Matthew Harrington
Richland,WA
Summary
As an Orthodox Priest I have had a broad experience in the life of the Church. Through the ministry I have had exposure to a variety of experiences ranging from starting a mission in South Louisiana to starting an Orthodox Classical school. Through the priesthood, I have gained much hard earned practical experience balanced with a deep study of the Fathers and Scripture that will assist to further develop my service to the Church and deepen my ability to expand my ministry.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Chaplain
Tri-Cities Chaplaincy
06.2023 - Current
- Provide spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Provide care in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities and visit patients in their homes.
- Conduct spiritual assessments of patients, taking into account mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual stresses, and respond with appropriate counseling and care. Interact with and counsel patients' loved ones.
- Member of the interdisciplinary team, which is a group of specialists and professionals that provides guidance and support.
- Assist the medical staff in developing an individualized plan of care for each patient and member of Critical Incident Stress Management Team.
Associate Priest
St. John the Wonderworker Orthodox Church
Kennewick, WA
09.2016 - Current
- Preparing and serving daily liturgical services.
- Planning, preparing for and serving Holy Mysteries (Baptisms, Weddings, etc.).
- Preparing and teaching catechetical classes for adult catechumens and Inquirers, as well as other classes and study sessions for adults and children in parish.
- Preparing and delivering weekly sermons; making visits to homes, those hospitalized, and to various events for pastoral reasons.
- Hearing confessions; providing pastoral counseling.
Probation Officer
Washington Department of Corrections
, Washington
08.2019 - 08.2023
Founder / Administrator
St. Macrina Orthodox Classical School
Kennewick, WA
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Founder of Classical Orthodox School to include recruitment of staff, school board and volunteers.
- Develop a curriculum to meet students' spiritual formation and state academic standards.
Headmaster / Teacher
St. Basil Academy of Classical Studies
Walla Walla, WA
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Recruited to lead school with a complete change in trajectory within two years.
Rector
St. John the Theologian Orthodox Mission
St. Francisville, LA
11.2012 - 08.2016
- Founder of Mission Preparing and serving daily liturgical services
- Planning, preparing for and serving Holy Mysteries (Baptisms, Weddings, etc.)
- Preparing and teaching catechetical classes for adult catechumens and Inquirers, as well as other classes and study sessions for adults and children in parish
- Preparing and delivering weekly sermons
- Making visits to homes, those hospitalized, and to various events for pastoral reasons
- Hearing confessions; providing pastoral counseling.
Associate Priest / Deacon
St. Silouan Orthodox Church
Walla Walla, WA
09.2009 - 11.2012
- Preparing and serving daily liturgical services.
- Planning, preparing for and serving Holy Mysteries (Baptisms, Weddings, etc.).
On-Call Chaplain
Providence St. Mary Hospital
08.2007 - 08.2011
- Crisis response for medical and spiritual emergencies.
Probation Officer
Washington Department of Corrections
, WA
08.2006 - 08.2008
Adult Mental Health Case Manager
Walla Wall Mental Health Department
Walla Walla, WA
07.2005 - 08.2006
Police Officer
Milton-Freewater Police Department
Milton-Freewater, WA
08.1999 - 08.2005
Education
Master of Arts - Masters of Clinical Psychology And Counseling
University Of West Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08-2025
Orthodox Studies
The Orthodox Pastoral School of Chicago
Des Plaines, IL01-2007
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, Oregon01-2004
Skills
- Leadership by example
- Integrity, honesty, faith
- Creating, executing strategy and mission alignment
- Public communication of mission
- Partner engagement and support
- Growth and development management
- Collaborative environment creating and maintenance
- Networking, partnership building & maintenance
Timeline
Staff Chaplain
Tri-Cities Chaplaincy
06.2023 - Current
Probation Officer
Washington Department of Corrections
08.2019 - 08.2023
Founder / Administrator
St. Macrina Orthodox Classical School
08.2019 - 06.2021
Headmaster / Teacher
St. Basil Academy of Classical Studies
08.2017 - 06.2019
Associate Priest
St. John the Wonderworker Orthodox Church
09.2016 - Current
Rector
St. John the Theologian Orthodox Mission
11.2012 - 08.2016
Associate Priest / Deacon
St. Silouan Orthodox Church
09.2009 - 11.2012
On-Call Chaplain
Providence St. Mary Hospital
08.2007 - 08.2011
Probation Officer
Washington Department of Corrections
08.2006 - 08.2008
Adult Mental Health Case Manager
Walla Wall Mental Health Department
07.2005 - 08.2006
Police Officer
Milton-Freewater Police Department
08.1999 - 08.2005
Master of Arts - Masters of Clinical Psychology And Counseling
University Of West Alabama
Orthodox Studies
The Orthodox Pastoral School of Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Eastern Oregon University
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