Jennifer Miller
Gordonton,NZ
Summary
Pastoral Care Dean with 29 years of experience in full time pastoral care and/or cross cultural ministry
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastoral Care Dean
Eastwest College of Intercultural Studies
01.2017 - Current
- Providing pastoral care for students through one on one interaction as well as organized groups
- Lecturing on Spiritual Formation and Pastoral Care
- Leading a ministry team working with migrants and refugees
- Organizing and leading orientation and graduation retreats for students
- Leading worship and devotionals for the College
- Mentoring students as well as volunteers who serve at Eastwest College
- Administering an annual self-review of Pastoral Care at Eastwest College in compliance with the Pastoral Care Code of the NZ government
Project Advisor
Stichting Assistance International
10.2012 - 04.2016
- Visiting the homes of those to whom we provided lessons and aid
- Assessing students and choosing beneficiaries for small business loans
- Doing follow up visits to those who received small business loans.
Co-Branch Leader
WEC International
07.2012 - 12.2015
- Providing leadership and pastoral care for members of the Tajikistan Branch of WEC International
- Planning and leading times of worship and prayer
- Planning annual conferences for members
- Organizing and providing orientation for new members
Co-Team Leader
WEC International
01.2007 - 12.2015
- Church planting
- Co-leading a team of cross cultural workers engaged in humanitarian aid and language study
- Providing pastoral care for members
- Planning and leading times of worship and prayer
- Organizing and providing orientation for new members.
Co-Team Leader
WEC International
05.2004 - 02.2006
- Church planting
- Co-leading a team of cross cultural workers engaged in humanitarian aid and language study
- Providing pastoral care for members
- Planning and leading times of worship and prayer
- Organizing and providing orientation for new members.
Team Member
WEC International
09.1999 - 02.2006
- Church planting
- Planning and leading times of worship and prayer
- Language learning
- Ministry of hospitality
Dean of Women
Millar College of the Bible
05.1995 - 04.1998
- Providing pastoral care for students
- Overseeing women's dormitory
- Mentoring students
- Overseeing and providing leadership development of students.
Care Giver
Herbert Group Home
08.1994 - 07.1995
- Providing care for people with mental and physical disabilities.
Co-team leader/Music coordinator
Venture Teams International
08.1993 - 07.1994
- Part of a music/drama team traveling throughout Canada, U.S.A, and Mexico doing adult and children's ministry
- Serving in the capacity of co-leader and music coordinator.
Education
Master of Arts - Candidate For MA in Theology
Acadia Divinity College
Wolfville, NS05.2026
Bachelor of Arts (Biblical Studies) -
Providence College
Otterburne, Manitoba04.1992
Diploma in Biblical Studies -
Millar College of The Bible
Pambrun, SK04.1991
Qualifications and Volunteer Ministry
- Grade 10 Practical Piano Examination, Western Board of Music Conservatory, 1996
- School of Spiritual Direction, one week course with Dr. Larry Crabb, 2010
- Living Wisdom Course, Dr. David Riddell, 2019
- Member Care Workshop, two week workshop, 2019
- Part of both the Preaching Team and Worship Team at my local church (Northgate Community Church, Hamilton, NZ)
Languages
Uzbek
Professional Working
Timeline
Pastoral Care Dean
Eastwest College of Intercultural Studies
01.2017 - Current
Project Advisor
Stichting Assistance International
10.2012 - 04.2016
Co-Branch Leader
WEC International
07.2012 - 12.2015
Co-Team Leader
WEC International
01.2007 - 12.2015
Co-Team Leader
WEC International
05.2004 - 02.2006
Team Member
WEC International
09.1999 - 02.2006
Dean of Women
Millar College of the Bible
05.1995 - 04.1998
Care Giver
Herbert Group Home
08.1994 - 07.1995
Co-team leader/Music coordinator
Venture Teams International
08.1993 - 07.1994
Master of Arts - Candidate For MA in Theology
Acadia Divinity College
Bachelor of Arts (Biblical Studies) -
Providence College
Diploma in Biblical Studies -
Millar College of The Bible