M E Spiritual Care

Curtis L. West, Jr.

McDonough, GA 318-***-**** ************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Ordained Elder in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and compassionate chaplain with a Doctorate in Ministry and over 30 years of experience offering spiritual care in hospice, correctional, and congregational settings. Adept at providing emotional support across diverse populations, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and guiding individuals and families through grief, crisis, and transition. A calming presence with strong pastoral counseling, conflict resolution, and interfaith ministry skills. Core Competencies

Spiritual & Emotional Support, Grief Counseling & Bereavement Care, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Hospice

& Palliative Care Ministry, Crisis Intervention & Trauma Support, Culturally Sensitive, Interfaith Ministry, Pastoral Care & End-of-Life Support, Workshop Facilitation & Community Engagement Education & Ordination

• Doctor of Ministry, Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas, TX 2014–2016

• Master of Divinity, Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, GA 1995–1998

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Grambling State University, Grambling, LA 1990–1995

• Ordained Elder, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Chaplaincy Experience

• Chaplain VistaCare Hospice, Macon, GA 2003–2010

- Delivered non-denominational spiritual care to patients and families

- Collaborated with medical teams to develop individualized Plans of Care

- Provided grief counseling and facilitated bereavement support groups

- Conducted community workshops on grief, stress, and spirituality

- Supported patients from various faiths and backgrounds with empathy and respect

- Participated in on-call rotations and crisis response

• Religious Coordinator/Chaplain Macon Youth Detention Center, Macon, GA 2001–2003

- Designed and led interfaith worship services and educational programs

- Provided one-on-one counseling for youth and their families

- Engaged youth in spiritual development and personal growth activities

- Fostered partnerships with local clergy and community organizations Pastoral Experience (Selected Highlights)

• Senior Pastor Butler Street C.M.E. Church, Atlanta, GA 2023–Present

- Provide ongoing pastoral care and counseling to a diverse congregation

- Leading a multi-million dollar building project for a XX sq. ft. edifice

- Support individuals and families through grief, illness, and spiritual crises

• Presiding Elder C.M.E. Church Districts (GA, MS, LA) 2010–Present

- Supervise and provide guidance and counseling to 25–36 churches across multiple districts

- Mediate congregational and pastoral conflict with compassion and skill

- Facilitate training sessions on pastoral care and leadership

• Previous Pastoral Appointments:

- Holsey Chapel C.M.E. Church, Columbus, GA 2018-2023

- Lynch Street C.M.E. Church, Jackson, MS 2012-2018

- Lane Chapel, Shreveport, LA 2010-2012

- Bethel C.M.E., Macon, GA 2004-2010

- Usher’s Temple, Fort Valley, GA 1998-2004

- Israel C.M.E., Cornelia, GA 1996-1998

- St. Rest, Springhill-North, Carter Chapel C.M.E. Churches 1993-1995

Professional Affiliations

- Member, NAACP, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

- Former Board Member, Christian Methodist

Episcopal Church (National)

- Graduate, Mississippi Black Leadership Institute

- Fellow, Center for Earth Ethics

Honors & Awards

- Pastor of the Year, Mississippi Gospel Music Awards

- NAACP Presidential Award, Claiborne Parish, LA

- VistaCare Hospice: Walk the Talk Award, Employee of the Month, Service Award

- Recognition, Louisiana House of Representatives

- Distinguished Service & Pastoral Leadership Awards

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