Avery Henry
Tropical Health LLC
Snellville
1
Language
1
Certification
27
years of professional experience
Compassionate spiritual care professional with extensive experience in hospice, pastoral counseling, and interfaith ministry. Skilled in grief support, family mediation, and interdisciplinary teamwork to guide patients and families through crisis, loss, and final arrangements. Known for clear documentation, trauma-informed care, and respectful support across diverse beliefs and cultures. Pastor leadership counseling, preaching, speaking and compassion.
Work History
Hospice Chaplain
6 Years 2 Months- Provided spiritual assessments and delivered individualized pastoral support aligned with patient beliefs and care goals.
- Coordinated end-of-life care and symptom-related emotional support with interdisciplinary hospice team.
- Facilitated grief counseling for families, delivering compassionate guidance during anticipatory loss and bereavement.
- Documented spiritual care encounters accurately in hospice records to support continuity of care.
Hospice Chaplain
6 Years 2 Months- Provided spiritual assessments and individualized pastoral support aligned with patient beliefs and care goals.
- Facilitated grief counseling for families, offering compassionate guidance during anticipatory loss and bereavement.
- Documented spiritual care encounters accurately within hospice records to support continuity of care.
- Led bedside prayers, rituals, and faith-based services tailored to diverse cultural and religious traditions.
- Supported crisis situations with calm presence, active listening, and trauma-informed pastoral intervention.
- Strengthened family coping through compassionate communication, legacy work, and bereavement follow-up support.
Singles Pastor/Executive Pastor
15 Years 6 Months- Led worship services, preaching, and biblical teaching to strengthen spiritual growth and congregational engagement.
- Developed discipleship programs, Bible studies, and small groups to deepen faith formation.
- Provided pastoral care through counseling, prayer, and visitation for members facing crisis or transition.
- Mentored ministry leaders and emerging volunteers, building confidence and accountability in service roles.
- Facilitated weddings, funerals, baptisms, and special services with pastoral sensitivity and clear guidance.
- Strengthened community outreach through local partnerships, evangelism efforts, and family-support initiatives.
Youth Pastor
2 Years- Led weekly youth gatherings, fostering engagement through worship, discussion, and interactive activities
- Mentored teens individually, providing biblical guidance and consistent pastoral care
- Developed youth discipleship lessons aligned with church teaching and age-appropriate spiritual growth
- Coordinated volunteer teams to support youth services, events, and outreach programs
- Organized retreats, conferences, and community activities to strengthen youth participation
- Recruited and equipped youth volunteers through training, coaching, and clear ministry expectations
- Managed youth ministry calendars, event planning, and follow-up tasks to maintain program consistency
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Utilized various teaching techniques to effectively communicate biblical truths to young people in an engaging and relevant manner.
- Taught and counseled youth ages [13] to [25].
- Mentored young adults through one-on-one counseling sessions, fostering personal development and spiritual growth.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Created an inclusive atmosphere that welcomed individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering a sense of unity and belonging within the youth group.
- Strengthened relationships between families and the church by hosting family-focused events and providing resources for parents.
- Recruited volunteers from the congregation to assist in various aspects of the youth ministry program such as event planning or leading small groups during Bible studies or retreats.
- Supported young adults during times of transition by offering guidance, resources, and encouragement for pursuing their faith journey outside the context of formal youth ministry programming.
- Provided mentoring and counseling to youth members, offering guidance and support in their personal lives.
- Provided pastoral care and counseling to youth dealing with personal challenges, offering guidance and support.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Youth Pastor
4 Years- Engaged parents and church leadership to address youth needs and share program updates
- Partnered with church leadership to create strategies that expanded youth ministry participation.
- Ensured a safe environment for all participants during activities by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Established goals for youth and provided parents with regular updates on their progress.
- Taught and counseled youth ages 13 to 21.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Mentored young adults through one-on-one counseling sessions, fostering personal development and spiritual growth.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology/Sociology
No Degree - Clinical Pastoral Education/Chaplaincy
Skills
Spiritual care
Spiritual guidance
Grief support
End-of-life care
Bereavement counseling
Family support
Caregiver support
Final arrangements
Sacraments management
Spiritual counseling
Conflict resolution
Service coordination
Preaching
Motivational techniques
Ritual management
Family mediation
Spiritual guidance
Detail orientation
Team collaboration
Spiritual guidance
Officiating
Educational guidance
Ceremonial guidance
Certification
- [Clinical Pastoral Education] Training - [2020-present]
- Certified [Chaplain], [Sovereign and Tropical Hospice] - [2020-present]
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Hospice Chaplain
Sovereign Hospice
09.2020 - CurrentRead More
Hospice Chaplain
Tropical Health LLC
09.2020 - CurrentRead More
Singles Pastor/Executive Pastor
Hope and Life Fellowship Church
06.2008 - 12.2023Read More
Youth Pastor
Cathedral Of Praise Church Ministries
06.2004 - 06.2006Read More
Youth Pastor
Assembly Of God Tabernacle
05.2000 - 05.2004Read More
Southern Arkansas University
Bachelor of Science from Psychobiology/Sociology
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Training & Counseling Center @ St. Luke's Wellstar
No Degree from Clinical Pastoral Education/Chaplaincy
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