RÉSUMÉ / CV

CHRIS BADENHORST

Chris@ProvisionsOfGrace.org

+27 72 331 6523

Strand, Cape Town, South Africa

www.cBadenhorst.Blogspot.com (Freedom in Your Soul)

www.Instagram.com/cBadenhorst.Missions

www.ProvisionsOfGrace.org (Non-Profit Outreach & Ministry)

www.ProvisionsOfGrace.Blogspot.com (Biblical Deconstructions)

www.Instagram.com/ProvisionsOfGrace 

www.YouTube.com/@ProvisionsOfGrace

VOCATION:

My Mission is to help people break strongholds, to overcome personal obstacles, and live free from the traumas of life.

The desire (Purpose) I have is to share my life-journey as I myself learn and grow and change. That in doing so, you may be helped through your own life-journey.

The Premise I take in life is that: You CAN change. I CAN change. We all CAN change. Not to become, but to uncover who we truly are. We break off that which does not belong, to reveal that which we are! 

My desire is that, by sharing in my own life-journey healings and discoveries, that others can find the "Freedom in Your Soul" through a transformative understanding of one's own mental and emotional wellbeing; and also through a Deconstruction of "Christian" religion into a personal and direct relationship with the Lord (Trusting the Father).

PROFESSION:

Currently (from 2016):

• Provisions of Grace: President and co-founder.

Outreach & Ministry through the co-founded Non-Profit Organisation Provisions of Grace (registered 501c3 in the United States). This Outreach began in poverty-stricken areas of Cape Town, South Africa—working along-side churches and other organisations to bring Love, Hope, and Comfort to those in need (mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically).

Our support of a local church helped restart their children's Sunday School and a bus ministry. Connections with different churches also allowed me to do guest-pastoring and home-cell Bible Studies.

Our street ministry in dire poverty areas and in hospitals revealed the heart of the Lord to people who often felt neglected, forgotten, or unappreciated.

This outreach continued with the acquisition of a low-fee independent school catering to low-to-mid income families: Crosspoint Academy - Strand.

I developed a Bible Study series that reflected my own religious deconstruction from the "Christian" doctrines and dogma I was raised in and had believed. This 52-part series (Trusting the Father) is available on YouTube and shared on the Provisions of Grace blog.

More on the history of Provisions of Grace is on our About Us page.

• Crosspoint Academy - Strand: Chairperson and Director of Operations.

Taking over a failing farm school at the end of 2016, I helped (with a new team) nurture the school back into success—one fully staffed with qualified teachers, financial stability, growth, and heart.

In 2018, the school was forced off the land and relocated to its current urban location near the beach in Strand, Cape Town, South Africa.

Connections with international donors, as well as an outstanding relationship with the Education Department have ensured necessary financial support and government subsidy.

Through dedicated effort and perseverance, it has developed into a wholistic school caring for Neuro-Diverse children—now with over 240 learners and over 30 combined teachers and staff.  More about the school: www.Instagram.com/Crosspoint.Foundation

My role includes:

Help establish and maintain the vision of the school (3-year projected plans), coordination with/between management team, Banking / Finance oversight with Bookkeeper / Treasurer, Signator (bank / leases / contracts / etc), Public Officer, direct involvement with Auditors, annual legal updates with DBE for Non-Profits, Salaries, NPO Constitution, Government Subsidy, Volunteer Manager, liaise between Board and School, Human Resource, Contract Creation, CCMA/Labour Law disputes, Donor Solicitation & Contact, creation and upkeep of website and social media sites, in-house set-up of emails and Google Workspace, Marketing / Advertising, meeting with parents / individuals / organisations, co-developing and co-implementing policies and standards, coordinator with Municipality, Health, and Safety, being a role-model. 

• cBadenhorst Missions: My Healing Journey.

As I uncover aspects of myself, my life, my past, and my relationship with the Lord, I discover (uncover / reveal) a freedom like I have never felt before. As each layer gets removed in my healing, specific areas of my life and my being get set free. This is such an overwhelming sensation; it brings such longing for me to see others become free themselves. For me, the freedom from self (our programming) is one of the greatest healings—hence, to Discover Your Freedom.

I share these insights on my Instagram page (as well as Facebook). And then do longer shares on my cBadenhorst blog.

My shares include areas of mental and emotional healing, often taking us through a Pendulum Learning process.

But I also delve into aspects of "Christian" religion that are rooted in Biblical Misunderstandings and Misinterpretations; or even questioning "If It's In The Bible?".

• More: About Me (Video)

PREVIOUS CAREER:

Architecture (1998 - 2016):

• Benson Hlavaty Architects (Dallas, TX)

April 2012 – March 2016

• Richard Wright Architects (Dallas, TX)

October 2001 – April 2012

• Leo A Daly (Dallas, TX)

September 1998 – July 2001

Architecture Portfolio (PDF / 27MB)

EDUCATION / DEGREE:

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

University of Texas at Arlington

1994 - 1998

• Secretary: Architecture Constituency Council
• Member and Assistant: American Institute of Architecture Students
• University Mentor/Mentee Program

CREATIVITY:

• 35mm Photography

• Painting & Drawing

Photography Portfolio (PDF / 12MB)

Art & Design Portfolio (PDF / 11MB)

TECH SKILLS:

• MS Windows

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)

• MS 365 Admin

• Adobe Suite (Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator)

• Google Workspace Admin (G Suite / Google Drive)

• SketchUp

• AutoCAD

• Xero Accounting Software

• YouTube & Instagram (Content Creation)

MARKETABILITY:

Full-Time or Part-Time Employment that brings Business Knowledge, Organisational Skills, Structure Set-Up, Business Guidance, Concept Creation, Trust with Finances, Planning, Events, Talks, Presentations, Workshops for: 

• Non-Profits

• Start-Ups

• Churches

• Christian Groups

• Self-Help Organisations

• Retreats / Healing Communities

• Wellbeing Conferences

• Adult Ministries

• Religious Facilities

• NeuroDiversity Community

My Desire: to share my ongoing Life-Experiences, Healing-Journey, Trauma Recovery, NeuroDiversity, and Religious Deconstruction in a group setting or one-on-one atmosphere. To bring healing to souls of all who seek so.

MY BEAUTIFUL SELF:

• Loving
• Kind
• Sincere
• Self-Reflecting
• Self-Aware
• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Vulnerable
• Highly Sensitive
• Neuro-Diverse (AuDHD)
• INFJ
• Stubborn
• Creative
• Visionary
• Story-Teller
• Detailed
• Dedicated
• Gentle
• Loyal
• Intimate
• Non-Binary (He / They)
• Gender Fluid
• Queer
• Demi-Sexual 
• Naturist
• Parent
• Child
• Divorcé
• Trauma Survivor
• Overcomer
• Healer
• Minister
• Freedom-Seeker

INTERESTS:

• Ocean
• Beach
• Forests
• Nature
• Game Reserves
• Camping
• Hiking
• Retreats
• Festivals
• Flight
• Travel
• Food
• Photography
• Art
• Culture
• Museums
• Theatre
• Music
• Cats
• Science Fiction
• Quantum
• Universe
• Psychology
• Deep Conversations
• Spirituality
• Healing

DOCUMENTATION / LEGAL:

• South African Citizen (Born)

• United States of America Citizen (Raised)

• Valid Driver's Licence (South Africa)

• Valid Passports (USA & ZA)

PHOTO (ME):