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William King

Acton,ON

Summary

48 years of experience as an ordained minister, and having spent almost 30 of those years in correctional services in the area of chaplaincy, seeking to obtain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills,and problem-solving skills.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Pastor/Corps Officer

The Salvation Army
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
  • Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
  • Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.

Pastor/Corps Officer

The Salvation Army
07.2016 - 06.2019
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations. Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, christenings, and nursing home services.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.

Chaplain

The Salvation Army
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Provided spiritual guidance to residents and staff members
  • Conducted crisis intervention sessions with individuals experiencing severe emotional distress, providing comfort and support during critical times.
  • Implemented pastoral care programs that addressed the unique spiritual needs residents at the half-way house
  • Organized and led religious services and programs for diverse groups fostering a sense of unity and belonging.
  • Delivered thoughtful eulogies at memorial services, honoring the lives of deceased

Executive Director

The Salvation Army
07.2013 - 06.2015

Responsible for daily operation and supervision of staff at SA Family Services in Hamilton.

Working with a diverse community for distribution of food, emergency assistance and spiritual and emotional support

Chaplain

The Salvation Army
07.2011 - 06.2013
  • Provided spiritual direction for those involved with he judicial system.
  • Met with and supported clients and their during trial, sentencing, post sentencing and incarceration
  • Provided chaplaincy support to Hamilton Wentworth Detention
  • Worked with volunteers

Executive Director

The Salvation Army
07.2008 - 06.2011

-Responsible for the day to day operation of The Salvation Army Halfway house. Liaising with institutions for the placement and program delivery for individuals upon release.

-Supervision of staff and volunteers

-Budget maintenance

-Adherence to policies as required by CSC and TSA

Executive Director/Community Chaplain

The Salvation Army
07.2001 - 06.2008

-Responsible for the operation of a halfway house in the city of Moncton.

-Supervision of staff and volunteers

-Community corrections involvement with reconciliation circles

-Facilitated the Salvation Army JOHN SCHOOL

-Created and successfully executed a program for the children of those incarcerated

-Worked as chaplain at Atlantic Institution, Westmorland Institution, Dorchester Institution, Springhill Institution. Responsibility for spiritual programs, visitation, release assistance

Chaplain

The Salvation Army
07.1989 - 06.2001

-Responsible for the Chaplaincy Program at Calgary Correctional Centre, Bow River Correctional Centre, Calgary Remand Centre and Camp Kananaskis

-Provided spiritual programming and counseling to the incarcerated

-Provided counseling to staff.

-Recruitment of volunteers

  • Implemented pastoral care programs that addressed the unique spiritual needs of a diverse community of people
  • Led programs such as worship, study, and fellowship,

Chaplain

The Salvation Army
07.1987 - 06.1989

Worked alongside the duty chaplain to provide spiritual care of individuals within the institution


Worked with a diverse community


Supervision of volunteers for spiritual progams

Education

Bachelor of Religious Education -

Alberta Bible College
Calgary, AB

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) - Counselling

Foothills Hospital
Calgary, AB

Chaplaincy And Spiritual Care - Counselling

Booth University College
Winnipeg, MB
2017

No Degree - Certificate in Restorative Justice

Simon Fraser University
Vancouver, BC
2011

No Degree - Executive Leadership Development Program

Simon Fraser University
Vancouver, BC
2008

Certificate in Management - Business Management

Booth University College
Winnipeg, MB
2006

- Ordination

The Salvation Army College For Officer Training
St. John's, NL
1974

Skills

  • Individual Counseling
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Public Speaking
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Multicultural Sensitivity
  • Disaster Response
  • Crisis Management
  • Small Group Facilitation
  • Relationship Building
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Problem Solving

Timeline

Lead Pastor/Corps Officer

The Salvation Army
08.2021 - 06.2023

Pastor/Corps Officer

The Salvation Army
07.2016 - 06.2019

Chaplain

The Salvation Army
07.2015 - 06.2016

Executive Director

The Salvation Army
07.2013 - 06.2015

Chaplain

The Salvation Army
07.2011 - 06.2013

Executive Director

The Salvation Army
07.2008 - 06.2011

Executive Director/Community Chaplain

The Salvation Army
07.2001 - 06.2008

Chaplain

The Salvation Army
07.1989 - 06.2001

Chaplain

The Salvation Army
07.1987 - 06.1989

Bachelor of Religious Education -

Alberta Bible College

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) - Counselling

Foothills Hospital

Chaplaincy And Spiritual Care - Counselling

Booth University College

No Degree - Certificate in Restorative Justice

Simon Fraser University

No Degree - Executive Leadership Development Program

Simon Fraser University

Certificate in Management - Business Management

Booth University College

- Ordination

The Salvation Army College For Officer Training
William King