Kevin Knight

Experience

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  Jasper Church of the Nazarene

  Aug 2009 - Jul 2014

  Lead Pastor

  • Guided local church in discovery and fulfillment of its calling and mission, helping to discern God’s movement, encouraging spiritual developing, and facilitating congregation’s participating in mission activities such as King’s Kids, Jasper Community Kitchen, and the Sequatchie Valley Mission • Hired, trained, and mentored the church’s first associate staff members, fostering an environment supportive of spiritual growth and helping each to mature in his or her calling• Planned and delivered weekly sermons, led discipleship classes, and provided pastoral care and counseling to those struggling with addiction, facing illness, relational/workplace stress, or escaping abusive relationships Show less

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  Dothan First Church of the Nazarene

  Jul 2014 - now

  Lead Pastor

  • Leads in pursuing the church’s core mission of loving God and loving people by teaching Christian education classes, preaching during corporate worship, engaging with the local community, and partnering with other local church leaders to meet evolving needs• Provides pastoral care and counseling for congregation members facing divorce, terminal diagnoses, long-term chronic illness, or hospice care, consistently leveraging active listening, empathy, and compassion to build long-term trusting relationships and assess additional needs• Regularly visits those who are in retirement homes, skilled nursing facilities, or homebound and provides respite care for caregivers, allowing them to rest or engage in self-care• Oversaw the 2017 creation of a thriving low-cost, high-quality after school program for K-6th grade students focused on serving single parents living at or below the poverty line• Hosts and plays a key role in planning the CGCD’s annual District Assembly on a rotational basis, including the provision of all volunteers, coordination of schedules/speakers, and delegate voting in adherence with denominational polity• Liaises with local churches of multiple denominations, volunteer organizations, and community resource partners to provide emergency shelter, food, medical care, and disaster relief response during natural catastrophes such as Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Michael Show less

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  Southeast Health

  Aug 2019 - now

  Chaplain

  • Provides spiritual care for patients and their families seeking treatment at a 450-bed not-for-profit Level 1 trauma center, collaborating with the Neuro ICU and Palliative Care team to provide visits during end of life and critical health events • Regularly attends hospital team huddles to assess care needs for Oncology, Palliative Care, or Neuro ICU patients and coordinates visitation schedule for 3 volunteer chaplains in the absence of the Director of Spiritual Care• Leverages active listening, a calm approach, discernment, and compassion to assist healthcare providers including physicians and nurses experiencing crises such as burnout, mental health distress, or relational issues • Maintains all health and personal information in strict confidence, striving to build an atmosphere of trust and sense of connection with patients, staff, and team members Show less