August 7. CPE Full Unit Extended started on this date, with three separate groups.

August 30. We will be hosting a CPSP-Philippines gathering of Diplomates for evaluating standards and other matters relating to the organization.

August 15. This is the start of the 1st semester at Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary. Three courses being taught that relate to Pastoral Care & Counseling include:

—PC 5. Counseling Theories and Techniques (Taught by Mr. Fritz Melodi)

—PC 2. Christian Spirituality (Taught by Mr. Fritz Melodi)

—PC 6. Theology of Pastoral Counseling (Taught by Dr. Bethel Bumanglag-Webb)

September 4. Two more CPE groups will be staring on this date. They will be Intensive, with both full unit and half unit trainees.

We also want to congratulate Dr. Victor Navarro, a colleague with CPSP-Philippines, who has recently published a book, The Fundamentals of Chaplaincy. We look forward to getting a copy for our center soon. Copies are available by contacting the author at vicnavcpe@gmail.com