About
Clinton Randall
I am an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. I have a Master of Divinity Degree, which I earned from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree, with a double major in psychology and political science, from Hope College, in Holland, Michigan. I have worked as a Pastor in both North Carolina and Pennsylvania, a hospital Chaplain in Louisville, KY where I completed a Chaplain Residency at University Hospital, and have held several positions in the Mental Health field both before and during graduate school: Chemical Dependency Technician, Advocate, and Social Worker.
Education: Master of Divinity Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Political Science
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Hope College
Louisville, KY Holland, MI
Professional Qualifications:
Ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament, Presbyterian Church U.S.A.
Member of Lackawanna Presbytery
Clinical Pastoral Education (www.ACPE.edu)
CPE Unit I 5/05-8/05 CPE Unit III 5/08-8/08
CPE Unit II 1/08-5/08 CPE Unit IV 8/08-12/08
Experience:
4/19-Current Minister of Word and Sacrament, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Member-at-Large
10/14-4/19 Hickory Street United Presbyterian Church Scranton, PA
Pastor & Head of Staff
● Responsible for the leading congregation in worship and preaching throughout the liturgical year.
● Provide ongoing pastoral care and support to members and families of Hickory Street, including individuals in the community at large.
● Facilitate and serve as a resource for strategic planning initiatives.
● Plan and facilitate ongoing faith development opportunities for children, youth, and adults.
● Moderate the Session, and provide training for Ruling Elders regarding church polity, Confessions, and leadership.
● Serve as member of Lackawanna Presbytery Committee on Preparation for Ministry.
6/11-9/14 Unity Presbyterian Church Newton Grove, NC
Solo Pastor
● Responsible for the leading congregation in worship and preaching throughout the liturgical year.
● Provide ongoing pastoral care and support to members and families of Unity, including individuals in the community at large.
● Plan and provide faith development opportunities for children, youth, and adults.
● Moderate the Session, and provide training for Ruling Elders regarding church polity, Confessions, and leadership.
● Serve as a resource to both the Christian Education and Mission Committees.
● Serve as member of New Hope Presbytery Nominating Committee.
12/09-4/11 University of Louisville Hospital and
James Graham Brown Cancer Center Louisville, KY
Relief Chaplain
● Responsible for providing pastoral and spiritual care to patients, families, and staff.
● Assisted individuals in finding meaning in difficult and life changing situations.
● Mediated and worked within family conflict.
● Fostered a spirit of ecumenism, while maintaining an openness to a diverse understanding of the Divine.
● Provided care for families who were grieving because of the unexpected deaths of their loved ones.
● Helped families cope with anger and frustration resulting from tragic circumstances.
● Developed relationships with staff from a variety of departments and disciplines.
2/09-5/11 Lighthouse Adolescent Treatment Center Louisville, KY
7/04-12/07 Seven Counties, Inc.
Chemical Dependency Technician
● Assisted in providing residential alcohol and drug treatment services to adolescents ages 13-18.
● Monitored residents to insure safety and prevent relapse.
● Attended AA/NA meetings with residents.
● Worked with residents on treatment related assignments.
● Promoted appropriate behavior and interaction with peers.
● Administered medication and completed appropriate documentation.
12/07-12/08 University of Louisville Hospital
and James Graham Brown Cancer Center Louisville, KY
Chaplain Resident
● Supplied primary Chaplain coverage for Emergency Department/Trauma Center as well as throughout the hospital as requested by staff, families, and patients.
● Provided direct care to patients, families, and staff, including spiritual assessment, brief pastoral counseling, and supportive presence.
● Rounded as part-time Chaplain coverage for Palliative Care team.
● Completed three additional units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
● Participated in individual and group supervision, didactics, and Covenant Interpersonal Relationships Group (CIPR).
9/07-12/07 Trinity Presbyterian Church Louisville, KY
Interim Director of Christian Education and Youth
● Organized and implemented all aspects of Christian education program including adult and youth Sunday school and Wednesday night WOW.
● Planned and led Youth Group, Kid’s Club, Guys and Girls Club, and daylong retreats.
● Served as a resource for Christian Education Committee.
● Recruited volunteers to assist in programming.
● Worked collaboratively with other church staff regarding Christian education, youth ministry, and special events.
● Provided pastoral care to members.
● Assisted in the leadership of worship.
● Preached as requested by the head of staff.
9/05-8/07 Trinity Presbyterian Church Louisville, KY
Seminary Intern
● Assisted with the planning and leading of worship including preaching on several occasions.
● Provided pastoral care to members of the congregation, specifically youth.
● Planned and led Youth Group and Kids Club.
● Coordinated monthly meetings of Guys Club.
● Taught youth during Wednesday night WOW program, and youth Sunday school.
9/06-5/07 Louisville Seminary Counseling Training Center Louisville, KY
Therapist Intern
● Completed 75 supervised clinical hours of individual and couples therapy.
● Instructed parenting classes at local sites.
● Completed required paperwork and clinical documentation.
● Participated in individual and group supervision, including the presentation of case studies.
● Maintained a high level of confidentiality and adhered to ethical standards outlined by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the American Association of Pastoral Counselors.
6/05-9/05 Norton Hospital Louisville, KY
Chaplain Intern
● Completed first unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.
● Provided pastoral care to a diverse group of patients and families dealing with long term illness as well as acute crisis.
● Completed rounds at Norton Health Care Main Campus and Kosair Children’s Hospital.
● Provided on-call care including response to Kosair Children Hospital’s Trauma Unit.
● Planned and led Sunday worship specifically tailored to meet the needs of hospital patients and staff.
9/04-7/05 Episcopal Church Home Louisville, KY
Chaplain Intern
● Interacted with residents, providing emotional and spiritual support in an ecumenical setting.
● Assisted with worship.
● Monitored resident safety throughout worship services.
● Met with families regarding residents’ care and needs.
● Planned and implemented weekly Bible study.
7/03-5/04 InterAct of Michigan Kalamazoo, MI
Advocate
● Provided comprehensive case management services within an Assertive Community Treatment Team for individuals diagnosed with thought, mood, and personality disorders.
● Assessed mental status of clients regularly and completed appropriate documentation.
● Provided medication education and assistance, psychiatric emergency services, and on-call.
● Advocated for coordinated services with community and state agencies, landlords, and Social Security Administration.
● Developed and implemented treatment plans appropriate to client needs.
● Utilized Probate Court intervention as required to maintain clients’ safety.
● Provided group psychosocial counseling through the implementation of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Volunteer Experience:
1/21 - Current Amateur Radio Technician License
7/16 Small Group Leader & Back Home Group Leader
Work In Progress
Montreat Middle School Conference at Maryville College, Maryville, TN
7/17 Back Home Group Leader
Hope Is Happening
Montreat Middle School Conference at Maryville College, Maryville, TN
7/18 Small Group Leader
Lift Every Voice
Montreat High School Conference, Weeks 3 & 4, Montreat Conference Center, Montreat, NC
Professional Development:
5/17 Festival of Homiletics
San Antonio, TX
10/15 CREDO Conference Part 1, PC(USA)/Lilly Endowment
10/16 CREDO Conference Part 2, PC(USA)/Lilly Endowment
10/13 Montreat’s Institute for Church Leadership
The Church in Purple
Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, NC
4/07-1/13 Company of New Pastors
Office of Theology and Worship
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
10/11 Montreat’s Institute for Church Leadership
Getting Unstuck
Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, NC
6/07 Samuel Dewitt Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry
Children’s Defense Fund Haley Farm
Clinton, TN