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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.

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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

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