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The Director of Chaplaincy and Care reflects on the wonderful whirlwind of the past two months of ministry, highlighted by the annual Chaplains (virtual) training in September, and looks to what lies ahead.
Hernan Zapata-Thomack has lived on 3 continents, in 20 different countries, has studied in 5 languages, and speaks 2 other languages. Read about his amazing journey, pilgrimage, and religious peregrination.
Daniel Munchul Kim has served for over 20 years as a Christian Reformed Minister serving a variety of churches and chaplaincy. Read his personal story and thoughts on serving as a chaplain.
Listen in as Reverend Mandy Smith leads us in this creative art experiment to practice a posture of rest, receptivity, and response to the Spirit. (*No art experience or skill required.)
Listen in as Alida van Dijk, PhD, RP and Major Joseph Kamphuis explore the definition of trauma, its connection to faith, and different methods of facilitating post-traumatic growth.
Check out the Chaplaincy and Care 2020 ministry report presented to the Canadian Ministries Team, along with the 2020 Report to Synod.
An overview of the Chaplaincy and Care Ministry from the 2020 Annual Report that will be featured in The Banner (Dec. 2020 issue).
Listen in on Reverend Mandy Smith’s story of learning to boast in weakness and join the conversation as we reimagine how we can minister as, and to, humans.
The Director of Chaplaincy and Care reflects on the weight of privilege in this thought-provoking blog.
Learn more about the 2020 Chaplains Training Sessions and Speakers on slate for the annual training on September 25 to 26 (virtual meeting).
Chaplains Training 2020 invitation with information about the pportunities to learn, worship, and connect on September 24 to 26.
Chaplaincy and Care Ministry welcomes Michelle DePooter-Francis, Lisa DeYoung and Tom Van Wyk. Learn more about their work and ministry here!
Military and other CRC chaplains may use these as they obtain permission for continuing education and travel.
The attached resource provides an overview of the process individuals go through when they experience trauma.
Use these slides to join churches throughout the CRCNA as we pray for and support the work of the chaplains among us!
Resources to help us grow in our knowledge, empathy, and advocacy as we continue to seek act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God.
Chaplains, thank you for your ministry of bringing Jesus to people during this difficult time in our world.
In the midst of a pandemic, chaplains ask the question "How do we address moral injury?"
Learn more about the RISE (Resilience Through Stressful Events) program: a volunteer, peer to peer service for health care workers in need of psychological First Aid, offered by Johns Hopkins Hospital.
When my stress and resentment levels rise, I have learned to center myself by asking a guiding question: What does love require of you?
Chaplaincy and Care Ministry congratulates John Kyu Hahn on his recent endorsement and welcomes new Senior Administrative Assistant, Carol VanderArk Champion. Learn more about their work and ministry here!
Elizabeth is a long-term care chaplain in Ontario. In this video she shares about her ministry, and how it connected her with Mary, a resident she sees.
A prayer for those working in healthcare during the COVID-19 crisis, by Chaplain Lyman Smith.
A prayer for the chaplains and others ministering on the front lines, by Chaplain Lyman Smith.
CRC chaplains are ministering to those directly affected by the coronavirus, and they have shared their stories and resources.