Proficient in leading worship services and delivering impactful sermons. Led the Shelter Staff at Union Gospel Mission Men's Shelter in loving and caring for the shelter clients.
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Spokane, WA, United States
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Church Planter/Pastor
Grafted Movement Church
12/2020 - 07/2023, Spokane, WA
Grafted was a small church comprised mainly of underprivileged individuals experiencing significant social and physical challenges. Supported many people in becoming active participants in a faith community for the first time.
Helped Multiple People come to Faith in Jesus.
Led and organized two weekly meetings.
Contact : Stephen Sommerville - 509-***-****
Day Desk Suprvisor
Union Gospel Mission
09/2017 - 07/2020, Spokane, WA
8 Men I supervised gained employment at the UGM,
including one man, Tyler, who applied for and took on the position I vacated after leaving.
The Shelter saw the lowest number of Hands on Security Measures up until that point under my leadership.
I implemented and maintained Monthly Team Department Meetings for the first time in the Departments History. Contact : Gabe Shippam - ****@***********.***
Respite Operations Assistant
House of Charity/Catholic Charities
05/2016 - 06/2017, Spokane, WA
Led Multiple Clients to Faith in Jesus.
Drug a man inside to save him from freezing to death. Assisted up to 20 Clients in making it to medical meetings and other social service appointments.
Contact : Amanda Fowler - 509-***-****
CERTIFICATES
Mental Health First Aid (10/2016 - Present)
EDUCATION
Pastoral Ministry/Biblical Theology
Multnomah University
08/2008 - 12/2012, Portland, OR
SKILLS
Empathetic Listening Leadership
Speaking and Presenting Crisis Management
Cultural Awareness Conflict Resolution
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Lots- Examples Available Upon Request (e.g.
Churches, SNAP, Shelters)
Organization
09/1996 - Present,
HONOR AWARDS
Youth Leadership Spokane Certificate
(09/2002 - 03/2003)
Leadership Spokane
INTERESTS
Fitness and Nutrition Psychology Sociology
Spirituality Counseling Reading Hiking
History The Bible Social Justice
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