Special (contracta) Meeting of Classis Chatham Agenda – December 11, 2018 – Page: 1 CLASSIS CHATHAM of the Christian Reformed Church in North America Website: www.classischatham.ca Email: [email protected]Special (contracta) Meeting Tuesday, December 11, 2018 7:30 p.m. (registration starting at 7:00) East Strathroy Christian Reformed Church 476 Metcalfe St. E., Strathroy, Ontario Credentials: please submit signed copy to Stated Clerk electronically, or bring signed credentials to the Registration Desk prior to the meeting. Officers & Appointments Chair: Rev. Steve Dozeman (London-Talbot Street) Vice-Chair: Rev. Derek Bouma (Strathroy-East) Stated Clerk: Ron Middel Credentials & Instructions Committee: Members of CMC PURPOSE: This Special (contracta) Meeting of Classis Chatham is called following recommendations from our London Campus Ministry (LCM) Committee and the Classical Ministry Committee (CMC). The purpose of this meeting is to consider and endorse a recommendation from the LCM, and that classis approve the work of the Fanshawe Chaplain Search Committee. The Search Committee and the LCM Board is recommending the approval of Helena Allan to become the new Chaplain at Fanshawe College, with a start date of January 7, 2019. GROUNDS: for this special meeting of classis is that the proposed start date of January 7, 2019 aligns with the college's Winter Term, giving Helena exposure to the college and students for the full semester. If approval is delayed to our regular meeting in February, much of the semester will be lost (without a chaplain).
To Whom It May Concern: I am responding to your job posting on the Network for Campus Minister at Fanshawe
College (London). In reviewing the position and your church website, in relation to my qualifications and experience, I feel I could be the person God has called to your church. My academic experience includes: a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Religion with a Major in Political Studies, minor in Classics and undeclared minor in Public Policy & Administration. As part of this degree I did international exchanges in Greece and the Southwest US where I studied archaeology, language, culture and religion. Additionally, during my undergraduate studies I was involved in the Department Societies, Intramural sports, Residence Life, and student run Christian groups. Following my BA I obtained a Master of Theological Studies from Queen’s University where I was additionally involved in the Graduate Student Society, Peer Support for Undergraduates, Residence Life, and on campus ministry. During my time at Queen’s I worked as a residence support staff for students living on campus. Additionally, I obtained a Master of Arts (Theology) where I specialized in Pastoral Care and Counselling, with a focus on Mental Health and a Master of Divinity, where I specialized in Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy. As part of these two degrees I did 3 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (2 Basic, 1 Advanced) in varying contexts including ER, ICU, Palliative Care and Forensic Psychiatry. During my MDiv I also served as a Family Pastor for an inner-city church where I ministered to many at risk youth and adults, some of whom were caught up in Human Trafficking. Throughout my academic and professional career I have been very involved in worship leading & planning, educational workshops, faith formation, interfaith dialogues, and cultural experiences. Since July 2014, after finishing my MDiv, I have been serving as an Associate Pastor at Covenant Christian Reformed Church & Transcona CRC in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In this position I serve primarily people under 30, but am not limited to that demographic. Through my work I have become trained in Mental Health First Aid, helped establish mental health support for families and young adults, creating safe spaces for youth, young adults and parents. In my current role I have been very involved in faith formation of our church and youth, which includes (but not limited to): teaching and coordinating Sunday School, teaching weekly catechism, developing and running a meaningful junior youth and senior youth programs, meeting with youth in smaller groups for faith mentoring, coordinating SERVE trips, assisting with VBS, serving as Spiritual Director for our week long summer Bible camps (which has included writing curriculum, developing cabin material, leading staff devotions, and providing general support) and providing pastoral care to youth and families. I have also been instrumental in starting up a young adult group as well as writing & teaching issues relating to what happens once youth graduate high school and how to stay connected to young adults. Additionally, Covenant CRC was involved in the pilot project for the Building Blocks of Faith, which included attending the Worship Symposium 2016 and developing an intentional Faith Formation focus within our daily ministries and within our worship contexts. I also currently serve as the Classis Lake Superior (Canada) Youth Champion, which has included attending annual retreats, contributing to Faith Formation documents, leading webinars, and connecting with other youth leaders across the denomination. I look forward to hearing upon you, and if you don’t feel I am the one God has called I hope and pray that right person will be brought to you. Blessings, Helena Allan
Education 2012-2014 Master of Divinity Acadia University Specialization: Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care 2011-2012 Master of Arts (Theology) Acadia University Specialization: Pastoral Care & Counselling Thesis: Hope Floats: Providing Pastoral Care for Depression & Suicide in the Church 2008-2010 Master of Divinity [incomplete] Knox College (Toronto) transferred to Acadia University 2006-2008 Master of Theological Studies Queen’s University Research Project: Trinity: The Historical Development of Tertullian’s Trinitarian Theology 2002-2006 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Bishop’s University
Honours: Religion; Major: Political Studies; Minor: Classics Thesis: Ava Maria: An Examination of the Position & Role of Mary from Bible to the Modern Church Ministerial Experience Denominational Work September 2017- current Youth Champion Ad Hoc Committee (Classis Lake Superior) September 2015 Writer & Editor: Youth Focus Training & Teaching Tools for the
Faith Formation in Christian Reformed Church of North America
July 2015-current Youth Liaison & Champion: Classis Lake Superior (Canada) July 2015-current Faith Formation Pilot Project Team Co-Coordinator Covenant CRC, Winnipeg Manitoba Chaplaincy Focus 2013-2014 Clinical Pastoral Education Advanced Unit #1 East Coast Forensic Psychiatric Hospital: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Supervisor: Rev Barry Banks
2012 Clinical Pastoral Education Basic Unit #2 Victoria General Hospital- Palliative Care & General Surgery Halifax, Nova Scotia Supervisor: Training Supervisor- Rev Wendy Stone (overseen by Rev Gary Myatt & Buffy Harper) 2011 Clinical Pastoral Education Basic Unit #1 Dr Everett Chalmers Hospital: ER, ICU, Transitional Care: Fredericton, New Brunswick Supervisor: Rev. Deborah Everett Congregational Focus 2014-current Associate Pastor/Youth Director Covenant Christian Reformed Church & Transcona Christian Reformed Church (70/30 Joint position) Winnipeg, Manitoba 2013-2014 Associate Pastor Stevens Road United Baptist Church Dartmouth, Nova Scotia 2008-2010 Ministry Intern Strathcona Presbyterian Church: Kingston, Ontario Mission/International Experience 2018 SERVE: Visiting Team Coordinator
(Trip forthcoming) Sioux Falls, South Dakota 2018 SERVE: Host Team Spiritual Care Lead
(Special Needs Focus) Winnipeg, Manitoba 2017 SERVE: Host Team Coordinator Winnipeg, Manitoba 2017 SERVE: Visiting Team Coordinator
Sioux City, Iowa & Winnebago Reservation, Nebraska
2016 SERVE: Host Team Coordinator Winnipeg, Manitoba 2016 SERVE: Visiting Team Coordinator Thunder Bay, Ontario 2015 SERVE: Host Team Worksite Coordinator (Special Needs Focus)
Winnipeg, Manitoba 2015 SERVE: Visiting Team Coordinator Clara City, Minnesota 2014 SERVE: Visiting Team Leader Dordt College & Sergeant Bluff, Iowa 2013 Tidal Impact: Host Team Coordinator Dartmouth, Nova Scotia 2007 Cross Cultural Learning for Ministry Nicaragua 2006 Archaeological & Cultural Insight: Student New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Colorado 2005 Archaeological & Cultural Insight: Student Greece Related Additional Certifications/Training 2016 Red Cross First Aid & CPR 2016 Safe Church Certified 2015 Safe Church Certified 2013 Safe Kids Certified 2012 Leading with Care Certified 2011 Mental Health First Aid Recent Employment July 2014—current Director of Youth Ministry Covenant Christian Reformed Church/Transcona Christian Reformed Church (joint position) Winnipeg, Manitoba Jan 2013-June 2014 Associate Pastor of Youth & Family Ministries Stevens Road United Baptist Church Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Sept 2012-June 2014 Customer Service Representative Chapters-Indigo
