William T. Martin

About William T. Martin

I am an ordained Baptist minister, Certified Grief Professional (CGP), and pastoral leader dedicated to helping individuals, congregations, and faith-based organizations navigate grief, loss, and meaningful change with compassion and clarity.My work bridges pastoral care, leadership, and community engagement, with a particular focus on equipping churches and nonprofits to respond faithfully to grief—personal, communal, and organizational. I bring a trauma-aware, theologically grounded approach shaped by listening, discernment, and ethical leadership.With a Master of Divinity (M.Div.), I offer experience in pastoral counseling, teaching, and organizational support. I regularly serve as a speaker, facilitator, and advisor, providing sermons, workshops, and consultations on grief care, pastoral leadership, congregational resilience, and navigating change in faith-based contexts.I am open to:Pastoral or nonprofit leadership rolesSpeaking engagements and retreatsBoard or advisory serviceFaith-based consulting focused on care and discernmentIf your organization is seeking leadership rooted in compassion, theological depth, and practical wisdom, I welcome the conversation.

Experience

1. Hospice Chaplain

   Gentiva

   Mar 2026 — Present · New Castle, PA, US

   I provide compassionate, patient-centered spiritual care that supports the emotional and spiritual well-being of patients, families, and caregivers across diverse faith traditions and cultural backgrounds. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, I assess spiritual needs, develop individualized care approaches, and collaborate with medical and support staff to ensure holistic care. Through pastoral presence, prayer, sacred rituals, and bereavement support, I accompany individuals and families through serious illness, grief, and end-of-life transitions. I also cultivate partnerships with community clergy and faith leaders to extend meaningful spiritual resources while maintaining clear and timely documentation to support coordinated care.

Education

• Grove City College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biblical and Religious Studies

  2006 — 2010

• Westminster Theological Seminary

  Master of Divinity (M.Div.), General Studies

  2010 — 2017

Skills

• Retail Sales
• Store Management
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Apparel
• Public Speaking
• Nonprofits
• Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Management
• Fundraising
• Social Media
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Nonprofit Organizations