On September 17, Edgar Chan, a CPE trainee during Summer Session (and presently working on a second unit) gave an inspiring testimony at Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary chapel.
On September 18th, Joel and Celia Munson attended a parenting activity of Baguio City Kalipi Mothers Group and ERPAT Celia was one of the guest speakers. She spoke on “Families Relating Well to Adolescents”
SEP 24. New CPE group starts (Celia’s) Doc Paul’s group ongoing.
OCT 25-31. Pastoral Care Week
OCT 27. Pastoral Care Seminar, led by Mr. Edgar Chan. PBTS.
OCT 28. Bukal Life Care BOT Meeting (tentative)
NOV 21-27. Visit from Dr. Raymond Lawrence, CPSP Gen. Sec.
NOV 23. Case Study Seminar (AM) Case Study Practice (PM)
NOV 24. CPE Supervisor in Training Meeting
NOV 26. Thanksgiving and MOA signing.
<Note from CPSP>
Pastoral Care Week (PCW) is just around the corner (October 25-31, 2015) and this year the theme is “Spiritual Care Together.” This year, PCW has partnered with a new vendor and their merchandise site (https://pastoralcare.geigershops.com/) is now open for business, with a simplified shopping cart and payment system. Additionally, there is a full-service customer care department with a toll-free number (1-800-318-3849. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM EST). Most orders will ship within 48 hours (to a physical address – no post office boxes!).
Pastoral Care Week (http://www.pastoralcareweek.org/) celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and its rich history can be found at http://www.pastoralcareweek.org/origins.html) . PCW later affiliated with the COMISS Network (of which CPSP is a member). And CPSP’s own Linda Walsh-Garrison, BCCC, is the immediate Past-Chair of the Pastoral Care Week initiative, having served that role in a splendid fashion for several years.
“Spiritual Care Together” focuses on holistic care of the individual and the need to work collaboratively across disciplines to meet the biological, psychological, social and spiritual needs of those for whom we provide care. We seek this opportunity to dialogue, educate, support and join together in understanding the spiritual and/or religious needs that impact the physical and mental wellbeing of individuals as we join with them in their journey toward healing and wholeness.
Please take a look at the PCW website and see what merchandise might assist you in promoting our profession, as well as calling attention to your department’s vital role within your institution.
Cordially,
Dave Plummer, BCCC, DPP
Past-Chair, COMISS Network
If you have any questions, email us at bukallife@gmail.com or text us at 0916-557-9549.
Below are a few pictures from the Intergenerational Forum
Bob and Celia Munson and Mariz Eustaquio led training in Bocaue, Bulacan, August 15-16, 2015. The training is in Lay Shepherding, with the primary goal of establishing a structured and ethical Lay Shepherding program in the church. We had a great time, and Ptr. Renato and his wife Joy, along with other members of the church were wonderful hosts. 16 church leaders, mostly from Vineyard Christian Church of Bocaue, were trained in the program. We pray that it will help them in their growth in lay shepherding, both as in internal ministry, and an external ministry. Additionally, we pray that it will help us improve our training program. We have already made a few minor changes, and are looking forward to formalizing the structure in the next few weeks.
Select members of the team will be doing CPE or CPE with Celia starting in the last week of September.
If you are interested in principles of lay shepherding and how to establish a layshepherding program in your church, contact us at bukallife@gmail.com.
Bob Munson, Administrator of Bukal LIfe Care was invited to teach a Master’s Level course in Introduction to Pastoral Care & Counseling at Maranatha Bible College in Baguio City. Celia Munson assisted, as did Ptr. Lawrence.
The Modular course covered a number of topics including Historical Pastoral Care, Active Listening, Therapeutic Communication, Emotional Life of Jesus, Grief and Loss, Case Studies, Life Coaching, Intentional Conversation, Pastoral Diagnosis, and introduction to Clinical Pastoral Care.
Maranatha was a great host. Thank you.
CPE Saturdays starts July 11 at 8am. Led by Dr. Paul Tabon at PBTS. Contact us if you need more information.
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Added an article on disaster response chaplaincy based on some activities of our group over the years. The article may be found by clicking HERE.
Doc Paul’s CPE group will be coming back soon from HK. Four of the five were able to go. Welcome back!
Next week, Dr. Dickens (CPSP Diplomate and professor of Pastoral Counseling at Gardner-Webb University) will be with us for several days. He will be teaching Guided Readings in Pastoral Care at ABGTS. Bob, Celia, and Doc Paul, from our group, look forward to both the readings and the guidance.
CPE starts up again on the 15th for Celia’s group and the 20th for Doc Paul’s group. (contact us at info@bukallife.org if you have any questions)
Oh yeah, and PBTS first term starts on the 16th.
August we will start our Lay Shepherding CPO in Bocaue, Bulacan (Lord willing).
Things are a busy busy..
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