andrew simkins

chaplain

About

Recent spiritual care work was as Chaplain with Saint Joseph PACE in Mishawaka, IN. Excellent leadership and a solid place to connect with people.

Country

united states

City

warsaw

Industry

hospital & health care

Skill

fundraising, organizational development, pastoral care, leadership development, leadership, nonprofits, team leadership, teaching, public speaking, community outreach, theology, religion, volunteer management, chaplaincy, preaching, event planning, church events, program development, discipleship, coaching, team building, pastoral, staff development, microsoft word, hermeneutics, pastoral counseling, homiletics, editing, biblical studies, spiritual direction, missions, religious studies, grief counseling, newspaper columnist for venice gondolier venice florida, compassionate competent pastoral counseling, administration, research, system administration, healthcare, conflict resolution, customer service, hospitals

Experience

minister

roachdale christian church

1978-1 - 1983-1 · 5 yrs 1 mo

church planter and lead pastor

new hope christian church

1996-7 - 2013-7 · 17 yrs 1 mo

I accepted the task of establishing a new congregation in the Greater Venice area. We began as 2 families and ended 17 years later with 125 families. I learned the meaning of a new word, "pastor-entrepreneur."

senior minister

northview christian church

1983-1 - 1996-1 · 13 yrs 1 mo

I was responsible for many phases of congregational life.

chaplain

saint joseph pace and regional medical center

2015-11 - Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

chaplain-five cpe units over two years

indiana university health

2013-8 - 2015-1 · 1 yr 6 mos

My Residency is now complete. It was made up Units emphasizing chaplaincy in outpatient clinics, medical ethics and leadership in the health care arena --while working as a member of an interdisciplinary team I served with a very large department: Spiritual Services and Chaplaincy. I worked at the three hospitals of the Academic Health Center in Indianapolis, Indiana: IUHealth University Hospital, Riley Hospital for Children at IUHealth and IUHealth Methodist Hospital. Serving a diverse population was an honor and privilege.

Education

divinity

point university

1967-1 - 1971-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

trinity evangelical divinity school

theology

1986-1 - 1992-1 · 6 yrs 1 mo

education

2012-1 - 2013-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL is a 1,000+ bed Level 1 Trauma Center with a diverse population and rich opportunities for learning in Clinical Pastoral Education. My Supervisors were highly committed individuals with great passion and integrity. I am grateful for their investment in me as a student--Chaplain Intern."]

christian theological seminary

theology

1984-1 - 1987-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

ABD stands for \"All But Dissertation\" and thereby hangs a great story of determination, disappointment and finally rejoicing..."]

lincoln christian university

theology

1973-1 - 1978-1 · 5 yrs 1 mo

The Lincoln experience and academic challenges continue to shape life and understanding. I will always be thankful for the skillful scholarship discovered on this campus in a small Illinois town--rigorous study and high level application..."]

indiana university health, academic health center

2013-1 - Present · 13 yrs 9 mos

Since 2013 through current, my work and education experience at IUHealth--Inpatient Unit coverage has included: Emergency Departments at IUHealth Methodist and Riley Children's Hospital at IUHealth, Medical/Surgical, Neuro-critical Care, Neuroscience, Hospice areas, Behavioral Health and On-call coverage throughout hospitals in every Unit. Currently, I am working to develop and promote Chaplaincy presence in the Outpatient Clinics of the Academic Health Center including those in the Medical Diagnostic Center, the Brain Tumor Clinic in Neuroscience, Hematology/Oncology and Physical Therapy Wound Care. These are challenging venues as I work with highly skilled and dedicated clinicians. Activities and Societies: IUHealth Domestic Violence Board participation, Quality Committee of Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy