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Rev. Dr. Paul D. Kraus

Rev. Dr. Paul D. Kraus

Director of Pastoral Care/Chaplain

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director, Pastoral Care Services at Austin SSLC and Faculty Member at SSW and APTS

  • Education

    • Baptist Health System and Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health CPE Centers

      1996 - 1998
      Four Units of CPE Pastoral Care & Counseling

      I successfully completed 1,600 clincal hours (4 units) of (ACPE) clinical pastoral edcation. This is a rigorous training required for board certification of clinical chaplains/pastors. The pegadogy includes an integration of theology with psychologcal theories, cultural anthropology, and ethics. Each unit comprises 400 hours (100 didactics and 300 clinical). The tools for learning is measured by verbatim reports, case studies, learning covenants, and family system and genogram methods.

    • Palmer Theological Seminary

      1987 - 1991
      Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Pastoral Care & Counseling Masters Degree

      Activities and Societies: Activities Coordinator, Student Council Secretary

    • Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

      2004 - 2008
      Doctor of Ministry Pastoral Care and Counseling Doctor

      Major Concentration: Christian Nurture/Pastoral Care Care & CounselingProject/Dissertation Title: "Increasing Critical Self-Awareness: A Revised Model for Pastoral Care"

  • Experience

    • Baptist Health System, San Antonio, Texas

      Jan 1996 - Dec 2002
      Director of Pastoral Care/Chaplain

      Department Director/Staff Chaplain/Clinical Pastoral Education CoordinatorChair, Ethics CommitteeDepartment Representative, Leadership CouncilCoordinator, Employee Care AwardsChair, Pastoral Care Competency Evaluation CommitteePresident, International Association of Christian Chaplains, Inc.Coordinator, Team Building TrainingPartnership Coordinator, Texas/Mexico Sponsored Pastoral Care ConferencesCoordinator, Stress Relief Day ProgramCoordinator, Baptist Health System Employee Crisis Fund Show less

    • Baptist University of the Americas

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2008
      Administrative Faculty

      Taught the following courses to date:Increasing Critical Self-Awareness: A Revised Model for Pastoral CareSkills in Working with People Across CulturesLeadership from a Systems PerspectiveDrum & Percussion Instruments (Beginner & Advanced Levels)Clinical Pastoral Care II (Crisis & Grief)Clinical Pastoral Care I (Pastoral Visitation)Personal Dimensions of Ministry (co-taught)Counseling Youth and their FamiliesStrategies for Youth MinistryCross-Cultural Conflict TransformationAdministrative roles included:RegistrarStaff of Student DevelopmentChair, Graduation CommitteeChair, Recruitment Task ForcePresident, International Association of Christian Chaplains, Inc. www.christianchaplains.orgPartnership Coordinator, Texas/Mexico Pastoral Care and Counseling Conferences Show less

    • Austin State Supported Living Center, DADS

      Apr 2009 - now
      Director of Pastoral Care

      The position of director includes providing leadership and management of the department and the supervision of 6 chaplain interns and 50 volunteers. The department as a whole provides emotional and spiritual support to 250 residents with IDD and 1,000 employees.In addition the department director and chaplain other roles include:Music DirectorEthics ChairVice President of the Employee Care CouncilMember and HRO Designee of the Human Rights CommitteePracticum SupervisorCoordinator, 2013 State Music FestivalCo-coordinator, Annual Texas Chaplains WorkshopFaculty Member, Austin State Hospital Clinical Pastoral Education CenterPresident, International Association of Christian Chaplains, Inc. (IACC) www.christianchaplains.orgFounding Member, Austin Interfaith Inclusive Network (AIIN)Member of the Board of Directors for the Humanitarians in the Arts Show less

    • Seminary of the Southwest

      Jan 2010 - now
      Adjunct Professor

      Taught the following courses to date:Disabilty Theology - 2017Ministry in Times of Crisis - 2010, 2013, 2016, 2018Practicum in Theological Reflection - 2011Chaplain as Leader - 2012, 2018Multiculturalism and Diversity Issues in Pastoral Care - 2013, 2015, 2017Scheduled to teach the following courses in 2017:Life Cycle in the Pastoral Ministry ContextTheology and DisabilityMember of the Master of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care (MCPC) Advisory and Assessment Committees Show less

    • Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

      Sept 2015 - now
      Adjunct Professor

      Taught the following courses:Fall 2015 - Introduction to Pastoral Care

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Theology and Disability

      Summer Institute for Theology and Disability, Perkins School of Theology, Dallas, Texas
      Jun 2014

    • Out of the Exile: Connecting Faith, Community and Mental Ilness

      Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
      Nov 2014

    • Transforming Moral Distress into Compassionate Action

      The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare
      May 2014

    • Community Crisis Response Preparedness

      Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
      Oct 2013

    • Increasing Your Cultural Competencies

      Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
      Oct 2014

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Carpenter Helper

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity International on Sept 2009
      Habitat for Humanity InternationalAssociated with Rev. Dr. Paul D. Kraus