I know that people tend to think of chaplaincy as decidedly different from missionary. However, both come from a missional spirit, as one embraces the calling to serve others outside of the church setting. Well, I was supposed to give an commissioning address for some chaplain trainees at our center a couple of weeks ago. …
Tag: CPE
Pastoral Care Book Finally Finished
It has been a slow process. People keep asking when it will be done. Principles of Clinical Pastoral Care in the Hospital and the Community. Vol. 1 by Robert H. Munson and Celia P. Munson. 2016. I serve as the administrator of a counseling center in the Philippines, and my wife Celia is a Clinical …
Pastoral Care Presentation
I usually put Missions topics on this Blog page. However, since, one of my two biggest roles in missions is heading a pastoral care center, I don't feel bad putting this presentation here. And besides, even if the development of missions and pastoral care historically is different, there are a lot of parallels. Decide for …
Hiding in Church
I have been working on CPE (clinical pastoral education) training for the last few months. It is a challenge for me. I enjoy academics, teaching, organizing, strategizing, and blogging. But to walk up to a stranger (in a hospital or anywhere else) really goes against my temperament. But I want to grow in this area. …