Chaplain training still

Day two of Chaplain training and it's going well. The IFOC, International Fellowship of Chaplains is doing amazing work all over the country. Now I know why.

They are about taking care of hurting people, filling needs in times of crisis and putting the person above all else.

To see chaplains who are trained professionals providing meaningful, life changing service to the communities in which they live through involvement in every sector of community life, be it health and welfare, education, transitional living, emergency service and governmental support.

We believe that God has called and inspired ministry in the workplace. As Chaplains who minister in the areas of Critical Incident, Grief and Loss, and Trauma as well as the Spiritual needs of those whom we serve, we believe that professionalism is essential in both the religious and secular areas of our ministry. We will endeavor to prepare ourselves Morally, Spiritually, and Educationally in order to present ourselves in the role of professional and compassionate ministers of God .We must, and will, maintain the highest standards and accountability.
http://www.ifoc.org/

This is what Chaplains are supposed to be doing. This is what I believe I was called to do over 25 years ago when I met my husband Jack. Who knows? Maybe I was called to do this all my life but as a Greek Orthodox, something like this was never even known. Greeks tend to think that women cannot or should not act as any kind spiritual leaders in the communities. Since I've been doing this anyway, it seemed like the next logical step to take.

I know I will learn a lot about what the Chaplains do in general but I plan to stay focused on trauma.

Sorry that I haven't had much time to keep up on the news coming out this week, but Saturday, life goes back to normal for me. The only difference is, if I pass the test, I'll be posting as a Chaplain.

Say a prayer for me that I make it.