By CBF Communications CBF Global Missions Coordinator Laura Ayala completed a transformative visit to South Texas’ Rio Grande Valley from Aug. 15-17, laying the groundwork for a deeper and more impactful presence along the U.S.-Mexico border. “I am deeply humbled by the many expressions of love, care, kindness and solidarity that CBF’s Global Migration Advocate, … Continue reading
By Kristen Thomason Faith has always been an important part of Rev. Dr. Cecelia Ann Walker’s life. “I was born on a Monday, and my mother says I was at church on that next Sunday.” Her grandfathers and uncles were all Baptist ministers, a calling that Walker didn’t think was possible for her as a … Continue reading
By Kristen Thomason “Be authentic. Be fully present, non-judgmental, and incredibly open.” These are words that inspire Rev. Inetta Reddell in life and in ministry. While helping her ailing father with end-of-life decisions, she saw how aligning healthcare with the wishes of the patient resulted in a better outcome. Open to God’s call to help … Continue reading
“Spiritual Care: Chaplains Beyond Spiritual Roles” By Renée Owen Just prior to moving into the role as CBF Endorser, I served as an executive director for spiritual care at a large hospital system. Our team of chaplains often joked during staff meetings that “all we do is pray!” The reality was we needed to continue … 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
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