Joining the Spiritual Care Movement
A three-part conversation series in the spring of 2021 for those in degree programs leading to careers in spiritual care
The Lab is pleased to have the Fetzer Institute and a growing community of theological schools, seminaries, and service institutions as partners for this series. The Field Guide series is intended to offer a basic introduction to the profession of chaplaincy, from education and training through to practice. Each session includes an in-depth conversation with spiritual care practitioners on topics of key importance to those considering careers in chaplaincy; there are also opportunities for small-group discussion afterward (not recorded). View Fall 2020 recordings here.
The Field Guide series is offered at no cost. As we want to keep these conversations as dynamic as possible, we will use a simple Zoom room for this event. Please note: if you participated in the Fall 2020 Field Guide sessions, you do not need to register again. You are automatically registered.
SESSION ONE
“Endorsement: what is it, who gives it, who needs it, and how do I get it?”
Thursday, February 18, 2021, 7 to 8 PM, with an option for small-group discussions from 8 to 8:30. 7-8 PM public session recorded for later viewing; small-group discussions private.
- Chaplain (Captain) Irving Elson, USN (Ret.), Director, JWB Jewish Chaplains Council
- Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel) Crystal Miller-Davis, USAF, Church of God in Christ Commandant of Chaplains
- Dr. Patricia Murphy, BCC, CTS, BME, GRM, Ecclesiastical Endorser and National Coordinator for Chaplaincy, Pastoral Counselors, American Baptist National Network & Specialized Ministries
- Chaplain (Captain) Lyman Smith, USN (Ret.), Director, Presbyterian Federal Chaplaincies
SESSION TWO
“How do I decide which sector interests me most?”
Wednesday, March 31, 2021, 8 to 9PM, with an option for small-group discussions from 9 to 9:30.
- Chaplain (Major) Sharon Brown, United States Army
- Ylisse Bess, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Chaplain (Lieutenant) Kenneth Stiles, United States Marine Corps
- Trace Haythorn, ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education
- John Hallock, United States Bureau of Prisons
- Chaplain Kelly Mathis, Army National Guard
- Rev. Kelley Woggon, Director, Norton Healthcare Pastoral Care
As this session was entirely small-group discussion, no recording was made.
SESSION THREE
“How do I become a chaplain if my tradition doesn’t endorse? What if I’m not in a tradition?”
Tuesday, May 25, 2021, 8 to 9 PM Eastern, with an option for small -group discussions from 9 to 9:30. 8-9 PM public session recorded for later viewing; small-group discussions private. Register here.
Joel Berning, MDiv, BCC, Chaplain, New York-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Rev. Pamela Hancock, MDiv, Starr King School for the Ministry
Rauncie Ryan, Pagan Community Chaplain, Rochester Institute of Technology
Elaine Yuen, Contemplative Educator, Chaplain, Artist; former Chair of the Wisdom Traditions Department, Naropa University
We are grateful to our generous co-sponsors:
Association of Muslim Chaplains
Boston Theological Institution
Boston University School of Theology
National Conference on Ministry to the Armed Forces
North American Maritime Ministry Association
Union Theological Seminary, where the Chaplaincy and Psychology and Religion Programs have invited their communities to participate in this series.
For Chaplains Only
We invite you to join the Lab’s private Facebook group for chaplains. Engage in lively conversations and connect with chaplains willing to share, support, and help. Have a question? Have a challenge? Looking for resources? Join us!
Those interested in our Field Guide series should also download our free eBook Beginner’s Guide to Spiritual Care, now available here.
We are grateful to our generous co-sponsors!
