Disaster Relief Chaplaincy,
Healthcare Chaplaincy
Jersey Baptist Church
February 21
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About My Family
I have a bachelor’s degree in human resources administration from Concordia University, a master’s degree in business administration from Wake Forest University and have completed chaplaincy courses at both United and Ashland Theological Seminaries. Recently, I completed a chaplaincy internship at the Ohio State University Medical Center. I have been trained and licensed by the International Fellowship of Chaplains.
Last December, I retired after 48 years in healthcare, most recently serving as Associate Director of Pulmonary Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital where I also served as workplace chaplain. I am an active member of Jersey Baptist Church in New Albany, Ohio.
At home I live with my husband of 47 years, Chuck, and my 86-year-old mother. We have one son who is married with three children and lives 10 minutes from us.
Last December, I retired after 48 years in healthcare, most recently serving as Associate Director of Pulmonary Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital where I also served as workplace chaplain. I am an active member of Jersey Baptist Church in New Albany, Ohio.
At home I live with my husband of 47 years, Chuck, and my 86-year-old mother. We have one son who is married with three children and lives 10 minutes from us.
About My Ministry
I was called to chaplaincy in 2002 and began training immediately. Over the years, I have served as a Stephen Minister and leader, interim chaplain at an assisted living facility, disaster relief chaplain/assessor and hospice chaplain.
My favorite Scripture growing up was Galatians 6:2, which tells us to "bear one another's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ." I am most fulfilled when I am able to bear the burdens of those who are hurting or ill.
Currently I am actively involved in hospice care, serving as state coordinator for disaster relief chaplains, co-leading the GriefShare program at church, substitute Sunday School teaching and making knitted and crocheted hats and scarves that are distributed through St. Matthew's knitting ministry.
My favorite Scripture growing up was Galatians 6:2, which tells us to "bear one another's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ." I am most fulfilled when I am able to bear the burdens of those who are hurting or ill.
Currently I am actively involved in hospice care, serving as state coordinator for disaster relief chaplains, co-leading the GriefShare program at church, substitute Sunday School teaching and making knitted and crocheted hats and scarves that are distributed through St. Matthew's knitting ministry.
SBC Chaplaincy
Chaplaincy is a vital frontline ministry and extension of the local church. Chaplains reach the lost among the thousands of men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces, correctional facilities, healthcare settings, public safety, disaster relief sites and corporate environments. SBC Chaplains care for the broken, offer hope to the hopeless and advance the gospel of Jesus Christ in hard to reach places.
The qualifications expected of a Southern Baptist applying for endorsement as a chaplain or counselor are established by the using agency and the Chaplains Commission, SBC. These qualification requirements vary according to the type of chaplaincy or counseling ministry involved but all are expected to meet a high level of ministerial competence.
The qualifications expected of a Southern Baptist applying for endorsement as a chaplain or counselor are established by the using agency and the Chaplains Commission, SBC. These qualification requirements vary according to the type of chaplaincy or counseling ministry involved but all are expected to meet a high level of ministerial competence.
