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The Reverend Canon Barry E. Randle

Ancaster,ON

Summary

Compassionate priest with extensive experience at the Diocese of Ottawa and Niagara, excelling in worship planning and pastoral care. Proven track record in youth ministry and fundraising initiatives, fostering community engagement, and spiritual growth. Adept at crisis management and volunteer coordination, delivering impactful support during times of celebration and grief. Continuously using educational opportunities to support and augment many areas of ministry.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Honorary Assistant, Church of the Ascension

Diocese of Niagara,
Hamilton, Ontario
05.2018 - 01.2025
  • Approached and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.

Priest in Charge, St. Aidan's

Diocese of Niagara
Oakville, Ontario
11.2012 - 12.2017
  • Led community outreach by supporting and expanding mission initiatives.
  • Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
  • Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.
  • Served as a mentor for new ministers entering the field of preaching ministry.

Priest, Christ Church

Diocese of Niagara
Flamborough, Ontario
08.1996 - 08.2012
  • Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
  • Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.
  • Assisted in coordinating youth ministry activities for children and young adults. Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives.
  • Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact, by growing physical plant through fundraising.
  • Lead small group discussions on a variety of topics related to faith development.
  • Served as a mentor for new ministers entering the field of preaching ministry.

Priest, Hagersville and Cheapside

Diocese of Niagara
Haldimand County, ON
08.1986 - 08.1996
  • Managed all aspects of ministry, in a two-point parish.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
  • Developed programs to help members of the congregation grow spiritually.
  • Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives.

Priest

Diocese of Niagara, St. John's Church
Thorold, Ontario
08.1982 - 08.1986
  • Supervised administrative tasks associated with running a church.
  • Organized special events such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and other religious ceremonies.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, consulting with staff about annual budget.
  • Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.

Priest

Diocese of Ottawa, Parish of Kazabazua, Danford Lake, Gracefield, Maniwaki
Aylwin - Cawood, QC
08.1980 - 08.1982
  • Provided spiritual guidance to members of a four-point parish.
  • Supervised administrative tasks associated with running a multi-point parish including payroll, accounting and event planning.
  • Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.

Curate

Diocese of Ottawa, St. Matthew's Church
Ottawa, Ontario
08.1977 - 08.1980
  • Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
  • Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
  • Met regularly with staff members to discuss weekly agenda.
  • Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.

Education

Master of Divinity - Theology

Huron University College
London, ON
04-1977

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Mcmaster University
Hamilton, ON
09-1974

Doctor of Ministry - Practical Ministry

Toronto School of Theology
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Worship planning including preaching
  • Pastoral care/counselling
  • Crisis management
  • Church administration
  • Volunteer management
  • Youth ministry
  • Fundraising
  • Christian education

Accomplishments

  • Named Honorary Canon of the Diocese of Niagara, November 1997

Affiliations

Firefighter: Kazabazua Volunteer Fire Department: 1980 -1982

Hagersville Volunteer Fire Department 1989 - 1996

Coach: Ancaster Youth Soccer

Leisure Buddy: Community Living, Hamilton : 2000 to 2020

Mission To Seafarers,Southern Ontario : 2018 - 2020

Timeline

Honorary Assistant, Church of the Ascension

Diocese of Niagara,
05.2018 - 01.2025

Priest in Charge, St. Aidan's

Diocese of Niagara
11.2012 - 12.2017

Priest, Christ Church

Diocese of Niagara
08.1996 - 08.2012

Priest, Hagersville and Cheapside

Diocese of Niagara
08.1986 - 08.1996

Priest

Diocese of Niagara, St. John's Church
08.1982 - 08.1986

Priest

Diocese of Ottawa, Parish of Kazabazua, Danford Lake, Gracefield, Maniwaki
08.1980 - 08.1982

Curate

Diocese of Ottawa, St. Matthew's Church
08.1977 - 08.1980

Master of Divinity - Theology

Huron University College

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Mcmaster University

Doctor of Ministry - Practical Ministry

Toronto School of Theology
The Reverend Canon Barry E. Randle