Chinyama Kangombe
Banksia Grove
Summary
Compassionate School Chaplain with a track record of highly productive work in spiritual guidance, crisis intervention, and educational support. Specialize in creating inclusive environments for students of all backgrounds, facilitating meaningful discussions on ethics and values, and providing empathetic pastoral care. Excel in communication, active listening, and empathy, ensuring effective engagement with students, staff, and the wider school community. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for delivering inspirational and hope-filled messages that speak to both staff and students in our learning community. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals in alignment with vision and core-values.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Chaplain
Emmanuel Christian Community School
07.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with teaching staff within the school system when providing assistance to students in need
- Organize weekly student prayer groups and Bible studies
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of all counselling sessions conducted with students
- Provide mentorship opportunities for at-risk youth who may be struggling academically or socially
- Develop individualized counselling sessions for students in need of guidance
- Counsel individuals dealing with personal issues such as depression or anxiety.
Lead Pastor
Faith Horizon Church
01.2010 - 12.2022
- Organized weekly worship services, Bible study groups, prayer meetings, and other special events
- Recruited, trained, managed, and supervised staff members in order to ensure operational efficiency of the church
- Oversaw all aspects of facility maintenance including repairs, upgrades
- Cultivated meaningful relationships with church members through pastoral care visits
- Maintained regular office hours for counselling sessions with individuals or families
- Attended conferences related to religious topics or current issues facing churches
- Provided spiritual guidance and leadership to church members and established youth mentorship program
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive vision for the church's growth and development
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals
- Visited, counselled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief
- Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support
- Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites
- Gathered church members to aid community emergency or crisis response.
Education
Advanced Diploma of Ministry in Pastoral Leadership -
Hillsong International Leadership College
Sydney, NSW11.2009
Skills
- Grief counselling and Pastoral care
- Youth Mentoring
- Sermon Preparation
- Spiritual Guidance
- Records Management and maintenance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and IOS
- Decision-Making Goal Setting
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Volunteer Management
- Excellent Communication
- Leadership Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Community Service
- Counselling
Certification
- Ordained Minister's Credential with Australian Christian Churches (ACC)
- Current (WWCC) Working with children check
Professionaldevelopmentcourses
- Mental Health First Aid 2019
- Community Development Unit CHCMH401A work effectively in mental health settings. (TAFE Midland 2012)
- Mental Health Unit: CHCCS422A Respond Holistically to Client Issues and Refer Appropriately. (TAFE Midland 2012)
References
Stuart Hayward
Deputy Principal Students ECCS
shayward@eccs.wa.edu.au
0421 938 344
Mark Godfrey
Regional Manager ALTA-1
mark.godfrey75@me.com
0424 167 750
Timeline
School Chaplain
Emmanuel Christian Community School
07.2019 - Current
Lead Pastor
Faith Horizon Church
01.2010 - 12.2022
Advanced Diploma of Ministry in Pastoral Leadership -
Hillsong International Leadership College
- Ordained Minister's Credential with Australian Christian Churches (ACC)
- Current (WWCC) Working with children check
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