GERARD LEWIS MILLER444 Myer Avenue, Jackson, MS 39209 mr_glmiller@yahoo.com(256)-417-1064 (502)-240-8895

A dedicated seasoned veteran minister with 14 years’ experience seeking a challenging and rewarding position that welcomes the proven ability to provide pastoral care in a multi-cultural setting, while providing excellent level of care.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:Ecclesiastically Endorsed by the Church of God in ChristMasters of Divinity, The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryClinical Pastoral Education 4 Units Completion September 201614 years ministerial experience

Education:Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Residency, G.V. Sonny VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS4 units (1600 hours) September 2015-currentClinical Pastoral education (CPE) Internship CAVCHES VA Medical Center 1 unit (400 hours) June 2015-August 2015Masters of Divinity, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY Christian Ministry December 2014 Bachelors of Science, Crichton College, Memphis, TNBiblical Studies/Minor in Psychology May 2007

Ministerial and Ecclesiastical Profile:Church of God in Christ, Inc. August 2012Ordained Elder Memphis, TN

Ecclesiastical Endorsed Church of God in Christ November 2012-currentMilitary and Institutional Chaplain

MILITARY SERVICEUnited States Army Rank: Specialist E4 MOS: Medic 1991-2001 Honorable Discharge

Ministerial/Chaplaincy Experience:Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery Medical Center Jackson, MSChaplain Resident Sept 2015-Sept 2016

Participates fully as a chaplain student in the Clinical Pastoral Education Program Served the newly admitted, pre and post-operative veterans, including the critically ill,

the terminally ill, substance abuse, ambulatory care and psychiatric units Addresses religious, spiritual, moral and ethical problems of veteran patients and provide

appropriate care to veterans, families and staff Contribute to the formulation and accomplishments of chaplaincy objectives and

activities by cooperating closely with colleagues and chaplain leadership Provide Counsel and pastoral support to veteran and immediate relatives of veteran

patients alleviating their anxieties

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Provide extensive and intensive pastoral counseling of individual veteran patients when necessary and appropriate

Perform sacraments and/or rituals to meet the unique needs of veteran patient religious faith group.

Participate actively on interdisciplinary teams/groups and committees to assure that the religious and spiritual dimensions of health and wellness are addressed in all aspects of holistic patient care

Communicate effectively with persons of diverse races, cultures, religions, nationalities, ages, and persons having varying types and degrees of disability, in order to understand and address their specific needs.

Document veteran patients care in accordance with chaplain service policies Served as a mentor to chaplain interns Respond to emergencies, traumas, deaths, end-of-life decisions and other spiritual care

matters within 30 minutes of request. Plan, conduct and oversee chapel service and communion Mentor volunteer chaplains and chaplain interns

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) CAVCHES, Tuskegee, AL Chaplain Intern June 2015-August 2015

Participated fully as a chaplain student in the Clinical Pastoral Education Program Shadowed and assisted staff chaplain and CPE supervisor in daily operations of the

pastoral care department Assisted patients, providers and teams in translating religious/spiritual values into

effective living Provided pastoral counseling to patient and families Trained in the effective practices of pastoral care and chaplaincy service Participated in the chaplaincy planning and development process Learned to assess patient needs for spiritual support and provided necessary services and

interventions Maintained accurate documentation in patient charts and provided routine pastoral care. Planned and conducted chapel services

Church of God in ChristAssociate Elder 2012-present

o Davis Temple COGICo Draper Memorial COGICo Tabernacle of Praise COGIC

Provide ministerial support to senior pastor in planning and preparing sermons, events, meetings and service programs

Involve and equip volunteers by progressive training Preach and teach to the congregation in the fulfillment of its vision Provide assistance in conducting baptisms, weddings and funeral services Cooperate with all staff to promote entire ministry plan of the church Implement innovative evangelism techniques

Associate Minister 2003-2012

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o Tabernacle of Praise COGICo Miracle Temple of Deliverance COGICo Miller Temple COGIC

Coordinated pastoral care Planned and lead special occasion services such as Christmas, Easter, and Holy

Communion Assisted the Youth and Young Adult Pastor in success of various youth and young adult

initiatives Assisted in conducting baptisms, weddings and funeral services Delivered sermons as a back up to the senior pastor

Sunday School Superintendent 2007-2010o Miracle Temple of Deliverance

Oversaw the Sunday School program to ensure that Sunday School teachers had the materials necessary to teach their respective classes

Tabulated Sunday School attendance for quarterly church meeting Created and implemented a Sunday School growth model Improve ways to stimulate active participation in religious programs and set up aims and

objectives for these programs by working in cooperation with other ministry associates

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEComcast Cable 2013-2015Account Executive Huntsville, AL

Promoted sales of Comcast products Received incoming phone calls Resolved customer service issues Issued repair orders Handled and maintained customer accounts within an assigned territory Collaborated with team to ensure high level of sales

Jefferson County Public Schools 2007-2013Substitute Teacher Louisville, KY

Fulfilled the teaching requirements for the classroom teacher in his/her absence Provided a safe environment conducive to learning Proved the ability to work with the lesson plan left by the classroom teacher Established and even-handed and ethical atmosphere for all students Properly handled misconduct and disciplinary issues

STRENGTHS

Program Development Spiritual Formation and Consultation Interpersonal Relations Spiritual Program Administration Organization and Presentation

Excellent Communication Skills Leadership Development Grief Counseling Memorial Services

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