By Renee Owen, CBF Director of chaplaincy and pastoral counseling Jesus said, “Everyone who drinks this water will get thirsty againand again. Anyone who drinks the water I give will never thirst—not ever. The water I give will be an artesian spring within, gushingfountains of endless life,” John 4:13-14 (The Message) My first full-time ministry … Continue reading
By Cindy Wallace As the mental health chaplain at the Washington D.C Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center, I have the privilege of being a part of our veterans’ journey to spiritual and mental wellness. I work with veterans in the mental health inpatient unit and in outpatient programs to address the spiritual and emotional pain related … Continue reading
By Will Beaver I am Chaplain (MAJ) William Beaver, M.A., MSW, the Family Life Chaplain for Fort Eisenhower, Ga. I’ve been endorsed by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship since I entered the active-duty Army Chaplaincy in 2011. I have served in many settings in the Army, to include Eisenhower Army Medical Center, and the 1st Squadron … Continue reading
By Thomas Kelly Russell When my oldest son was young, we lived in a small rural community several miles from the nearest city. He had a small pedal tractor with a front-end loader that could scoop up loose dirt. One day, he was working on a project. He was determined that our community needed a … Continue reading
Pastoral counselor Michon McCorkle encourages clients to see themselves as God does to recover from mental and emotional stress. By Kristen Thomason America is in the middle of a mental health crisis and, thankfully, pastoral counselor Michon McCorkle is there to help. “Over the last few years, Americans have dealt with polarizing political beliefs, social … Continue reading
By Megan Pike Recently, I celebrated a year in a new role working with rural hospitals in our health system to focus on staff support. Growing up in a rural Arkansas, I never would have imagined that I would be serving in healthcare chaplaincy. My work serving and partnering with my colleagues in care in … Continue reading
By Cari Willis I am a volunteer Chaplain to those on “the row” across nine different states. As a Chaplain to those with a death sentence hanging over their heads, I sit with them in times of great joy as they try to live their life to its fullest and I sit with them in … Continue reading
Chaplaincy and Mental Health: It’s Healthy to Get Help By Renee Owen Spiritual Care Week is celebrated the last week of October and offers the opportunity to highlight the sacred work of chaplains and pastoral counselors. It was first designated in 1985 by the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings (COMISS). This year’s theme is … Continue reading
By Leah Boling Col. Leah Boling is the director of the Air National Guard Chaplain Corps, the highest-ranking military chaplains endorsed by CBF in Maryland. “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me.” Matthew 25:40 When people … Continue reading
By Marv Knox For 25 years, CBF chaplains and pastoral counselors have entered sacred spaces, delivering unconditional love and compassionate presence. Chaplain Charlie Reynolds closed the memorial service for U.S. Army Spec. Anthony Vaccaro, “the most-loved soldier in the battalion,” a medic who died in Afghanistan in 2006. Then Reynolds moved to Vaccaro’s memorial display … Continue reading