Anthony FREEBURG
Faith@Work, City of Willmar Fire and Police Deptartments, and Kandiyohi Sheriff
Willmar
19
years of professional experience
Compassionate pastoral leader with extensive experience in chaplaincy and ministry. Skilled in grief support, marriage counseling, sermon preparation, and ethical guidance. Known for delivering steady care during trauma, loss, and major life events. Brings strong leadership and communication to church and community support.
Work History
Chaplain
17 Years 4 Months- Provided crisis intervention and spiritual support to firefighters, officers, deputies, and families during traumatic incidents.
- Responded alongside emergency personnel to offer counsel during critical incidents and community emergencies.
- Conducted hospital, station, and scene visits to deliver pastoral care and emotional stabilization.
- Coordinated death notifications, grief support, and family follow-up with sensitivity and confidentiality.
Pastor
18 Years 6 Months- Preached biblically grounded sermons and led weekly worship services.
- Shepherded congregation through pastoral care, counseling, and spiritual support.
- Developed discipleship opportunities to strengthen faith formation and member engagement.
- Supervised ministry volunteers and coordinated church-wide service responsibilities.
- Guided outreach efforts to connect community needs with church ministries.
- Advised church leadership on vision, planning, and ministry priorities.
- Conducted weddings, funerals, baptisms, and communion services with care.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Helped to create a a welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Advised couples preparing for marriage via premarital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
- Managed church operations, ensuring proper allocation of resources and budget management.
Education
Pastorral Studies - Pastoral Care
Skills
Crisis intervention
Grief counseling
Spiritual guidance
Couples counseling
Premarital counseling
Funeral services
Wedding services
Sermon development
Bible studies
Community engagement
Ethical guidance
Timeline
Chaplain
Faith@Work, City of Willmar Fire and Police Deptartments, and Kandiyohi Sheriff
06.2009 - CurrentRead More
Pastor
Willmar Church of the Nazarene
02.2008 - 08.2026Read More
Nazarene Bible College
Pastorral Studies from Pastoral Care
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