RESUME 

Rev. Dr. Donald L. Paine, D. Min.

Education

M.S.W.	May, 1997 (Casework)	Yeshiva University, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, NY, NY
D. Min.	1980-1983  (Psychology  & Clinical Studies)	Andover Newton Seminary, Newton, MA
M. Div.	1971-1974 (Pastoral Psychology)	Gordon Conwell Theological School, So. Hamilton, MA
B.A.	1967-1971 (History)	Nyack College, Nyack, NY

Experience

1995 -Present	President and Founder of Parakalein Counseling and Consultation Services Organized and implemented a non-profit corporation in the New York State to provide services for individuals, couples, and families Conference and Seminar presenter and teacher
1986-1995	Senior Pastor of Pineview Community Church, Albany, NY General pastoral duties, administration, and specialization of professional pastoral counseling
1975-1986	Senior Pastor of Bethel Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, New Britain, CT

Internship/Continuing Education Experiences

1996-1997	Internat Bethlehem Central School District, Delmar, NY...individual and group work with adolescents at risk, crisis interventions, etc.
1996	Training Certificate in Resolving Conflicts Through Mediation, Russell Sage College, Albany, NY
1995-1996	Intern at Capital Region Samaritan Counseling Center, Scotia, NY...individual, couple, family and group work
1974-1975	Chaplain Residency Certificate, Brooklyn Methodist Hospital  (ACPE PROGRAM)...supervisor/teacher

• Co-authored with a professor and two other students an article to be published on “Adolescent Alcoholism”
• Co-chairman of the Student Government, Yeshiva University, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, 1996-97
• Chaplain to the New York City Marathon, 1988 - present
• Ordained pastor with C&MA, 1975 - present
• Guest lecturer at Nyack College, seminar presenter where Cloe Madaness was Plenary at Parson Child and Family Center, 1995, topic: Spirituality and Counseling 
• Elected to three terms on New England and New York Denominational Executive Committees for the regional area 
• Elected to Nyack College Board of Trustees for a one-year term, 1991-1994
• Most Improved Runner - HM Road Runners Club, 1995
• President and Board Member, Local and State Association of Evangelicals 
• Advocacy Award from Yeshiva University at graduation, May 22, 1997
• Presented a paper on The Parakalein of God and Clinical Practice at the University of Kansas, Society for Spirituality and Social Work Practice, June 24-27, 2000

Professional Memberships:

• Certified Social Worker, New York State - Passed AASSWB at Clinical Level
• Fellow Member of American Association of Pastoral Counselors 1985
• Clinical Member of Association for Pastoral Educational (Hospital Chaplaincy) 1995
• Member of American Association Christian Counselors
• Member of National Association for Play Therapy 1994
• Clinical Member of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
• Member of National Association of Social Workers