Rev.Rich.

Weber
3318-51 Street Close
Camrose AB T4V 4B3
Email: rw53c976@westpost.net
(780) 672-0456
Professional Objective
A Ministry position affording an opportunity to provide
compassion, spiritual guidance, Biblical instruction and practical assistance.

Qualification Highlights
Ministry professional with 35+ years of experience in various church, correction
al, hospice, assisted living and shelter arenas with proven initiative and succe
ss.
Proven expertise in meeting the practical, spiritual, death/dying and quality-of
-life needs of individuals representing a diverse cross-section of cultural and
socio-economic groups including incarcerated.
Strong Background in the full scope of ministry responsibilities including preac
hing, teaching, counseling, weddings/funerals, services, meetings and program ma
nagement.
Proactive and conceptual thinker with a superior work ethic. Successfully superv
ise chaplains, staff and ministry volunteers at multiple sites. Compassionate, c
aring and people-oriented spiritual caregiver.
Energetic and self motivated team player/mentor. Effective in work situations re
quiring an ability to manage multiple, concurrent and senior-level responsibilit
ies.
Exceptional oral/written communication, interpersonal, multi-tasking, administra
tive, organizational, problem solving and leadership skills. Thrive in both inde
pendent and collaborative arenas.
Professional Experience
06/08- Present To Long term care residents,
Edmonton, AB
Chaplain The homeless & ex inmates and inma
tes.
05/04 - 06/08 St Michaels Extended Care Facili
ty Edmonton
Clergy/Pastoral team ( Palliative Care Chaplain )
12/03 - 5/04 Winter Emergency Shelter "Out of the Cold" Society
Edmonton, AB
Volunteer Coordinator / Office Administrator
Recruited and managed volunteers serving a 50-resident homeless shelter. Coordin
ated meals and assisted with meeting personal needs. Referred individuals for me
dical and other assistance groups.
Presented shelter programs and needs to churches, businesses, schools, service c
lubs and other entities. Fielded inquiries, provided information, purchased supp
lies and wrote donation thank you letters
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12/01 to 12/02 Christ the King Episcopal Cathedral and School Selma
,AL
Clergy
Conducted daily services for school children, and daily/weekly services for up t
o 200 congregants.
Coordinated building and grounds activities, and provided individual counseling.
Served on several committees and made recommendations to the bishop.
06/02 to 12/02 Wiregrass Hospice Selma, AL
Hospice Chaplain
Visited residents, assisted with spiritual needs, and addressed death/dying issu
es with both residents and their family members. Served as friend and comfort, a
nd provided 24/7 on call emergency response.
Reported issues to the hospice director, recommended new programs, managed chapl
aincy volunteers and clergy, attended ongoing training courses and participated
on the patient care committee.
11/01 to 05/02 Lake Haven Assisted Living Center Luverne, AL
Director of Holistic Services
Ministered to the spiritual and emotional needs of 30 residents. Collaborate wit
h family members to address the needs of residents, as well as death and dying i
ssues. Conducted services and funerals.
Accompanied residents to doctor visits, recommended diet changes and served as o
ne of two chefs engaged in preparing daily meals for residents.
11/99 to 11/01 Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church Edmonton, AL
Clergy
Assisted with Sunday and specials services. Provided individual counseling, and
directed Alpha mid-week meeting logistics.
7/98 to 10/99 Charlottetown, P.E.I Charlottetown, P.E.I
Community Chaplain
Provided a full spectrum of chaplaincy services/support to inmates at a provinci
al correctional centre. Approved visits to inmates by community clergy, and esc
orted inmates with community church passes.
Conducted services, counseled staff, inmates, assisted released inmates with re-
adjustment into the community, provided spiritual guidance and provided services
for 150 members in three separate parishes.
6/96 to 1/98 Maximum Security Federal Prison Edmonton, AB
Pastoral/ Visiting Coordinator
Met with individual inmates, and approved visits with sponsors from community ch
urches.

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6/88 to 9/97 Fort Saskatchewan/ Belmont Corrections Centres Edmonton, AB
Chaplain
Conducted daily church services, discussion groups and Alpha meetings. Counseled
individuals, escorted inmates to hospital, funeral and church functions. Manage
d 250 prison volunteers.
Approved visits to inmates by outside clergy, address individual inmate spiritua
l needs, facilitated faith groups, organized concerts and hosted church/sports g
roup prison visits.
Attended and made recommendations during parole/court hearings, assisted inmates
with court, release and hygiene supply needs. Suggested improvements to the war
den on behalf of 1,500+ prisoners.
6/89 to 6/ 95 Correctional Services Edmonton, AB
Senior Provincial Chaplain
Supervised 13 chaplains and all spiritual services with Alberta prisons. Recruit
ed, interviewed, hired and trained new chaplains. Streamlined existing governmen
t programs.
Served as liaison between correction and community groups. Responded to spiritua
l matter, made recommendations to the Alberta justice minister, arranged confere
nces and documented monthly activities.
9/84 to 8/88 East Detention Centre Edmonton, AB
Ministry of Correctional Services
Provided ministry support for 1,200+ maximum security prisoners.
3/76 to 9/84 Other Experience ON and CA
Clergy, Biscotasing, Missanabi and Chapleau, ON (5/84-9/84) and Missionary and
Street Worker, Youth With A Mission International (YWAM), Los Angeles, CA (1976-
82)
Education/ Training
International Bible College and Seminary Biblical Studies Degree, 2010
The American Correctional Chaplains Association Certified Correctio
nal Chaplain, 1993
Grant MacEwan Community College- Edmonton, AB Criminol
ogy, 1992
Reagent College- Vancouver, BC Personal Wholeness and Prayer, 1990
Taylor College Evangelism and Christian Social Service Graduate, 1984
YWAM School of Evangelism- Los Angeles, CA School of Evangel
ism, 1978
Guildford College of Technology- UK City and Guide/ Hotel and Catering Certifi
cate, 1974
Other Professional Training Programs/ Courses
Large Scale Catering Certificate, Pastoral Care Ministry School, The Living Wate
rs Leadership Training Course, Christian Addictions Rehabilitation Association C
onference, Hostage Negotiator Training, Basic Rescuer Course, Cross Cultural Cou
rse
Other Professional Activities
Member, Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers, Edmonton Police, Edmonton, AB (
1988-Present)
Member of the Council of Reference, New Life Prison Ministries, London ON (1990-
present)
Member of Board of Directors, The International Coalition of Prison Evangelists
(1994-98)
Past Member of the Board of Directors, The Mission, Edmonton AB (1992-96)
Overseer of Edmonton Overcomers 12 Step Group, Edmonton AB (1993-96)
Voluneer Prison Visitor, ON (1982-88)
Probations and Parole/ Volunteer Officer, Ministry of Correction Services, ON (1
982-84)
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Honors and Awards
Key Award for Dedicated Service, Metropolitan Toronto East Detention Center, Jol
iet, IL (1998)
Ministry of Correctional Services Plaque for dedicated and outstanding services
as Chaplain, Toronto East Detention Centre (1987)
Volunteer Prison Visitor, "Man to Man" 5 -Year Service Certificate, ON (1982-88)
Ministry of Correctional Services Ontario Award for outstanding service
United Way Campaign Certificate
The Dr. Leslie Hunt Award, post-graduate award for leadership in the Anglican Ch
urch.
Volunteer Program Award for outstanding contributions to the Volunteer Program w
ith Alberta Correctional Services.