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“A Place of Grace” is strategic ministry plan for chaplaincy that reflects our values, mission and vision statements. At its heart chaplaincy is a healing, reconciling ministry of God, an expression and extension of God’s activity and mission in the world.
The ministry of Chaplaincy and Care is excited to introduce two new chaplains: Abigail DeZeeuw and Paul Van Dyken. We'd love for you to 'meet them' and say hi!
Rev. Karen Norris is a pediatric chaplain at Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, AB. She shares about the pain, fear, hope, and unexpected peace experienced by families of children with terminal or severe chronic illnesses.
This report shares highlights of what our CRC chaplains have done in the past year.
Newly endorsed chaplains Scott Van Voorst and Ken Krause share about their ministries in the military and in hospice.
Chaplaincy and Care Ministry provides endorsement that supports and strengthens the ministry of CRC chaplains. This brochure gives an overview on the process of becoming an endorsed chaplain.
This brochure is for students, pastors, and others in ministry who seek to realize their call to ministry, hone their pastoral skills, or become a chaplain.
Last December, CAPT Thomas Walcott, Chaplain of the Coast Guard, witnessed a community in crisis as a result of the partial government shutdown. Learn what this time was like for coastguardsmen and their families, as well as the role of the chaplain in times of crisis.
Chaplains are a gift in church and community ministry and those working in it are God called. Even then, it is still new in Kenya and there is need to train them.
Chaplain Harold Roscher has touched the lives of many, though he often doesn’t get to see how their stories end. Through his work, Jesus operates in small moments, tiny gestures, and tremendous amounts of grace.
This is a prayer for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside victims of violence.
Jim may have retired, but his ministry, and its influence, continue to impact the world.
In appreciation for all of our veterans, a poem from I'm Still Breathing, So It's a Good Day by Rev. Eric Verhulst. Eric is a retired Navy chaplain and current Veterans Affairs chaplain.
This is a prayer for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside those who struggle with sleeplessness.
This is a prayer for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside those who are lonely.
Prayers for the broken, wounded, and hurting. This is a prayer for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside those who are in prison.
This is a prayer for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside those who struggle with chronic illness.
Prayers for the broken, wounded, and suffering. This is a prayer for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside those who struggle with mental illness.
Prayers for the broken, wounded, and suffering. This is a prayer for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside those who struggle with addiction.
Get to know our newest chaplains and learn about their amazing ministries!
Prayers for the broken, wounded, and suffering. This is a prayer for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside those who face homelessness and poverty.
“I love being the hands and feet of Jesus. I love being the church where the church is not. Chaplains are called to the deepest, darkest, ugliest parts of human depravity. Special moments of grace remind me of why I'm here."
Clinical Pastoral Education provides specialized training that deeply affects any pastor's ministry. This guide covers the importance of CPE and how to get started with a CPE program.
Current and former CRC chaplains share about why they serve and how they connect the church with communities. Share the ministry of chaplains with your congregation on Chaplaincy and Care Sunday.
Churches may provide these inserts for their congregations as they participate in Chaplaincy and Care Sunday. They provide information on what chaplains do, where they work, and how they can be supported.