Tony Pantel
Timaru,Canterbury
Summary
Life is not simple. Peoples lives are a diverse tapestry that has been woven from many different strands; upbringing, family of origin, culture, education, peers, hurts.
I look at all people through the same lense- That everyone's on a journey. My expertise is based around going on this journey with people to see them flourish, and I do this through empowerment and encouragement.
My counseling philosophy is based around the following principles: Solutions focused; I believe the answer to most of life's problems are within an individual, and my skill lies in asking good questions that lead a person to come up with their own solutions.
Hauora; People are multi-faceted beings, and if any aspect of the "whare" is neglected it will soon fall over.
Strenghts based; I had a strength finder coach a number of years back, and this revolutionized my life. Therefore I am passionate about helping people discover and run in their unique lane.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Timaru Elim Church
Timaru, Canterbury
07.2020 - Current
- Provide spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Oversee administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Help people navigate different stages of life, compassionately and empathetically.
- Helping people navigate grief and loss.
- Get stuck people moving ahead in life.
Associate Pastor
Dunedin Elim Church
Dunedin, Otago
06.2013 - 06.2020
- Established relationships with tertiary students, and adults struggling with mental health issues that included depression, psychosis, suicidal ideation, bi-polar and personality disorders. And gave counsel when appropriate, or assisted in getting the correct professional help
- Provided spiritual support and counsel to lesbian couples with children, bi-sexual singles, gay people, straight people, not sure people, transgender people.
- Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs focused on helping marginalized individuals such as the homeless, prison inmates, sex workers, and gang members.
- Planned and led voluntary service teams to parts of Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Youth Center Manager
Otautau Youth Trust
Otautau, Western Southland
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Implemented health and safety policies and best practice procedures in regards to working with at risk and vulnerable youth.
- Developed trust and mutual respect among youth and volunteers.
- Established working relationship with local police that facilitated healthy interactions between police officers and youth of this community.
- Offered confidential counsel to young people as they sought to form their identity.
- Created a safe space that was free from judgement or prejudice.
- Managed team of 6 volunteers, overseeing training, and upskilling of volunteers.
Education
One-day Workshop - Counseling- Grief And Loss
Matt Cameron- Solutions Focused Counselling
Timaru11.2021
Certificate IV - Christian Ministry
Elim Leadership Collage
Dunedin, OTA12.2014
Skills
- Spiritual instruction
- Pastoral counseling
- Leadership
- Officiating
- Public speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Research
- Confidentiality
Timeline
Pastor
Timaru Elim Church
07.2020 - Current
Associate Pastor
Dunedin Elim Church
06.2013 - 06.2020
Youth Center Manager
Otautau Youth Trust
01.2008 - 01.2013
One-day Workshop - Counseling- Grief And Loss
Matt Cameron- Solutions Focused Counselling
Certificate IV - Christian Ministry
Elim Leadership Collage
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