Pastor, chaplain
Resume:
David Edgar
Pastor/Chaplain/Hospice
Contact
Vineland, NJ08360
************@*****.***
Objective
My desire is to relocate to the area called the panhandle in Florida, in a desire to be near part of my family who have been stationed in Destin with the USAF. While doing so, I desire to fulfill my life calling, which is shepherding people, through their moments of trauma, life threatening or life ending and to be there when most needed. To bring comfort, hope and peace.
Education
M.A.R. Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia. Graduated 2009
B.Th. Canadian Nazarene
British Columbia.
Graduated 1987
Hospice related lifelong learning through Amedisys Academy.
Experience
1996-2001
Chaplain • volunteer • Inspira, formerly Newcombe Hospital
August 2010 - present
Chaplain • Hospice • Amedisys Compassionate Care
September 2001 - 2010
Pastor • lead pastor • Grace Community Church
2010 – present bi- vocational lead pastor.
Teaching, counseling, ( individuals, couples) sacraments, funerals, weddings, dedications etc
Key Skills
Ability to Communicate
Ability to relate, empathize. This requires an active listening skill which I have developed over the years.
Music ability with guitar
Life skills developed from living in different cultures.
Life lessons from a cancer journey that made me a better caregiver. I can relate to the struggles of others.
Authenticity and love for others
I enjoy walking alongside others.
A sense of humor.
Communication
preaching and teaching each week, relating life and scripture to all age groups.
I am privileged to share and pray daily with my hospice team.
Interdisciplinary team meetings requires communications, both written and verbal.
Bereavement support with compassionate listening.
I have published a devotional book called, Christmas Ancestry which relates the Christmas genealogy and its message to moments of my cancer journey.
For the community and work I have facilitated Chaplain Café, Cancer café and death café.
Leadership
Training other Chaplains
Training other leaders and workers, mentoring, discipling.
Board member for Vineland soccer Association
Soccer Coach
References. Available if needed
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