Gareth Barham
Portmore,St. Catherine
Summary
Adept School Counselor offering multiple years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behaviour in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor/Evangelistic Ministry Overseer
Ruach Stream of The Living Water Ministries
08.2014 - Current
- Revitalized congregation through outreach and ministry engagement.
- Revised and implemented new church activities to explore, rehab and reignite evangelistic emphasis.
- Provided spiritual refugees safety and friendship within church infrastructure.
- Raised money for ministry through fundraising and sharing church vision with worshippers.
- Create and execute evangelism workshops for global churches
- Create inspiring worship to encourage people to serve in church and community.
Staff Chaplain
Jamaica Constabulary Force
01.2012 - Current
- Visited and counseled patients, families and staff concerning death and dying by providing direct spiritual care.
- Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, support, prayer and scripture.
Counseling Intern
St. John's College
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Applied variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment and evaluation of clients.
- Reviewed case files to better assess client needs and proper course of treatment.
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all local and company regulations.
Associate Pastor
Living Water Church
04.2012 - 04.2014
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
Assistant Pastor
Portmore Gospel Assembly
01.2008 - 12.2013
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Education
Master of Arts - Contextual Ministry
United Theological Seminary
Mona, St. Andrew07.2023
Certificate - Counseling
Jamaica Constabulary Force Academy
Portmore, Jamaica03.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Bethel Bible College
Mandeville, Manchester12.2008
Diploma - Biblical Studies
Bethel Bible College
Mandeville, Manchester12.2006
Skills
- Ministry Development
- Crisis Resolution
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Compassionate Care
- Educational Programs
- Curriculum Writing
- Communication Skills
- Youth Advocacy
Timeline
Counseling Intern
St. John's College
01.2023 - 04.2023
Senior Pastor/Evangelistic Ministry Overseer
Ruach Stream of The Living Water Ministries
08.2014 - Current
Associate Pastor
Living Water Church
04.2012 - 04.2014
Staff Chaplain
Jamaica Constabulary Force
01.2012 - Current
Assistant Pastor
Portmore Gospel Assembly
01.2008 - 12.2013
Master of Arts - Contextual Ministry
United Theological Seminary
Certificate - Counseling
Jamaica Constabulary Force Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Bethel Bible College
Diploma - Biblical Studies
Bethel Bible College
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