1. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
FACEBOOK.com/derrick.l.givens
LINKEDIN.com/in/revderricklgivens
PHONE: 312-316-2880
EMAIL: eldgivens@gmail.com
ADDRESS: 7235 South Aberdeen St.
Chicago, IL 60621
Rev. Derrick L. Givens
Summary
Statement
 Strong background in Chaplaincy with 10+ years of experience dedicated to
ministry and advocacy within the field of Spiritual Care.
 Sermon Videos: youtube.com/watch?v=Ui99_0GBUuk&t=21s
youtube.com/watch?v=vCQqFpsccZA
 Member of the Association of Professional Chaplains and BCC eligible.
 Obtained four Units of CPE: (2) CPE Level One and (2) CPE Level Two
 Ordained/Endorsed by the Interdenominational Ministers Association.
 Described as a “Genuine Caregiver” by ACPE supervisor, who added:”
Derrick has demonstrated his genuine caring for patients regardless of their
ethnic differences or social conditions.”
Experience 9/2016–Present John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Chicago, IL
Chaplain
 Provided empathetic support during: crisis, grief, and trauma.
 Deliver quality Chapel Service to every patient and staff in attendance through: prayer,
exhortation/encouragement, bible teaching, mediation, and preaching.
8/2015–8/2016 Genesis Health Systems Davenport, IA
Chaplain Resident
 Provided empathetic support during: crisis, grief, and trauma.
 Facilitated grief support groups, and developed a sense of community.
 Gladly offered pastoral care in long-term resident facilities and hospitals.
 Responded rapidly during on call shifts, serving four hospitals.
 Daughter of Patient said; “Derrick, my family would like to say thank you for being
there for us during the difficult time of our father passing away…”
12/2015–8/2016 Genesis Health Systems DeWitt, IA
Art Therapist
 Taught Art therapy to assist patients who are suffering from memory loss and living
with grieve. Facilitated life reflections, by exploring feelings, and improving self-
esteem.
1/2016–8/2016 Broadway Presbyterian Church Rock Island, IL
Interim Pastor
 Preached God’s plan of Salvation; enlightened the church congregation by teaching and
offering pastoral care.
10/2014–5/2015 ReVive Center Chicago, IL
Employment Education Curriculum Developer
 Developed a curriculum of employment readiness to reduce unemployment.
 Worked with the residents to enhance their basis life skills, and increase their
employment readiness.

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1/2006–8/2015 Essannay Show It, Inc. Chicago, IL
General Manager
 Manager: “Essannay Show It” a premier Audio/Video corporation in Chicago.
 Increased the income of the corporation by 25%, and heighten customer satisfaction.
 Project Manager and AV Team Leader.
1/2007–8/2015 John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Chicago, IL
Chaplain and Board member of the LightBearers Ministry
 Assured quality Chapel Service to every patient and staff in attendance through: prayer,
exhortation/encouragement, bible teaching, mediation, and preaching.
 Provide comfort and spiritual care with dignity to patients and staff.
5/1999–12/2005 Life Skills Institute Chicago, IL
Motivational Speaker
 Taught life skills seminars and motivational lectures in schools and for private
organizations.
1/2001–12/2004 Illinois State Youth Auxiliary Chicago, IL
Vice Chairperson of the Illinois State Youth Auxiliary for the Apostolic Faith Churches
 Oversee the spiritual and natural activity of the department participants. Duties include
planning the youth department’s calendar and supervising the activities and services.
2/1996–3/1998 Youth Campus Foster Care Chicago, IL
Case Manager
 Provided full case management services for Treatment Foster Care clients.
6/1994–6/2003 Midwest Bible College Chicago, IL
Program Director / Instructor
 G.E.D. program director
 Taught mathematics and second year Homiletic II at the college.
1/1992–6/1994 Tabitha House Chicago, IL
Project Coordinator / Supervisor
 Supervised the “After School Educational Program” at Tabitha House (shelter for
homeless women and children).
 Trained tutors and provided counseling services.
Education 5/2015 Evangelical Bible Seminary Greenacres, FL
 M.Div., Master of Divinity Degree Program
5/1986 Wilberforce University Wilberforce, OH
 B.A., Computer Graphics and Theology. Received credits for teaching in the Chicago
Board of Education.