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Andrew Bossardet

Andrew Bossardet

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chaplain and Spiritual Director

  • Education

    • Western Theological Seminary

      2006 - 2009
      Master of Divinity (MDiv) Divinity/Ministry

      Ministry preparation: Church planting, justice/compassion work, small group/discipleship ministry, ancient languages

    • Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

      2020 - 2023
      Doctor of Ministry Christian Spirituality

      From the PTS website, "The Doctor of Ministry Christian Spirituality Focus is designed to give Christian ministers the opportunity to explore the depth and breadth of Christian spirituality across time periods, cultures, and contexts while providing key skills to equip them to help the people they serve become increasingly open, available, and responsive to the work God is doing in their lives and in the world God so loves." My focus is in the intersection of trauma and spirituality.

    • Cornerstone University

      2003 - 2006
      Bachelor of Arts Ancient Languages

      Student leadership, traveling youth ministry team, honor's society

  • Experience

    • Wayfarer Community Church

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
      Intern

      I worked with worship leading, youth, prayer ministry, teaching classes and helping newcomers become enfolded members of Wayfarer Church.

    • First Reformed Church of Holland

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
      Intern

      I worked with young adults and the early phases of a church planting process.

    • Glen Lake Community Reformed Church

      Jun 2009 - Dec 2014
      Pastor

      I preached, counseled, led the leadership board, partnered with community agencies to help people in poverty, led outreach into the school systems, led a youth group and taught classes as needs arose.

    • Church Leadership Center

      Jan 2014 - Sept 2018
      Facilitator

      Facilitating/leading courses, designing web materials for courses (including spirituality, Old Testament, New Testament, leadership, history, and theology).

    • Reformed Church in America

      Dec 2014 - Nov 2020
      Coordinator for Equipping Thriving Congregations

      Consulted with churches and leaders to help churches grow in spiritual maturity, missional impact, sustainability & readiness for change. I utilized personal coaching, learning communities and individual consultation to achieve these ends.

    • First Reformed Church Byron Center

      Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
      Interim Teaching Pastor

      I participated in the planning and execution of sermon series for the church, preaching at least twice per month.

    • FIRST REFORMED CHURCH OF BYRON CENTER MICHIGAN

      Nov 2020 - Dec 2022
      Lead Pastor

    • Spiritualize.co

      Sept 2022 - Mar 2023
      Spiritual Director

      I am a Spiritual Practitioner on Spiritualize.co. I give one-on-one spiritual direction to seekers through their online platform.

    • Michigan Dept. of Corrections

      Mar 2023 - now
      Chaplain

      I am the chaplain for the Richard Handlon Correctional Facility, giving one-on-one care to the prison population and resourcing religious services and inquiry.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Foundations of Christian Leadership- Duke Divinity School

      Duke Divinity School

    • Lead Coach

      Faithwalking
      Jun 2014

    • Foundational Coach Training

      Reformed Church in America
      Jan 2010