By Layne Rogerson My final visit of the day was with a family who recently started hospice services. At the conclusion of the visit the adult child walked me to the car and shared that several years ago she had attempted suicide when she was at a place in her life where she could see no hope. Now, she has confidence that with God she will always … Continue reading
By Renée Owen Since 1985, the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings (“COMISS”) has observed the last week of October as Spiritual Care Week – a time when we celebrate the sacred work of chaplains and pastoral counselors. Spiritual Care Week gives us the opportunity to recognize and uplift our CBF-Endorsed Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors and … Continue reading
January 17, 2020 By Jeff Huett Gerry Hutchinson, who has served as the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling Manager since January 2014, has announced that he will retire later this year. Under Hutchinson’s leadership, CBF endorsed nearly 200 chaplains and pastoral counselors, including CBF’s 1,000th endorsement in 2016. Over his tenure, Hutchinson increased … Continue reading
Dozens of men and women each year are making the decision to have the CBF be there endorsing body because they believe in the work of the CBF. Shouldn’t their affiliation with CBF be a relational interaction of mutual care and support? Continue reading
About 10 years ago, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship began endorsing Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors. This year, the number of endorsed professional Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors topped 600. Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling are specialized ministries in which specially trained men and women offer the love and care of God to those in hospitals, prisons, corporations, the military, … Continue reading
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