Community Support Crisis Intervention
Resume:
Patrick Karani Justus
Meru, Kenya.
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Professional summary
Passionate and gifted Christian leader with a proven track record of providing spiritual nurture grounded in core tenants of Christian faith to build and maintain strong believers based on dedicated leadership and personalized support
SKILLS.
● Administrative management
● Leadership
● Individual counseling
● Group therapy/counseling
● Multitasking
● Community support
● Crisis intervention
● Sound judgment
● Worship leadership
● Good driving record
EXPERIENCE
University chaplain- January 2016-current
Kenya Methodist university, Meru.
● Offered spiritual guidance and pastoral education regarding family, personal and spiritual problems.
● Supported individuals in working through stages of death, grief and bereavement.
● Facilitated, scheduled and coordinated religious and volunteer programs for institutions.
● Prayed and promoted spirituality by conducting worship services, sacramental observations and religious educational programs.
● Boosted outreach initiatives and positive support strategies.
● Initiated linkages and collaborations with other Christian institutions and organizations.
● Planned and initiated weekly spiritual nurture programs. Synod secretary- January 2013- December 2015- Tanzania Synod Mission coordinator (January 2013 - December 2014)- Tanzania Synod
● Developed successful campaigns to promote mission activities
● Improved perception of leadership by coaching on communications strategies for mission execution
● Prepared and conducted various mission programs in various provinces
● Planted churches
● Trained mission disciples
● Initiated linkages and collaboration
Minister (September 2012- December 2013) Methodist church Nairobi, Kenya, Langata
● Delivered messages to congregation on biblical topics
● Prayed and promoted spirituality
● Organized and led regular religious services
● Promoted Christian faith through community based events
● Boosted membership through outreach initiatives and positive support strategies
● Approached and solved problems with initiative and sound judgment
● Trained group leaders
Superintendent minister (January 2008 - January 2011) :Methodist church :Kwale Circuit
● Spearheaded training programs to successfully enhance fellowships abilities
● Supported congregation needs including hospital visitation, home visits, counseling, marriages, and funerals.
● Governed church operations, monitoring development of and adherence to church policies and procedures
● Designed spiritual lessons, teaching, and sermons to convey valuable messages to congregation
● Monitoring spiritual pulse of congregation through review and accountability
● Kept staff appraised of overall progress, achievements, and areas for improvement, coordinating and leading weekly staff meetings
● Guided and supported church purpose through strategic planning and vision development
● Prepared and delivered sermons and other talks
● Secured churches financial future with sound management practices EDUCATION
● WESLEY HOUSE CAMBRIDGE- Certificate in Wesleyan Theology and Spirituality - January 2020
● Bachelor's Degree- Theology- KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY- January 2006
● Master’s degree (Hons)- Applied, Theological studies- BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY, UK- January 2012
● PhD- Religious Studies- KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY. OTHER TRAINING.
Have attended and participated in several trainings, workshops and conferences, amongst them being:
Theological symposiums
Postgraduate supervisory workshop
Pedagogy
Integration of faith and learning.
Role of Chaplaincy in emerging issues
Quality Management System
Staff trainings on customer care, security, conflict resolution, security.
Interfaith dialogue
Conflict management and resolution.
PUBLICATIONS
1. Justus, P. K., Gichohi, P. M., & Kinoti, M. (2023). The Role of Laity in Fostering the Integration of Christian Faith into Daily Living: A Case of the Methodist Church in the Kaaga Synod. International Journal of Professional Practice, 11(5), 66–75. https://doi.org/10.1234/ijpp.v11i5.366
2. Justus, P. K., Gichohi, P. M., & Kinoti, M. (2023). Implementation of Church Programs in Fostering the Integration of Christian Faith into Daily Living at Methodist Church in the Kaaga Synod, Kenya. International Journal of Professional Practice, 11(6), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1234/ijpp.v11i6.365
REFEREES
1. Dr. Joshva Raja, Queen’s foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education, SomersetRoad Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2QH, telephone- 012********. Email - **********@*****.**.**.
2. Rev. Mary Kinoti, Kenya Methodist University, P.O. BOX 267-60200 Meru. telephone- 072*******, email- **********@****.**.**. 3. Prof. Paul Maku Gichohi, Kenya Methodist University, P.O. Box, 267-60200, Meru- Telephone-072*******, email- ****.****@****.**.**
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