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Dr. John A. Wells |
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| Objective | To seek a Pastoral Leadership Position to effectively use my 25 years of supervision and training of clergy, pastoral care and counseling experience, church re-vitalization skills, and administrative background. I want to broaden pastoral resources for the church, and work to implement future ministry goals during times of rapid change. |
| Summary of Qualifications | Supervised up to 45 clergy and ministry support positions requiring visionary leadership, teamwork, and pastoral caring through extensive change. |
| Served over 20 years as an AAMFT Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and 15 years as an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Supervised clinical training and developed dynamic pastoral counseling programs worldwide. | |
| Initiated improvements and renovations for over 30 chapel facilities. Managed and improved oversight of $1 million budgets, increased stewardship, and maximized all government and parish resources. | |
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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) |
