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Dr. John A. Wells
Chaplain
(Colonel – Retired),
United States Army

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November 24, 2000.

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Objective To seek a position as Director of a Christian Counseling Center where I can contribute over 25 years of organizational leadership, administration, and counseling experience. I will provide quality Christian-centered counseling, effective and efficient administration, and community leadership.
Summary of Qualifications Supervised up to 45 clergy and ministry support positions requiring visionary leadership, teamwork, and effective management of resources through periods of dramatic change.
  Designed dynamic family enrichment and therapy programs, policy, and training events worldwide for diverse cultural groups, and managed and improved large budgets and organizational systems.
  Over 20 years as an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Supervised clinical training and developed dynamic pastoral counseling programs worldwide.
Professional Experience Pastoral Experience:

Held key and selected leadership positions from 1983 to present. Facilitated growth and managed rapid changes in multi-cultural, multi-religious settings. Restructured personnel systems and clergy training programs. Developed vision, goals, and plans for present and future ministry. Led in the establishment of five family pastoral training and counseling centers. Provided equipment and supplies for over 30 chapels.
  Pastoral Care and Counseling:

Developed and implemented Department of Defense and Department of Army policy for chaplain family life programs, family support groups, suicide prevention, elder care, and victim assistance. Created specialized pastoral counseling programs in confinement, hospital, retreat, and church settings.
  Communication/Teaching:

Served in a preaching capacity and facilitated Biblical and spiritual growth in ethnically and religiously diverse settings for over 30 years. Wrote a widely read weekly newspaper column for two years. Initiated and conducted a successful Christian radio call-in program for one year. Sought as a guest lecturer at numerous training events and public speaking engagements that included White House dignitaries, government officials, and church leaders at both stateside and overseas locations.
Professional Certifications  

1983-present

 AAMFT Approved Supervisor

1978- present

 AAMFT Clinical Member

1972-present

 Ordination and Endorsement, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)