By Kristen Thomason Chaplains and pastoral counselors share God’s love during life’s most difficult moments. To honor their calling and commitment, CBF presents the Carl Hart Award for Excellence in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling Ministry to a CBF-endorsed chaplain or pastoral counselor who exemplifies excellence in ministry in a specialized setting. Nominated by her peers, … Continue reading
By Chris Hughes For Carita Brown, following a calling from God has involved many doors opening unexpectedly—doors that she has stepped through on faith. She describes them as “and suddenly” moments. “I think of the book of Mark when I think about how God moves in my life. It’s always ‘and suddenly God did this’ … 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
Gerry Hutchinson, a stalwart chaplain and chaplaincy leader in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship across two decades, is the latest recipient of the highest honor CBF presents to chaplains and pastoral counselors. Continue reading
By Rev. Veronica Martinez-Gallegos, Chaplain and Assistant Director of Spiritual Care & Education at Atrium Health in Charlotte, N.C. “Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you,” 1 Peter 5:7 At a young age, I learned that prayer means having a conversation with God. In my personal experience, prayer has always been … Continue reading
By Crystal Ham Equip. This is such an elegant sounding word that carries the weight of responsibility, diligence and care. As I write this blog post, I am reminded of the ways that I’ve been equipped throughout my life, and of all the many people who poured into my life. When I think about the word … Continue reading
By Rev. Connie Graham I am absolutely convinced that prayer is the essential communications network between believers and God. Jesus set the example and standard for prayer, while making it clear that prayer must be a priority in the lives of people. Prayer is the privilege of being able to have dialogue and conversation with … Continue reading
By Rev. Rhonda James-Jones In 2008, everything I had ever known about prayer, what it is, the way it functions, what it yields for the righteous who pray fervently and the hope it affords standing on the promises of God, crumbled as the prayer to allow my mother to live was denied. The offering you … Continue reading
By Renée Owen Loving God, It is a holy experience to journey alongside another,invited into the sacred space of another’s story. Often unknowing of what the day may hold,our CBF-Endorsed Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors enter their specialized settings,to see, to experience, and to walk beside peoplewho are experiencing crisis, grief and loss, pain and suffering. … Continue reading
By Rev. Dr. Barbara W. Dail Serving as a chaplain is different from serving as a pastor because, even though I have my own faith tradition, I am serving people of all faith traditions. This is particularly true serving as a chaplain in law enforcement, where we must recognize and uphold the separation of church … Continue reading