July 2018 Issue

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The vital role that chaplains play in the life of the church.

Letters to the Editor

Our readers respond to articles of interest to them.

Our readers respond to articles of interest to them.

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“I have not left the ministry!”

Richard O. Stenbakken

This author experienced a depth of ministry fulfillment beyond anything he had ever imagined. Explore aspects of chaplaincy not previously considered.

This author experienced a depth of ministry fulfillment beyond anything he had ever imagined. Explore aspects of chaplaincy not previously considered.

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My bucket is running empty: Cumulative stress in ministry

Claudio Consuegra

Those who serve people are the most vulnerable to stress overload—even suicide. Read what you can do, from persons who have seen the worst.

Those who serve people are the most vulnerable to stress overload—even suicide. Read what you can do, from persons who have seen the worst.

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Chaplaincy: Are you called?

“Okay, chaplaincy is a calling.” Read about how to determine whether or not this calling applies to you.

“Okay, chaplaincy is a calling.” Read about how to determine whether or not this calling applies to you.

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The healing place

Nigel G. David Sr.

Chaplains and pastors are similar, but learn how a chaplain approaches the place of healing for distress, grief, and loss.

Chaplains and pastors are similar, but learn how a chaplain approaches the place of healing for distress, grief, and loss.

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Sharpening saws and saving lives

Larry Yeagley

Continuing education in ministry is a must. Get started with timely suggestions—from someone who has been there.

Continuing education in ministry is a must. Get started with timely suggestions—from someone who has been there.

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Jesus and Eli: Antithetical portraits of spiritual care models

Sikhumbuzo Dube

The wounded need healing—from wounded healers. Learn how to identify right and wrong models of spiritual care.

The wounded need healing—from wounded healers. Learn how to identify right and wrong models of spiritual care.

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More from this issue:

First Chaplaincy Ministries director Charles D. Martin passes at 94 California, United States—Charles D. Martin, a Seventh-day Adventist pastor who was instrumental in starting Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries (ACM) at the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist headquarters in 1985, passed away January 7, 2018. He was 94 years old. Martin served in the Youth department of the General Conference and was the director of the National Service Organization from… Continue reading...

Paul Anderson

“All chaplains are pastors, but not all pastors are chaplains.”