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. This year’s Spiritual Care Week theme is “Collaborative Healthcare: Chaplains Complete the Picture.” Sometimes a picture is more informative and revealing than words. Often … Continue reading
The following post is from Chris O’Rear, M.Div., M.M.F.T., Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapist at Pastoral Counseling Centers of Tennessee, Inc., in Nashville, Tennessee. Several years ago, I had a new client come to me because she felt cut-off from her feelings and other people. Eventually she described a history of emotional neglect, physical and sexual abuse … Continue reading
This is the first of several blog postings over the coming weeks introducing a new CBF resource, Well-Being and Excellence in Ministry—A Practical Resource for Ministers and Caring Congregations. Each day in ministry holds incredible moments for life to be shared together. From the first day until the last there are shared opportunities for ministers … Continue reading
Like many of you, I was blessed to be a part of the General Assembly in Memphis last week. I love to attend the General Assemblies whenever I can. I see old friends, make new friends, and experience what Church really can be like. (Unfortunately making my return to my own upper-class, white, male-dominated church always difficult.) This … Continue reading
…the work of Pastoral Care that Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors do is particularly isolating and lonely. One way to assist those in these types of ministry is to remember them in prayer. The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship publishes a calendar of all Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors endorsed by them. 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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