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Rev. 'Sandy' A.D. Sutherland

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Minister of Word & Sacrament in New Brunswick

  • Education

    • Presbyterian College, Montreal

      2000 - 2007
      College Diploma Presbyterian Church Ministry

      Activities and Societies: In-Ministry and Supervised studies This is the final accreditation prior to ordination in the Presbyterian Church in Canada

    • Presbyterian College, Montreal

      2000 - 2006
      Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Theological and Ministerial Studies

      Activities and Societies: Student council [Treasurer, Secretary and V.P. at different times] Library team Debate club Chapel Team Studies in theology and immersing myself in the programs, periodicals and the various curriculum of the church was my main focus. I used much of my free time for practical experience in local congregation and seeing to the care and well being of my fellow student.

    • McGill University

      2000 - 2004
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Theology/Theological Studies

      Activities and Societies: English Society Chapel Team Residence Dean While studying theology I took the opportunity that is McGill University to explore my interests in English Literature as well as world and religious history and philosophy beyond the normal scopes of the program.

    • Saint Mary's University

      1996 - 2000
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Radio Society Student council aid I came into the psychology program as a science major, switching to arts mid-program in order to better prepare for theological studies that would follow.

  • Experience

    • Little Caesars Pizza

      Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
      Staff

      Quality control, Food service safety and health, efficiency development, product development

    • Downeast Communication

      Sept 1999 - Aug 2000
      Sales Representative/Supervisor

      I was a sales leader and finished my time with the company supervising shifts and operating small stores and kiosks throughout the company. My work with the company included positions in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, and St. John's Newfoundland. I was trained by Aliant [now Bell] to represent sales for landlines and mobility services, managing domestic billing and some corporate sales.

    • Presbyterian Church in Canada

      Jun 2000 - now

      I am a servant of Christ placed in the context of congregational leadership within a church and community. I am a constant student, a program leader and developer, a counselor, an advocate, seeking to build up people's lives with deep spiritual strength and a sense of encouraging fellowship.I lead worship, conduct the sacraments of the church, and care for the people of God. I served a need for worship leadership, and short-term pastoral care in various situations, gaining experience for my own professional journey in ministry which was to follow. The diverse settings for this ministry stretched from Newfoundland to Saskatchewan, incorporating Urban, Suburban and Rural ministries.

      • Ordained minister of word and sacrament in the Presbyterian Church in Canada

        Nov 2007 - now

      • Student Minister

        Jun 2000 - Oct 2007

    • The Bass River Pastoral Charge

      Oct 2007 - Sept 2018
      Ordained Minister

      This four point pastoral charge is located along the Richibucto River region, covering an area of over 300 sq/km. Two worship services are normally held each Sunday with locations varying throughout the charge [see www.pccweb.ca/brpc/worship for details]

    • Beersville Volunteer Fire Department

      Apr 2008 - Jan 2019
      Chaplain/Firefighter

      I entered the fire service as a chaplain, offering counseling services, program leadership for personal/self care, and prayer and worship leader in regards to faith service in the department.I am a trained firefighter, with level I Firefighter certification, First Responder & Off Road rescue classification and traffic management certification.

    • Rexton Lions Nursing Home Spiritual Care Board

      Jan 2009 - Sept 2018
      Chairperson

      Chairing all business meetings of the Spiritual Care BoardReports to the Board of Directors of the Rexton Lions Nursing HomeOrientation of new clergyEnsuring planned programs and events take place

    • The Tabusintac Pastoral Charge

      Sept 2018 - Sept 2022
      Minister of Word & Sacrament to the Tabusintac Pastoral Chrage

      I served these three congregations throughout the pandemic, however their lack of financial stability made continuing as a full time-minister unsustainable.

    • Neguac Volunteer Fire - Rescue

      Jun 2019 - now
      Firefighter & Chaplain

      I am a trained firefighter, with level I Firefighter certification, First Responder & Off Road rescue classification and traffic management certification.As a chaplain I offer counselling services, program leadership for personal/self care, and prayer and serve as worship leader in regards to faith service in the department.

    • CARE Fellowship Ministries

      Sept 2022 - now
      Minister

      Answering the broad need for online and itinerate ministry support, I have set out in a journey of pulpit supply, online devotional development and new and renewing avenues of ministry through New Brunswick and touching mission places in Malawi, Pakistan and elsewhere.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Wildland Fire Response

      Province of New Brunswick
      May 2018

    • Fire Chaplain

      International Federation of Fire Chaplains
      Mar 2015

    • Certificate of ordination in the Presbyterian Church in Canada

      The Presbytery of New Brunswick
      Nov 2007

    • First Responder

      Canadian Red Cross
      Mar 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rev. 'Sandy' A.D. Sutherland
      Volunteer Service Award The New Brunswick Association of Nursing Homes Apr 2015 Though Chairperson of the Board , the past couple of years has seen a turnover in clergy in our region and I took on additional responsibilities, especially in the area of program development and special service planning. I also initiated a number of outreaches to staff of the Nursing Home, to encourage stronger mental and spiritual health and develop grief management skills. This work was recognized by the New Brunswick Association of Nursing Homes in the spring of 2015

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chaplain

      Issued by Beersville Volunteer Fire Department on Mar 2008
      Beersville Volunteer Fire DepartmentAssociated with Rev. 'Sandy' A.D. Sutherland