John D. Ericson 757-***-****- H
*** ******* **** **. ******* VA 23669 **********@*****.***
Professional Profile
Goal: To work in an exciting environment where I can utilize my gifts for management, working as a member of a team and customer service.
*Professional Training
4 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education
Level I – 1986 Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News VA.
Level II – 2007-2008 Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News VA.
Current Supervisor – Rev. Henry Douglas Watson – 1-757-***-****
Experience in pastoral care in three ELCA parishes. Current pastoral care training at a Trauma II hospital setting.
*Graduate of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg PA – 1989
Fifteen years of experience as a parish pastor in the Virginia Synod, ELCA.
Volunteer Counselor and Board Member –
Henry County Mental Health Association
1992-1996.
Knowledge of Family Systems
Experience in crisis ministry and bereavement
Professional Experience
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Stafford VA
2004
Associate Pastor
*
Responsibilities:
*Social Ministry
*Communications
*Christian Education
Trinity Lutheran Church, Stephens City VA
1997-2004
Pastor
Achievements:
Guided parish through legal crisis (lawsuit)
Considerable Congregational growth in membership
Development of social ministry program (community meal program
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Martinsville VA
1990-1997
Pastor
Achievements:
• First Call
• Congregation experienced considerable growth during a time of community decline
• Developed significant social ministry programs and ecumenical ties
• Developed strong community ties and leadership – served as President of the Parent Teacher Organization – Patrick Henry Elementary School 1992-1993
Education
Roanoke College, Salem VA
B.A. History
1985
Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg PA
Masters of Divinity
1989
References
Rev. Henry Douglas Watson – Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News VA 757-***-****
Rev. Paul “Chip” Gunsten – Assistant to the Bishop, Virginia Synod, ELCA – 540-***-****
Rev. Luther Mauney – Retired Pastor ELCA – 540-***-**** (home)
Other Work Experience
Sales Associate - Malloy Motors - Woodbridge VA 2004-2005
Customer Service Manager - Schwan's Home Service - 2005-2007