Field Guide for Aspiring Chaplains
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). You can view recordings from previous sessions below. Those interested in our Field Guide series should also download our free eBook Beginner’s Guide to Spiritual Care, now available 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 these events. You may register for the Field Guide series here.
SESSION ONE
Community Chaplaincy
Thursday, January 13, 2022, 8 to 9 PM Eastern
Option for non-recorded, small-group discussion 9-9:30 PM
Hilary Allen
Project Consultant
Faith Matters
Arelis Benítez
Curriculum Consultant
Faith Matters
Randy Meyers
Staff Chaplain
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
SESSION TWO
Higher Education
February 7, 2022, 8:00-9:30 PM
Option for non-recorded, small-group discussion 9-9:30 PM
Charles Lattimore Howard
University Chaplain
University of Pennsylvania
Tiffany Steinwert
Dean for Religious Life
Stanford University
LeSette Wright
College Chaplain
Berea College
We are grateful to the organizers of the 2022 ACSLHE conference “Burnout + Boundaries” for including this session of the Field Guide. Learn more at ACSLHE.org.
SESSION THREE
Hospice and Palliative Care
March 10, 2022, 8:00-9:30 PM
Option for non-recorded, small-group discussion 9-9:30 PM
Sarah Byrne-Martelli
Chaplain & Bereavement Coordinator
Massachusetts General Hospital
Jason Callahan
Palliative Chaplain
VCU Massey Cancer Center
Paul Galchutt
Research Chaplain
M Health Fairview
Edward Peñate
Palliative Care Chaplain-Educator
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
SESSION FOUR
Military
April 20, 2022, 8:00-9:30 PM
Option for non-recorded, small-group discussion 9-9:30 PM
Chaplain (Captain) Martine Joseph
United States Air Force
Chaplain (Colonel) Paul Minor
Massachusetts National Guard
Chaplain (Captain) Wesley Sneed
United States Air Force
SESSION FIVE
Healthcare
May 11, 2022, 8:00-9:30 PM
Option for non-recorded, small-group discussion 9-9:30 PM
Beba Tata, MS, MDiv, MPH, BCC
Mayo Clinic
Linda Golding
New York Presbyterian
Caila Rinker, MDiv, BCC
Mayo Clinic
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors for this series.
If you are interested in sponsoring the Field Guide program, contact Michael Skaggs, Director of Programs, at michael@chaplaincyinnovation.org.
