Executive Director Professional Practice

Honorable Reverend Doctor Kwame O. Abayomi

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Baltimore, MD 21206

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e-mail:*************@*****.***

ORDINATION

Deacon—May, 1982, Bishop Frederick D. Wertz, Baltimore-Washington Confereence,

United Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD

Elder—June, 1986, Bishop Joseph H. Yeakel, Baltimore-Washington Conference

United Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD

EDUCATION

Howard University Divinity School D. Min.

Washington, D.C. Administration

Wesley Theological Seminary M. Div.

Washington, D.C. Counseling

University of District of Columbia B.A.

Washington, D.C. Political Science

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Chaplain (Intermittent, GS-12) (June 24, 2018-June 24, 2019)

209 West Fayette Street, Suite 438

Baltimore, MD 21201 (40hrs./wk.)

Interview Veterans to conduct spiritual assessments.

Provide in-depth pastoral counseling to individual Veteran and family members and demonstrating sensitivity to the religious needs and requirements of each other and each individual Veteran.

Arrange needed special services, including rites and sacraments and providing bereavement support when needed.

Conduct weekly regularly scheduled worship services.

Prepare and deliver sermons or formal worship services.

Provide ward services for those individuals who are unable to attend regularly scheduled services.

Conduct periodic needs assessments of assigned populations served by the facility.

Develop programs of spiritual care that include spiritual assessment, direct pastoral care, and program evaluation components.

Select religious materials that will be used therapeutically for assigned Veteran populations in collaboration of Chief Chaplain and Chaplain Department staff.

Coordinate religious club meetings, religious awareness groups, and interfaith meetings as called for by population served.

Evaluate the need for volunteer assistance in the religious program and to exercise appropriate supervision of volunteers utilized in the program.

Serve as a mentor/preceptor for new chaplains, chaplain residents, and chaplain students.

Provide counsel on medical ethical issues, such as Advance Directives, in the context of the Veteran's religious faith perspective.

Communicate effectively with persons of diverse races, cultures, religions, nationalities, ages, and persons having varying types and degrees of disability to understand and address their specific needs.

Provide support and encouragement to primary family members and friends to be present and supportive as they are able in response to regular and emergent needs of the Veteran.

Participate actively on interdisciplinary teams, groups and committees to assure that the religious and spiritual dimensions of health and wellness are addressed in all aspects of the Medical Center's holistic Veteran care.

Develop and conduct pastoral care classes concerning outpatient ministry and telehealth chaplaincy for the chaplain staff, residents and students.

Advance positive community relations through the development of relationships with local pastors, church groups and community organizations.

Seek other clinical staff chaplains or clergy person in the community for religious/pastoral care service that he or she cannot provide.

Document care in electronic medical records and protecting sensitive information from loss, disclosure, or alteration.

Chaplain Assistant

Comprehensive Work Training (CWT)

V.A. Medical Center

10 North Greene Street

Baltimore, MD 21201 (August, 2017-June 24, 2018) (30hrs./wk.)

Worked as Chaplain’s Assistant in Chaplain’s Office.

Attended and completed one (1) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Unit

at Perry Point V.A. Hospital, Perry Point, MD.

Conducted a weekly Protestant Worship Services at Perry Point Chapel.

Co-facilitated, weekly Grief/Bereavement Group..

Developed Curriculum and training material for a 12-week, Moral Injury Group.

* Participated in weekly Inter-Disciplinary Team Meetings.

* Completed 50-hour, “Critical Incident Stress Management” (CISM) Course.

* Served as consultant to multidisciplinary treatment team.

* Possess in-depth knowledge of related professional fields, particularly the Behavioral

Sciences

* Understood and have the ability to respond to the particular concerns and issues pertaining to

treatment of veterans.

Knowledgeable of the structure, regulations, practices, and programs of healthcare delivery systems.

Interpreted and applied a body of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in professional practice.

Developed and maintained liaisons with a variety of outside organizations and volunteers.

Founder/Executive Director

UMOJA Housing Corporation

Washington DC (January, 2000 – 2012) (25hrs/wk.)

Developed and operated a 501(c)3 housing corporation.

Developed and built a 74-unit, low-income rental housing project in Baltimore, costing $11.2 million dollars in 2004.

Organized and developed two (2) projects in a third-world countries: Books Across Africa--organized a shipment of $100,000 of new text books and $80,000 dollars of medicine to establish a clinic and support a school in a village in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Program Manager

Strong Fathers/Strong Families

Baltimore MD 21205; (March, 2009 – December, 2011) (40hrs/wk.)

Served as supervisor of 8 caseworkers.

Provided daily management, program evaluation/review, data

collection/collation, and service delivery to clients.

Developed an ancillary GED/High School Diploma component to the

program.

Served as a consultant/expert to a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Utilized in-depth knowledge of related professional fields, particularly in the behavioral sciences.

Understood and responded to the particular concerns and issues pertaining to treatment of veterans in the program.

Utilized knowledge of the structure, regulations, practices, and programs of healthcare delivery systems.

Interpreted and applied a body of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in professional practice.

Developed and maintained liaisons with a variety of outside organizations.

Chaplain Intern

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Baltimore, MD; (March – August, 2009) (20hrs./wk.)

Completed a Level-II, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accreditation program.

Led weekly worship services for patients and staff in Hospital Chapel.

Provided pastoral care to bed-ridden patients and staff.

Counseled patients concerning spiritual, physical health, and personal issues.

Served as a consultant to a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of related professional fields, particularly in the behavioral sciences.

Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to respond to, the particular concerns and issues pertaining to treatment of veterans in the hospital.

Demonstrated knowledge of the structure, regulations, practices, and programs of healthcare delivery systems.

Interpreted and applied a body of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in professional practice.

Developed and maintained liaisons with a variety of outside organizations.

City-Councilman: 6th Council District,

Baltimore, MD (1995 - 2004) (32hrs./wk.)

Served as a City Councilman for 10 years.

Served as Chairman of several standing committees: Public Safety,

Housing, and Public Health

Supervised 9 administrative and clerical staff.

Analyzed and understood the implications of proposed legislation.

Appointed nominees to leadership posts, and/or approved such

appointments.

Debated the merits of proposed bills and amendments.

Developed expertise in subject matters related to committee assignments.

Enacted two (2) historic laws and regulations: Regulation of Bounty Hunters, and Voting Rights for Ex-Offenders.

Adjunct Professor

United Theological Seminary

Dayton, Ohio; (2002 – 2005) (10hrs./wk.)

Taught Urban & Community Development Track for Doctor of Ministry

Degree.

Prepared course materials, syllabi, classroom/homework assignments.

Prepared and delivered lectures on such topics as: ethics, logic, historical and contemporary religious thought and issues.

Evaluated and graded students class and homework, assignments, and

papers.

Adjunct Professor

Sojourner-Douglass College

Baltimore Maryland; (2001 – 2005) (9hrs./wk.)

Taught Political Science in undergraduate and graduate level courses.

Prepared course materials, syllabi, classroom/homework assignments.

Evaluated and graded student’s classroom, homework assignments, tests, examinations, and papers.

Wrote evaluations of textbooks used in Political Science Department.

Counselor/Marriage & Family Therapist

Howard Academy for Boys

Cooksville, Maryland; (1984 – 1986) (40hrs.wk.)

Responsibilities included personal and developmental care of residents and their families in a therapeutic facility for delinquent boys.

Provided individual and group therapy for residents and their families using Multi-Family Group (MFG), and Individual Family Group (IFG).

Provided oversight of intake/referral procedures.

Developed and implemented individual treatment plans for clients and families.

Maintained case files that contain progress notes, evaluations, and recommendation.

Served as consultant or expert to a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of related professional fields, particularly in the behavioral sciences.

Demonstrated knowledge of the structure, regulations, practices, and programs of healthcare delivery systems.

Interpreted and applied a body of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in professional practice.

Developed and maintained liaisons with a variety of outside organizations.

Counselor

Sykesville Shelter Home

Sykesville, Maryland; (1983 – 1984) (40hrs./wk.)

Provided supervision of facility during night shift.

Conducted individual and group therapy sessions.

Conducted emergency intake screening.

Served as consultant or expert to a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of related professional fields, particularly in the behavioral sciences.

Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to respond to, the particular concerns and issues pertaining to treatment of veterans in the program.

Demonstrated knowledge of the structure, regulations, practices, and programs of healthcare delivery systems.

Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply a body of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in professional practice.

Developed and maintain liaisons with a variety of outside organizations.

Counselor

Ionia Whipper Home for Girls

Washington, District of Columbia; (1981 – 1982) (40hrs./wk.)

Provided daily supervision of residents in a facility for "Battered and Abused" females.

Provided individual, family, and crisis therapy counseling.

Taught communication skills for individual and family enrichment.

Provided case management, liaison/coordination of social services with community programs, agencies, hospitals and schools.

Counselor

Boys Village

Cheltenham, Maryland; (1970 – 1974) (40hrs./wk.)

Provided daily supervision of residents in a facility for adjudicated male youth.

Implemented short/long term treatment plans for residents.

Coordinated adult, youth, and family therapy groups.

Conducted "Drug-Awareness" groups.

Maintained case files that included diagnostic evaluations, daily-

activity log, and progress notes.

Counselor

Maryland Training School for Boys

Baltimore, Maryland; (1969 – 1970) (40hrs./wk.)

Provided daily supervision of youth in a juvenile facility.

Counseled residents in group and individual sessions.

Maintained case files: diagnostic evaluations, daily-activity log, and progress notes.

PASTORAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Pastor

Ark of Safety Christian Church

Upper Marlboro, MD (December, 2017-Present) (10hrs./wk.)

Serve as an Assistant Pastor of 800-member congregation.

Conduct and preach worship services on a monthly-basis.

Coordinate the “Set The Captives Free Prison Ministry.”

Conduct and facilitate the on-going Greif/Bereavement Group.

Teach weekly Bible Study for Men.

Senior Minister

Unity United Methodist Church

Baltimore, Maryland; (1989 – 2006) (48hrs./wk.)

Supervised and directed the pastoral care and spiritual nurture of

450-member congregation in Baltimore City.

Managed the daily fiscal and programmatic administration of church.

Supervised 12 ministerial, and 23 volunteer staff.

Served as Executive Director/President of several community-based

Organizations (CBO'S): Harlem Park Neighborhood Council, Inc.;

UMOJA Housing Corporation; Wholistic Counseling, Inc.; Harlem Square.

Community Association, and UMOJA Head Start Academy having a combined annual budget of $2.6 million dollars.

Taught, preached, counseled, trained and led worship services, classes, community forums, and meetings.

Served as a consultant to a multidisciplinary treatment team of health-care

professionals, social workers, educators, counselors, and parole and probation

personnel.

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of related professional fields, particularly in the behavioral sciences.

Demonstrated knowledge of the structure, regulations, practices, and programs of healthcare delivery systems.

Interpreted and applied rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in professional practice

Developed and maintained liaisons with a variety of outside organizations.

Senior Minister

Christ United Methodist Church -

Aquasco, Maryland; (1986 – 1989) (40hrs./wk.)

Managed the pastoral care, spiritual nurture, fiscal and programmatic administration of a 345-member congregation.

Preached, taught, counseled, and trained staff and members.

Managed operating budget in excess of $228,000.

Senior Minister

St. Luke - Mt. Gregory United Methodist Charge

Sykesville, Maryland; (1982 – 1986) (40hrs./wk.)

Managed the pastoral care, spiritual nurture, fiscal and programmatic administration of a 275-member, 2-point charge in Carroll and Howard Counties, Maryland.

Developed Summer Program (Faith B. Austin Outreach Program) which helped decrease the teen-pregnancy rate in Howard County.

Student Minister

Wachapreague United Methodist Charge

Wachapreague, Virginia; (1981 – 1982) (25hrs./wk.)

* Managed the pastoral care, spiritual nurture, and overall leadership of a 4-point charge on

the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE

President: Harlem Park Neighborhood Council, Inc.

Baltimore, MD; (1991 - 1995) (Volunteer)

Responsible for the operation of a community-based organization (CBO).

Coordinated scheduling/conducting of regular community meetings.

Developed/coordinated relationships with government and private agencies.

Represented organization at area, city, state, and regional affairs.

President: Harlem Square Community Association

Baltimore, MD; (1990 - 2001) (Volunteer)

Organized and established this 501(c) 3, neighborhood association.

Coordinated/scheduled/conducted association business/meetings.

Represented organization at area, city, state, and regional affairs.

President: Sykesville Town Home Association

Sykesville, Maryland; (1983 - 1986) (Volunteer)

Responsible for management of a non-profit, housing program.

Managed 74 low-moderate town homes located in Sykesville, MD.

Provided oversight of $438,000 annual budget.

Member: Maryland State Advisory Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Annapolis, Maryland; (1989 - 1992)(Volunteer)

Appointed by Governor William Donald Schaefer to a 3-year term.

Member: Prince George's County Task Force on Group Living Facilities

Hyattsville, Maryland; (1987 – 1989) (Volunteer)

Responsible for the development of guidelines and standards to govern management and location of group living facilities in Prince George's County.

Founder & Director: Wholistic Counseling, Inc.

Baltimore, MD; (1981 - Present) (Volunteer)

Founded and directed a holistic drug advocacy/prevention/treatment program for substance abusers and ex-offenders.

Maintained case files on client’s histories, progress notes, other necessary reports.

Counseled clients in individual/group therapy sessions.

Interviewed clients, coordinated with other professionals/agencies on clients’ progress.

Coordinated the certification of program by the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DHMH) of Maryland.

Served as a consultant or expert to a multidisciplinary treatment team of social workers, health-care professionals, counselors, and parole and probation workers.

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of related professional fields, particularly in the behavioral sciences.

Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to respond to, the particular concerns and issues pertaining to treatment of veterans in the program.

Demonstrated knowledge of the structure, regulations, practices, and programs of healthcare delivery systems.

Interpreted and applied a body of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in professional practice.

Developed and maintained liaisons with a variety of outside organizations.

Co-Chairman: City Wide Liquor Coalition

Baltimore, MD; (1991 - 1993) (Volunteer)

Organized and operated city-wide group whose mission was to lobby for better

operation of liquor establishments in Baltimore City.

Successfully lobbied Maryland General Assembly to change the liquor-

license laws in Baltimore related to taverns and bar operations.

President: Coalition for Beautiful Neighborhoods

Baltimore, MD; (1990 - 1996) (Volunteer)

Served as spokesman for this organization.

Led organizations efforts to enact a law to remove all “illegal billboards” in Baltimore City (Law was upheld by U S Supreme Court).

Coordinator: Pan-Methodist II

Washington, D.C.; (1991 - 1993) (Volunteer)

Served as national, co-chairperson of this effort by African Methodist Episcopal (AME), African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AMEZ), Christian Methodist Episcopal CME), and United Methodist (UM) churches to develop a response to the crisis of drugs.

Baltimore Drug Free Neighborhoods

Baltimore, MD; (1992 - 1994) (Volunteer)

Served as member of board of directors, and executive committee for this 5-year program which seeks to provide training and information for community and civic associations who are struggling with substance abuse issues.

Focus of program was on prevention and deterrence.

SPECIAL PROPOSALS AND PROGRAMS

Founder/Executive Director

The Church's Response to Drug Abuse; (1983 - 2004)

Developed and conduct workshops for churches and community groups on the issue of drug abuse.

Presentations made to: Laity Retreat of Baltimore Annual Conference, Annual Meeting of United Methodist Men of Baltimore Conference, School of Christian Growth of Baltimore Southwest District, Black United Methodist Preachers Revival/Institute, and numerous other community groups and churches.

Workshops provide information on the pharmacology, psychology, and physiology of numerous legal and illegal substances.

Founder/Executive Director

Saturday Church School Program; (1987 - 1999)

Developed an innovative church Bible-Study program, with a cultural enrichment component with course offerings in: ballet, computer-tutoring, piano lessons, arts & crafts.

Developed and composed funding proposal.

Founder/Executive Director

Faith B. Austin Outreach Program

Sykesville, MD; (1982 - 1986)

Developed a summer-enrichment program which transported community children to a county recreation center for swimming and fun during summer vacation.

Developed and composed funding proposal.

Founder/Executive Director

The Pastor's Corner Radio Show

Brandywine, MD; (1987 - 1997)

Developed a daily/weekly radio program for broadcast over various radio stations in Southern Maryland, and Baltimore City (WBZE-AM, WEAA-FM, WJRO-AM).

Founder/Executive Director

Community Assisting Students-Teachers (CAST)

Brandywine, MD; (1986 - 1989)

Developed a community based counseling program designed to intervene with and train "at-risk" youth. Received a $5,000 grant from the Prince George's County Health Department to operate the program.

Alternative Sentencing Unit (ASU)

Baltimore, MD; (1993 - 1994)

Developed and served as facilitator for a support group for the 1st offender/clients of this program.

Responsible for scheduling speakers, counseling and advising clients of the program on a variety of issues ranging from personal and family, to social, legal, economic and job-related.

Coordinated and conducted intake-screening of clients referred by District Courts of Baltimore City.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (Present)

University of District of Columbia Alumni Association (Present)

Black Methodists for Church Renewal (Present)

Black Seminarians (Past)

Wesley Theological Seminary Alumni Association (Present)

Howard University Divinity School Alumni Association (Present)

Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (Past)

Baptist Ministers Conference of Baltimore & Vicinity (Past)

Black United Methodist Preachers (BUMP) (Past)

Association for Study of African-American Life & History (ASALAH) (Present)

FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS

Maryland State Senatorial Scholar

Crusade Scholar

PEW Foundation Scholar

"Best of Baltimore" (Clergyman-Activist), by City Paper

"Maryland's Most Beautiful Person for Baltimore City" by Governor William Donald Schaefer

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award by Baltimore Urban League

Literacy Works Award for Excellence by MD State Dept. of Ed.

MILITARY SERVICE

United States Air Force (May, 1964 - May, 1968)

Served in the Continental U.S., and Republic of South Vietnam.

Received an Honorable Discharge.

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