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LaVaeda Coulter

Aberdeen

Summary

Seasoned Christian Counselor and Minister offering 20 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to growing church. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning. Additionally as a dedicated minister with understanding of scripture and theology. Skilled in public speaking, group leadership and pastoral care. Empathetic and committed to guiding and supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Minister/Counselor

New Hope Baptist Church
01.2014 - Current
  • Director of Christian Education tasked with redeveloping the Christian Education Program.
  • Implemented a training program for our Sunday School teachers that resulted in 14 out of 19 teachers being and becoming certified as Christian Educators.
  • Assisted and/or performed pastoral duties in absence of Pastor when needed.
  • Developed and implemented a new initiative, the 'I Care We Care HIV/AIDs Ministry'.
  • An active participant in the Emergency Rotating Shelter for the Homeless, hosted by sister congregations in the Greater Bel Air, Baltimore communities by providing cooked meals and sharing God’s love and Word with those experiencing homelessness.
  • Served as Security for Emergency Rotating Shelter for the Homeless.
  • Evaluated behavioral and emotional needs of clients and family members.
  • Maintained safe and therapeutic physical environment for clients.
  • Developed, coordinated and documented individual program planning according to specific client needs.
  • Maintained client files according to program standards.
  • Initiated and developed treatment planning goals through contact with clients, family, colleagues, and other staff.
  • Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
  • Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
  • Attended meetings with religious leaders.
  • Provided guidance to members of congregation.
  • Sourced materials and labor to meet facility construction needs.
  • Volunteered in overseas locations and in various roles.
  • Prepared and distributed religious materials.
  • Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
  • Wrote and delivered sermons.
  • Collaborated with other religious organizations and agencies.

Associate Minister/Counselor

Mount Olive Baptist Church
01.1994 - 01.2014
  • Twelve years of preaching God’s Word, counseling individuals on their spiritual, emotional, and personal needs, interceding, provided spiritual guidance in the church community as needed.
  • 30+ years teaching the Word of God.
  • Officiant for weddings, home-going services, Communion services and baptisms.
  • A leader on the Counsel for Ordained Ministers as a part of the examination of candidates for ordination.
  • Revived a flagging Women’s Ministry and renamed it to 'Sister of the True Vine' and with the guidance and leading of the Holy Spirit and excited women, reenergized the group.
  • Facilitated MOBC’s Sisters of the True Vine Women’s Ministry, Conducted monthly Bible studies, as well as yearly women conferences, and lead book discussions.
  • Served six years as President of the MOBC Gospel Chorus.
  • Implemented God’s vision to created and established a Fitness/Wellness Ministry. This ministry established working relationships with the American Heart Associations, American Associations and the Links. The health ministry captured the attention of writer, Mary Collins, author of American Idle, in which I and another co-laborer in this ministry were interviewed and highlighted for our efforts in assisting and encouraging members of the church and the local community to develop and/or maintain healthy eating and physical fitness program.
  • God’s Army in Prayer (GAP) Intercessory Ministry, prayed for the individual corporate concerns of the church and community, participated in community spiritual development by going door to door praying over the residential areas and schools located within the respective communities.
  • Character Club Mentoring Program – an organized afterschool weekly mentoring program where we worked with school aged students to improve academic performance and enhanced life skills.
  • Facilitated a Women’s Empowerment Session in Haiti for many who lost love ones.
  • Member of Grace in Motion Dance Ministry as well as member of the Audio/Tape Ministry Recorded worship services and made recordings available to membership and community as requested.
  • Facilitated religious classes and forums.
  • Developed and implemented educational programs for youth.
  • Educated members of congregation on religious beliefs and practices.
  • Provided pastoral counseling to members of congregation.
  • Evaluated behavioral and emotional needs of clients and family members.
  • Initiated and developed treatment planning goals through contact with clients, family, colleagues, and other staff.
  • Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
  • Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.

Education

Doctorate - Pastoral Leadership

Andersonville Theological Seminary
Camilla, Georgia
01.2017

Dual Masters - Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Christian Education

Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology
Richmond, Virginia
01.2010

Skills

  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and web applications
  • Worship planning
  • Faith-based counseling
  • Fundraising strategies
  • Crisis intervention assistance
  • Discipleship training
  • Sermon preparation
  • Disaster response
  • Youth ministry
  • Individualized therapeutic support
  • Proficient in conflict management
  • Volunteer management
  • Individual counseling expertise
  • Grief support
  • Prayer groups
  • Mental health support

Affiliations

  • National Association of Christian Counselors, Board Certified Christian Counselor
  • Provide Christian Counseling on a weekly basis to a variety of clients.
  • Leads and conducts weekly Independent Bible Study.

Timeline

Associate Minister/Counselor

New Hope Baptist Church
01.2014 - Current

Associate Minister/Counselor

Mount Olive Baptist Church
01.1994 - 01.2014

Dual Masters - Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Christian Education

Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology

Doctorate - Pastoral Leadership

Andersonville Theological Seminary

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