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Chaplains Training has always been a great time for chaplains to learn, worship together, and reconnect with their denominational roots. In 2019, we saw some wonderful changes that made this event memorable.
Chaplaincy and Care Ministry recently endorsed two new chaplains: Amie Spriensma and Victor Perez-Ballesteros. Learn about the lives and ministries of our two newest chaplains!
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.
Newly endorsed chaplains Scott Van Voorst and Ken Krause share about their ministries in the military and in hospice.
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.
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.
Get to know our newest chaplains and learn about their amazing ministries!
“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.
I had the privilege of taking a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. At the conclusion of our time together, each of us students wrote a "final evaluation". Here are some excerpts from mine.
Gordon first met John a few months ago, when John was dying of cancer. John was a crusty and profane old man, a veteran and a recovering alcoholic, uninterested in God or religion. As a hospice chaplain, Gordon often met patients like John, and most of the time they wanted nothing to do with chaplains. John was different, though.
This was my first conference (I started working in the Chaplaincy and Care Ministry office five months ago), and I had not met any of our chaplains, but even so this conference felt like coming home.
I’m more comfortable with answers than questions, authority than weakness, and qualification by academic degree than qualification by suffering. But I’m learning that effectiveness in chaplaincy requires me to walk into the circle of my discomfort.
For Memorial Day, we asked some of our military chaplains to share their thoughts on the holiday, how it is celebrated, and how they remember those who have died serving their country.
While serving as a volunteer police chaplain for the Albuquerque Police Department I was called to the scene of a homicide. Here is my conversation with the home owner, who was also a close friend of the deceased.
Last month The Banner published a piece called "Why My Reformed Identity Matters." A few of the stories were written by our chaplains. Here is Sarah's story.
Last month The Banner published a piece called "Why My Reformed Identity Matters." A few of the stories were written by our chaplains. Here is Dirk's story.
Here's a brief summary of our newest chaplains and the amazing ministries they are starting.
Sarah took a chance on an option she had never before considered (working with veterans) and discovered a "passion she didn't know existed." Find her story below!
The Christian Reformed Office of Chaplaincy and Care is excited to introduce Adie, Jacob, Bernie, and Trent, our newly endorsed chaplains!
During our annual Chaplaincy and Care conference, I had the honor of meeting two pioneers who courageously overcame many challenges and paved the way for my ministry as a chaplain.
Rather than being thanked on Memorial Day, we veterans want to join with everyone else to remember and grieve our lost friends. Here are some tips for remembering the lives lost too soon.