Minister Jennifer Harris Thompson
Oak Park
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Ordained Minister with extensive experience at Living Word Christian Center, in spiritual leadership and Pastoral Care. Minister at Celebration of Life Services through Eulogizing, Prayer or Scripture Reading, and providing hospital visits to sick members. Proven ability to provide prayer through Follow-Up Care and Baptism Ministry in Holy Spirit room. Street Evangelize to new believers, and commit to serving in a Ministerial capacity as needed.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Ordained Minister
Living Word Christian Center
09.2019 - Current
- Provide pastoral care for congregants, through serving as a LWCC Minister at Celebration of Life services.
- Provide spiritual care through hospital visitations, and prayer.
- Provide spiritual cared at special services such as baptisms, serving in the Holy Spirit room and as needed throughout the Baptism Ministry.
- Serve in BWM Ministries Product Sales
Licensed Minister
Living Word Christian Center
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Graduated from Living Word School of Ministry June 2015
- Provided prayer for individuals dealing with personal crises or seeking spiritual guidance through Follow-Up Care ministry.
- Served in the Evangelism ministry evangelizing on the streets of Chicago.
- Guided individuals through personal challenges with compassionate prayer through Follow-Up Care.
- Served in the Baptism ministry helping baptism candidates prepare for water Baptism.
Steward
Trinity United Church Of Christ
09.2009 - 01.2012
- Served as a Steward in Stewardship Ministry.
- Provide spiritual cared in the Healing Ministry through prayer and during Hospital visits.
- Provide spiritual cared at special services such as baptisms, serving in the Baptism Ministry.
- Packed boxes of food during Thanksgiving to distribute to community members and congregation.
Education
Ministerial Diploma - Ministerial School Diploma
Living Word School Of Ministry
Forest Park, IL06-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
DePaul University
Chicago, IL11-2014
Accelerated Seminary Summer Program - Ministry-Accelerated Seminary Summer Program
McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago, IL07-2011
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Triton College
River Grove, IL05-2010
Skills
- Wedding officiation
- Spiritual leadership
- Pastoral Care
- Sermon preparation
- Prayer guidance
- Grief counseling
- Spiritual counseling
- Funeral services
- Worship planning
- Religious event coordination
- Media relations
- Pastoral counseling
- Community service
- Preaching
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Discipleship training
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Biblical Knowledge
- Teaching
- Public speaking
- Event planning
- Community outreach
Timeline
Ordained Minister
Living Word Christian Center
09.2019 - Current
Licensed Minister
Living Word Christian Center
09.2015 - 09.2019
Steward
Trinity United Church Of Christ
09.2009 - 01.2012
Ministerial Diploma - Ministerial School Diploma
Living Word School Of Ministry
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
DePaul University
Accelerated Seminary Summer Program - Ministry-Accelerated Seminary Summer Program
McCormick Theological Seminary
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Triton College
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