Chaplaincy Leader with 40+ Years Experience

RODGERS LUMBWE CHANSA

Plymouth, Minnesota ***** Cell: 1-612-***-**** Email: rchansa715@gmail. com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced ordained Minister with over 40 years of service in the Seventh-Day Adventist denomination. Highly skilled in pastoral care, team leadership, and administration. Proven track record of providing spiritual support to individuals, families, and communities, with expertise in delivering care to the sick, bereaved, and diverse populations. Strong communicator and collaborator with significant experience in educational, healthcare, and church settings. Known for leadership, management, and organizational skills.

KEY SKILLS

Pastoral Care

Leadership & Team Management

Bereavement Support

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Planning & Administration

Conflict Resolution

Crisis Management

Curriculum Development

Staff Training & Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Spiritual Care Coordinator

Essentia Health, Itasca Center, Grand Rapids, MN

January 2023 – May 2023

Coordinated spiritual care within a hospice setting, providing support to patients and families.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including social workers, nurses, and bereavement coordinators.

Resident Chaplain

Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, WI

August 2021 – August 2022

Managed pastoral care for patients and families in multiple units including Emergency, Critical Care, and Palliative Care.

Facilitated effective communication with hospital professionals using the Epic system.

Provided grief support and administered Advanced Care Directives.

Lecturer

School of Theology, Rusangu University, Monze, Zambia

January 2016 – June 2020

Developed curriculum and delivered face-to-face lectures in theology.

Assessed student progress through assignments, exams, and class participation.

Provided pastoral care to students, especially during illness and bereavement.

Led the Ministerial Association as a faculty sponsor.

District Pastor

Parklands Mission District, Kitwe, Zambia

January 2010 – December 2015

Managed leadership of over 3,000 church members.

Conducted home visitations, provided spiritual guidance, and supported the sick and bereaved.

Organized public evangelism and grew church membership.

Led youth programs, premarital counseling, and special services such as weddings and funerals.

EDUCATION

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, WI (3 Units)

August 2021 – August 2022

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Minneapolis Juvenile Center, Minneapolis, MN (1 Unit)

January 2002 – May 2002

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI

September 1998 – May 2001

Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.)

Andrews University (Solusi University Campus, Zimbabwe)

August 1983 – May 1987

Ministerial Diploma

Rusangu Ministerial School, Monze, Zambia

September 1979 – December 1980

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