Chaplaincy

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. 

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.

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 the chaplains and others ministering on the front lines, by Chaplain Lyman Smith. 

Military and other CRC chaplains may use these as they obtain permission for continuing education and travel.

Here is the schedule for the Chaplains Training 2020 Conference, taking place September 24-26 in Grand Rapids, MI. All CRC chaplains are welcome to attend!

We take on our role of endorsement as a scared responsibility in which we covenant with you and your calling church to provide accountability, empowerment, and support for you as a chaplain.

Our November 2019 Chaplains Zoom Meeting focused on caring for people of many faiths. Here's a quick recap, including topics and resources that were shared.

CRC chaplains recently gathered to discuss Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), Death with Dignity, and other legislation going into effect in Canada and several states.

“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. 

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.

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.