THE SPIRITUAL SIDE OF JOB SEARCH
Presented by: Dr. Don Dempsey, retired Presbyterian Minister and forer Outplacement Counselor
In times of transition and new
beginnings, instead of thinking about job search as something difficult to
endure, Dr. Dempsey will challenge you to think of this period in your life as
an ideal time to re-examine your skills, strengths, and interests believing
that there is a sacred purpose that is seeking to find you.
Dr. Dempsey believes
and has experienced in his own personal times of transition, loss, and new
beginnings, that job search ultimately comes down to faith and trust. A
faith and trust in a power greater than oneself, that some call God, the Tao,
the Spirit, the “ground of all being.” Don believes it is important to
recognize and place one’s faith and trust in a spiritual power beyond our
comprehension, beyond the material and the physical and that the Spirit plays
an important role in guiding and leading us through the ups and downs of life.
The ultimate question I’ve always
ended up asking myself and those others I worked with is: “What is your
calling?” Not what others want or think you should do or be, but your own
individual calling. “What is your sacred purpose in life?”
We all have been
given certain gifts and strengths, sometimes referred to as our “God given”
gifts; we have natural interests, and along the way we have acquired numerous
skills, which translate into a variety of experiences and accomplishments. In
this workshop, Dr. Dempsey, will challenge each participant to consider, “What
is it that you are being called to do in this next chapter of your life?”
Dr. Don Dempsey
recently completed his seventh interim ministry assignment. Don’s unique
background and varied experience has prepared him to be of counsel and
assistance to people in a time of change and transition. His background
includes:
Graduated from
McCormick Theological Seminary (1969) and then served for ten years in the
pastoral ministry. During that period of time he earned his Doctor of
Ministry Degree in Pastoral Care from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary (1977).
In 1979 Don
successfully changed careers. For the next five years he worked in the
corporate world at a major bank in Chicago. After four years at the bank,
he was appointed a Personnel Banking Officer. Due to bad business
decisions a major downsizing took place and he was “outplaced.”
After completing his
outplacement program at Right Associates, he was hired by Right Associates as a
Vice President. For 13 years he worked as an outplacement counselor
providing individual and group counseling to a wide variety of corporate
companies throughout the country.
In 2002, Don reconnected with the Presbyterian Church
(PCUSA) and for the next 14 years served as an interim minister. During
that period of time he served as an interim pastor at seven different churches
ranging in size from 300 to 3,000 members.
40 E Old Mill Rd # 105
Lake Forest, IL 60045-3809
Thu, March 21 2019, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location Career Resource Center
40 E Old Mill Rd # 105
Lake Forest, IL 60045-3809
Description
Presented by: Dr. Don Dempsey, retired Presbyterian Minister and forer Outplacement Counselor
In times of transition and new
beginnings, instead of thinking about job search as something difficult to
endure, Dr. Dempsey will challenge you to think of this period in your life as
an ideal time to re-examine your skills, strengths, and interests believing
that there is a sacred purpose that is seeking to find you.
Dr. Dempsey believes
and has experienced in his own personal times of transition, loss, and new
beginnings, that job search ultimately comes down to faith and trust. A
faith and trust in a power greater than oneself, that some call God, the Tao,
the Spirit, the “ground of all being.” Don believes it is important to
recognize and place one’s faith and trust in a spiritual power beyond our
comprehension, beyond the material and the physical and that the Spirit plays
an important role in guiding and leading us through the ups and downs of life.
The ultimate question I’ve always
ended up asking myself and those others I worked with is: “What is your
calling?” Not what others want or think you should do or be, but your own
individual calling. “What is your sacred purpose in life?”
We all have been
given certain gifts and strengths, sometimes referred to as our “God given”
gifts; we have natural interests, and along the way we have acquired numerous
skills, which translate into a variety of experiences and accomplishments. In
this workshop, Dr. Dempsey, will challenge each participant to consider, “What
is it that you are being called to do in this next chapter of your life?”
Dr. Don Dempsey
recently completed his seventh interim ministry assignment. Don’s unique
background and varied experience has prepared him to be of counsel and
assistance to people in a time of change and transition. His background
includes:
Graduated from
McCormick Theological Seminary (1969) and then served for ten years in the
pastoral ministry. During that period of time he earned his Doctor of
Ministry Degree in Pastoral Care from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary (1977).
In 1979 Don
successfully changed careers. For the next five years he worked in the
corporate world at a major bank in Chicago. After four years at the bank,
he was appointed a Personnel Banking Officer. Due to bad business
decisions a major downsizing took place and he was “outplaced.”
After completing his
outplacement program at Right Associates, he was hired by Right Associates as a
Vice President. For 13 years he worked as an outplacement counselor
providing individual and group counseling to a wide variety of corporate
companies throughout the country.
In 2002, Don reconnected with the Presbyterian Church
(PCUSA) and for the next 14 years served as an interim minister. During
that period of time he served as an interim pastor at seven different churches
ranging in size from 300 to 3,000 members.
Contact Info
847-295-5626 or crc@CareerResourceCenter.org
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Event Type
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Intended Audiences
General Public Community Organization Job Seeker -
Grade Levels
Adult Education/Bridge Program -
Field of Interest
Other
THE SPIRITUAL SIDE OF JOB SEARCH
at
Career Resource Center
Thu, March 21 2019, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
40 E Old Mill Rd # 105
Lake Forest, IL 60045-3809
Presented by: Dr. Don Dempsey, retired Presbyterian Minister and forer Outplacement Counselor
In times of transition and new
beginnings, instead of thinking about job search as something difficult to
endure, Dr. Dempsey will challenge you to think of this period in your life as
an ideal time to re-examine your skills, strengths, and interests believing
that there is a sacred purpose that is seeking to find you.
Dr. Dempsey believes
and has experienced in his own personal times of transition, loss, and new
beginnings, that job search ultimately comes down to faith and trust. A
faith and trust in a power greater than oneself, that some call God, the Tao,
the Spirit, the “ground of all being.” Don believes it is important to
recognize and place one’s faith and trust in a spiritual power beyond our
comprehension, beyond the material and the physical and that the Spirit plays
an important role in guiding and leading us through the ups and downs of life.
The ultimate question I’ve always
ended up asking myself and those others I worked with is: “What is your
calling?” Not what others want or think you should do or be, but your own
individual calling. “What is your sacred purpose in life?”
We all have been
given certain gifts and strengths, sometimes referred to as our “God given”
gifts; we have natural interests, and along the way we have acquired numerous
skills, which translate into a variety of experiences and accomplishments. In
this workshop, Dr. Dempsey, will challenge each participant to consider, “What
is it that you are being called to do in this next chapter of your life?”
Dr. Don Dempsey
recently completed his seventh interim ministry assignment. Don’s unique
background and varied experience has prepared him to be of counsel and
assistance to people in a time of change and transition. His background
includes:
Graduated from
McCormick Theological Seminary (1969) and then served for ten years in the
pastoral ministry. During that period of time he earned his Doctor of
Ministry Degree in Pastoral Care from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary (1977).
In 1979 Don
successfully changed careers. For the next five years he worked in the
corporate world at a major bank in Chicago. After four years at the bank,
he was appointed a Personnel Banking Officer. Due to bad business
decisions a major downsizing took place and he was “outplaced.”
After completing his
outplacement program at Right Associates, he was hired by Right Associates as a
Vice President. For 13 years he worked as an outplacement counselor
providing individual and group counseling to a wide variety of corporate
companies throughout the country.
In 2002, Don reconnected with the Presbyterian Church
(PCUSA) and for the next 14 years served as an interim minister. During
that period of time he served as an interim pastor at seven different churches
ranging in size from 300 to 3,000 members.
40 E Old Mill Rd # 105
Lake Forest, IL 60045-3809