1031 Scott Blvd. Apt A2 Decatur, GA.

30030
404-453-9018
WINIFRED M. BYRD winmore4life@gmail.com
www.pastorwinifredmbyrdportfolio.weebly.com
Committed to Excellence in Spiritual Healthcare

EXPERIENCED CHAPLAIN, EDUCATOR, and COLLABORATOR

…dedicated to empowering clients and their families by providing the highest quality spiritual healthcare

EDUCATION
Clinical Pastoral Education Units (4)
Compassion Based Care Training – Emory Healthcare, Atlanta GA 2019
Ph. D (doctoral candidate) Education Leadership and Management, Hampton University, Hampton, VA
Chaplain Training Program, Dekalb County Police Department, Decatur, GA - 2008
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center (Morehouse School of Religion), Atlanta, GA – 2007
M.Ed., University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA - 1997
B.A., Communication, - Hampton University, VA - 1996

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

Chaplain Board Certification Eligible

Ecclesiastical Endorsement for VA Chaplaincy

Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International

Ecclesiastical Endorsement for Chaplaincy

Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International

Ordination 2009

GA Educator Certification-T5 Clear Renewable PA Educator Certification Level II

ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

 Administrator – Office of the State Bishop of Georgia Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International
 Moderator: Addressing Sexual Abuse – Full Gospel State of Georgia Conference Feb. 2019
 Presenter: Advancing The Kingdom – Full Gospel Atlanta Metro District Empowerment Zone Spring 2018
 Lecturer – M.S.R. 2007 140th Founders Day & 62nd C.D. Hubert Lecture Series
 Organizer and Chairperson: Morehouse School of Religion Ministry Conference 2006
 Presenter: Christian Churches Together Conference 2006 - Topic: Addressing the Issue of Poverty
 Researcher/Presenter: University of Pennsylvania Urban Ethnography

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
 Microsoft Office 365 -Expert
 Microsoft Teams
 Google Suite (Google Meets, Drive, Docs, Forms, Sheets and Classroom)– Expert Level
 Zoom – Proficient
 Apple Software/Hardware -Expert
 Social Media – Proficient
 Multimedia Equipment – Proficient
 CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System) -Expert
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CHAPLAINCY EXPERIENCE

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Atlanta, GA.
March 2020 – present

Disaster Spiritual Care Team Member

Assist disaster clients to utilize their own spiritual resources, values and faith in the midst of crisis regardless of
one’s faith tradition.

Participate in local responses, such as providing support to a family who has experienced a house fire to
provide spiritual and emotional support as well as connection to resources to local resources.

Facilitate long term recovery for clients by providing spiritual and emotional support and connection to local
resources.

Provide education and support in preparedness efforts, such as the Home Fire Campaign or community disaster
education.

Assist chapter in developing partnerships with local faith-based organizations.

FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL

DEPT. OF DISASTER SERVICES
Atlanta, GA.
July 2019 -present
Executive Administrator/Operations Co-Leader

Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls the documentation for programs and activities of the Dept of
Disaster Services.

Assists with the plans, organization and implementation of emergency services and disaster preparedness
programs.

Partners to develop plans to mobilize materials and resources to meet emergencies; assists with the
coordination of tests and exercises to determine adequacy of disaster preparations.

Partners with the Director of Disaster Services in the development plans for maintaining the Operational Area -
Emergency Operations Center.

Partners with the Director of Disaster Services and team in the development of short and long-range goals for
programs and activities.

Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of existing operations and recommends improvements in department
services.
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Coordinates and supports the implementation of disaster response services and programs through application of
agency specific planning and management techniques (Planning P, Integrated Strategic Plan)

Facilitate the Planning Process to develop incident functional plans.

Lead Public Information briefings.

Partners to oversee the development and maintenance of departmental records.

Consults and coordinates with other team members, other agencies and user groups concerning coordinated
planning of emergency response, recovery and mitigation programs.

Reviews and evaluates the assigned work of the Disaster Services team

Prepares reports and correspondence for regional and national leadership.

Attends meetings and conferences for the advancement and development of the disaster services team.

FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL

DEPT. OF ECCLESIASTICAL ENDORSEMENT & PASTORAL CARE
Atlanta, GA.
July 2017 – June 2021

Strategic Planner and Education Manager

Developed strategic plan from the vision of the Episcopal Director and leadership team to strengthen and
sustain the department and the endorsed chaplains of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship as well as the
friends of the Fellowship.

Developing and teaching relevant courses and workshops for our endorsed chaplains' professional
advancement.

Planning and delivery of courses and education resources through digital platforms

EMORY HEALTHCARE
Atlanta, GA.
Apr. 2018 – Oct. 2019

Registry Chaplain

Assessing patient's spiritual needs and planning appropriate spiritual care in the Medical-Surgical Inpatient,
Emergency, Pre-Operation, Post-Operation and Critical Care units.

Efficiently documenting spiritual assessments and spiritual/pastoral care of patients.

Coordinating with medical team to provide care and support during incidents of distress or crisis (Code Blue).
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Contacts and updates family members/relatives during patient crisis or distress to alleviate anxieties and gain
effective cooperation of the family to the treatment regimen.

Provides information regarding Advance Directives when requested

Provides support to families during informing of patient's death by medical team

Provides spiritual/pastoral care to family members and significant others of patients in difficult long-term care
and life situations (chronic illness, death, and grief) to alleviate their anxieties, to develop effective cooperation
of these relatives with the treatment regimen of the hospital and to help them process their grief.

Partners with chaplains to establish periods for special services including administering ordinances, rites or
sacraments, blessing units or seasonal services.

Through bereavement, provided comfort and maintained contacts with family and significant others of patients
to encourage them during their time of grief and offer additional spiritual healthcare services.

Provides spiritual healthcare and consultation to family members of patients in difficult long-term care and life
situations (chronic illness, death, and grief) to alleviate their anxieties, to develop effective cooperation of these
relatives with the treatment regimen of the medial center and to help them process their grief.

Provides spiritual/pastoral care to hospital staff enduring the pressures of providing care to
patients particularly those in palliative and hospice care.

Assured patient's right to free exercise of religion was upheld and protected them from proselytizing
by staff, other patients, or visitors regardless of faith group through monitoring and visitor education .

Providing pastoral care in a timely manner including initial visits to newly diagnosed patients, daily ward
visitations, visits to seriously ill, intensive care unit, preoperative and postoperative patients

Referred to expertise of clergy person in the community for additional religious/pastoral care of patients

Communicated effectively with persons of diverse races, cultures, religions, nationalities, ages, and persons
having varying types and degrees of disability to understand and address their specific needs.

METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES (comprehensive care for the homeless)

Tampa, FL.
Aug. 2015 – Jan. 2016

Director of Spiritual Care

Designed and implemented bi-lingual spiritual assessments for residents, which received approval for use on
the Hillsborough county UNITY client reporting system
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Completed and documented spiritual assessments of residents on the Hillsborough County UNITY client
reporting system

Provided pastoral care for residents of homeless housing and crisis care to staff of Metropolitan Ministries

Designed spiritual distress guides and referral forms for clients of Metropolitan Ministries

Provided spiritual distress guides and referral form training for staff of Metropolitan Ministries

Organized and implemented weekly worship services for staff and residents

Developed and implemented weekly call in prayer and devotional

Supervised chaplains for staff of the Metropolitan Ministries

Create and conduct resident surveys on the impact of spiritual care in their traumatic situation

Coordinated with community and clergy partners to support the spiritual care of clients

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

CHARLIE NORWOOD VA MEDICAL CENTER
Augusta, GA.
Sept. 2014 – Jun.2015

Chaplain Resident

Interviewed patients to complete required spiritual assessment and determine patient’s faith preference
for developing a plan of spiritual care.

Actively participated as a member of two interdisciplinary teams contributing to the care plan of patients within
the palliative and hospice unit.

Provided spiritual/pastoral care for patients who are severely disabled and struggle with health issues, which
require long-term care.

Assessed patient's spiritual needs and planning appropriate spiritual/pastoral care in the Medical-Surgical
inpatient unit, Hospice, Palliative Care, Pre-Operation, Post-Operation and Critical Care unit.

Conducted spiritual assessments to determine patient's spiritual preferences, resources, and injuries.

Efficiently documented spiritual assessments and interventions of patients within the CPRS electronic medical
records and protected sensitive information from loss, disclosure, or alteration.

Designed and established periods of public worship conducted weekly scheduled services including devotional
songs and sermons on hospice and CLC units as well as in hospital chapel.
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Partnered with chaplains to establish periods for public worship, conduct weekly/regularly scheduled services
including devotions, sermons, and arranging for the atmosphere and symbolism of worship.

Arranged for special services including administering ordinances, rites, or sacraments, conducting funerals, or
seasonal services; provides bereavement support as required.

Designed and presented didactic on the current literature and best practices for Spiritual Assessments of
patients.

Through bereavement calls provided comfort and maintained contacts with family and significant others of
patients to encourage them during their time of grief and offer additional spiritual/pastoral care services.

Provided spiritual/pastoral care and consultation to family members of patients in difficult long-term care and
life situations (chronic illness, death, and grief) to alleviate their anxieties, to develop effective cooperation of
these relatives with the treatment regimen of the medial center and to help them process their grief.

Provided spiritual/pastoral care to hospital staff enduring the pressures of providing care to patients particularly
those in palliative and hospice care.

Assured patient's right to free exercise of religion was upheld and protected them from proselytizing by staff,
other patients, or visitors regardless of faith group through monitoring and visitor education.

Conducted interviews of potential chaplaincy residents with CPE Supervisor and chaplaincy team members

Provided pastoral care in a timely manner including initial visits to newly diagnosed palliative care patients,
daily ward visitations, visits to seriously ill, intensive care unit, preoperative and postoperative patients.

Collaborated with the Palliative Care Chaplain and the Palliative Care Team to provide education for Medical
Center staff and faculty regarding the palliative care

Referred to expertise of clinical staff chaplains or clergy person in the community for religious/pastoral care
service to support spiritual/pastoral.

Communicated effectively with persons of diverse races, cultures, religions, nationalities, ages, and persons
having varying types and degrees of disability to understand and address their specific needs.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

ATLANTA VA MEDICAL CENTER
Decatur, GA.
Aug.2013 - May 2014

Chaplain Intern
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Created group norms for spirituality groups to establish a safe environment for diverse populations to receive
care.

Conducted spirituality groups for patients from the Mental Health unit and Outpatient Women's health

Provided spiritual care for patients who struggle with health issues which require palliative or hospice care.

Provided spiritual care and comfort for families of patients who received hospice care.

Provided spiritual care and comfort for patients and families of patient who receive care in our Oncology and
Medical/Surgery units.

Provided spiritual care and support for hospital staff enduring the pressures of providing care to patients
particularly those in palliative and hospice care.

Designed and established periods of public worship conducted weekly scheduled services including devotional
songs and sermons.

Through bereavement calls provided comfort and maintained contacts with family and significant others of
patient.

Conducted religious services, instruction, administration, and extensive pastoral care for patients and their
families.

Provided spiritual care to family members of patients to alleviate their anxieties, to develop effective
cooperation of these relatives with the treatment regimens of the medial center and to help them process with
grief in the context of patient's conditions.

WINMORE ENTERPRISES
Decatur, GA.
May 2005 – present

Chief Executive Consultant/Owner

Provides professional development, organizational development, strategic planning, and project analysis to
start-ups, faith-based organizations, non-profits, government, and private organizations.

Provides marketing strategies, website development, and establishment of social media platforms.

Provides education consulting service to students, parents, educators, non-profits, government, and private
organizations.

Provided guidance to school leadership to assure their programs are aligned to the missions, beliefs, and
priorities of the local, state, regional and federal departments of education.

Conducted evaluations and provided feedback on implementation of education programs in the throughout the
United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands

FIRST MOUNT PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH

Atlanta, GA.
Jan. 2017 – Apr. 2019
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Pastor of Worship and Christian Education

Provided spiritual enrichment and education through preaching sermons and teaching Bible Study.

Provided spiritual enrichment through leading of worship services (reading scripture, prayer, and singing)

Provided spiritual, administrative and academic support to the Senior Pastor in leadership and training of
congregation.

Provided spiritual and congregational care during crisis and bereavement.

Provided support and spiritual care to women in the congregation and community.

Provided leadership in the oversight, design, execution, and feedback of all worship services.

Provided leadership in the design, execution and feedback for all aspects of Christian Education.

Developed and co-teaches Servant Leadership Development course for prospective ministers and deacons.

Pastoral Liaison to new ministers.

Served as Co-Director of Women's Ministry (Transformed Women)

Provided strategic planning and organizational development as a member of the Executive Council.

ATLANTA METRO DISTRICT

FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL
Atlanta, GA.
Jan. 2018 – Apr. 2019

District Administrator

Oversee the work of exempt/non-exempt employees daily work activities, with primary emphasis
in the areas of business, plan development and implementation, management of financial performance,
development of marketing plans and marketing of service and products

Prioritize responsibilities in the following areas: project planning, management and

communications, leading proposal efforts, providing proposals input, staff hires,
and staff development

Coordinate and direct support services, which includes secretarial and reception; administration;
payroll; budgets, conference planning and travel; information and data processing; mail; facilities management,
materials scheduling and distribution; printing and reproduction; records
management; telecommunications management; personal property procurement, supply and disposal

Responsible for contract negotiations involving conference events and any other events with the
Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, including supplies and or equipment

Maintain accurate record of churches, which are a part of the Atlanta Metro District Full Gospel Church
Fellowship
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Assure the District Overseer all churches claiming membership are in good standing on the
local, state, and international levels.

Assures all churches are properly certified and have certification by the state and international
offices of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship

Has a record of all major correspondence relative to Atlanta Metro District business of the Full Gospel Baptist
Church Fellowship International.

THE GREATER PINEY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

Atlanta, GA.
Oct. 2006 – Jan. 2011

Associate Pastor

Assistant to the Pastor of Congregational Care and Counseling

Scheduled counseling sessions
Provided and coordinated meetings for counseling and developing seminary interns
Contacted ill and bereaved members to provide spiritual/pastoral support during crisis
Developer & mentor of Daughters of Destiny
Life/spiritual skills development group for young adult women, women in crisis,
women with personal growth issues and concerns

Assistant to the Senior Pastor

Provided leadership for worship services (includes preaching, teaching, singing and prayer)
Conducted funerals in the pastor's absence
Pastoral Assistant - Holy Land Trip 2009
Developer and Instructor- Servant Leadership: Ministerial Training Program
Praise & Worship development and preparation with Music Ministry
Curriculum Developer
Bible Study Instructor
Pastoral Liaison to Prayer Ministry
Pastoral Liaison to Music Ministry
Pastoral Liaison to Minister’s Council