There are a couple of major Pastoral Care Conferences in Baguio City, in the next few months.
A. April, 2017. Information below:
B. January 2018. The Grimes, Relationship Trainers and Consultants will join the Lide-Walker Bible Conference, at Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary, Baguio City.
These are partnerships between Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary and Bukal Life Care
We recently enjoyed the visit of Dr. Raymond Lawrence, General Secretary of CPSP, to our headquarters in Baguio City, Philippines, as well as his work with our friends and partners at St. Andrews Theological Seminary in Manila, and Central Philippine University in Iloilo.
But we have others coming as well.
January 16-20, Dr. Ryan Clark, member of the Board of Trustees of CPSP-Philippines will be in Baguio for a short visit. He is coming at the invitation of our partner, Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary to teach a short course, “Intro to Pastoral Care and Counseling.” During his visit we will also have our Board of Trustees meeting of CPSP-Philippines.
April 10-28, Dr. Doug Dickens, Diplomate of CPSP, will be in the Philippines, Baguio and Manila to provide training. He will be teaching two modules at PBTS, tentatively “Pastoral Theology” and “Crisis Counseling.” He will also holding a seminar in pastoral care. More information to follow.
Seminary and CPE Training (at Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary):
A. PC 1 – Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling (Master’s Level) will be offered this second semester but in modular. It will be taught by Dr. Ryan Clark, on January 16-20, 2017, 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Dr. Clark is a former professor of Pastoral Care at PBTS, and has been an active member of Bukal Life Care. Additionally, he is on the Board of Trustees of CPSP-Philippines.
SEE students may enroll this on October 13,14,17 to receive credits and assignments ahead.
B. PC B 2 – Interpersonal Relationships (Bachelor’s Level) will be offered the full semester beginning October 19. . It will led by Ms. Celia Munson. It will meet on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:30 – 4pm. Enrollment is through the seminary also October 13, 14,, 17.
C. CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) will be taught during 2nd semester as well. One schedule is a Saturday schedule led by Dr. Paul Tabon. The other is a three day a month group led by Ms. Celia Munson. The course may be taken for seminary credit or not.
Minister Heartlink
Although Minister Heartlink is not a ministry of Bukal Life Care, a number of members and friends of Bukal are joining in their ministry project to Mindanao, October 4-11. They are holding three retreats for Pastors and Wives there. The goal is to strengthen and train pastors and wives in ministry as pastoral care and self care.
Annual Case Conference
As noted in an associated post. Dr. Raymond Lawrence will be in the Philippines for most of October. He will be in Manila and Iloilo much of the time, holding trainings at Saint Andrews Theological Seminary, as well as Central Philippine University. However, he will join us for two days for Case Conferencing, October 14-15.
A couple of photos from Parenting and Love Language Training at Shekinah Grace School in Alaminos, Pangasinan.
The Annual Case Conference will be held on the 15th of October, starting 8am, at Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary (PBTS). It is facilitated by Dr. Raymond Lawrence. The charge is P500. Lunch and snacks provided. Attendees should a clinical case with them to present.
It will be held in the Conference Room of PBTS.
Dr. Lawrence is the General Secreatry of the 
College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy. He is a Certified Clinical Pastoral Supervisor with the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) since 1970, and Certified Diplomate in Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy with the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy since 1990.
We used this presentation for our Ministry Heartlink Pastoral Care Skills Training… and will most likely continue to use it for our short and long courses.
Held Hospital Ministry Orientation at Christ Life Church on July 2nd… with 10 trainees. It was led by Bob, Celia, and German. Part 2 will be on July 9th, joined also by the trainees from Ministry Heartlink.
“Disaster Response for Ministers” training. at PBTS in partnership with Bukal Life Care. This is part of PBTS’ “Summer Leadership Institute.” Dean Miller from the Baptist General Assembly of Virginia was the lead trainer. The focus was developing of relief response networks that are prepared to respond to disasters of a variety of kinds and relating to a variety of needs. It was a great time for learning and for sharing insights.
On the right is Dean Miller, our lead facilitator/instructor. Additionally,, Bob and Jehny (from Bukal Life Care) assisted, particularly in giving overviews of disaster response chaplaincy as it pertains to crisis defusing (Bob) and Play and Art Therapy (Jehny)
Recent Past.
1. Bob and Celia just got back from a trip to Korea… working with “The Love C Center” in Ansan City. Celia led Disaster Response Chaplaincy Orientation training, while Bob taught Introduction to Missiology. Add to that speaking at a seminary and a military base, and visiting the Imperial palace grounds, it was quite a trip. We are working with some up there in expanding clinical pastoral care in Korea. The present CPE/T in Korea is limited to hospitals. 
2. Jehny and Becky attended the Parents Congress… in Baguio… a yearly partnership of the SLU Sunflower Children’s Center, and Child and Famly Services.
Present.
1. Cori, Becky, and Jehny are at the weeklong symposium arranged by the Ruth Foundation in Alabang for Palliative Care, “Leadership for Hope”.
2. Dr. Paul Tabon is still in Korea and will stay for a few more weeks to, among things, teach pastoral care for students at the SEE center there.
Future.
1. October 17-19, the Pastoral Care conference at Linden Suites will be going on with at least two from our staff attending… along with many friends of our group.
2. December. We are looking to have meetings and possible training seminars with Dr. Raymond Lawrence, general secretary of CPSP. We are presently working on some partnership issues between CPSP-PI and CPSP. Hopefully, most of this can be worked out and formalized by then.
3. January 19. Expected start of Half Unit of CPE in Baguio.
4. Mar 23. Expected start of Summer Intensive full unit of CPE.
We were invited by Dr. Yohan Lee to join him at his place “The Love C Center”… a diaspora ministry in Ansan City. Bob and Celia Munson and Dr. Paul Tabon make up the Bukal Life Care team. The three of us are part of Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary, and. along with Dr. Yohan, are part of CPSP-Philippines. So this is a multiple level ministry trip.
We have been pretty busy. We arrived Saturday, October 4th, and were given well-needed time to rest.
SUNDAY MORNING. We went to a Diaspora church (church for internationals… especially Filipinos living in Korea) in Suyu… a beautiful forested and mountainous area on the edge of Metropolitan Seoul. Bob preached, while Celia and Doc Paul gave testimonies. After that we had a great meal with our hosts for the day, Ptr. Jimmy and wife Marivic.
L/R: Ptr. Jimmy, Bob, Doc Paul, Celia, Marivic
SUNDAY EVENING. I (Bob) taught a class of international students of the center in “Introduction to Missiology” as part of an SEE course with PBTS. Will continue the presentations next Sunday.
Celia leading training. Dr. Lee translating
MONDAY MORNING/AFTERNOON. Celia led a Seminar in “Disaster Response Chaplaincy.” Dr. Lee interpreted. This training was for Korean ministry workers. The 2nd half of the training will be on next Monday, shortly before we return to the Philippines. Celia will lead training sessions for an English-speaking group of ministers Wednesday and Friday.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON. We traveled to Yaeil Theological Seminary. Bob was a guest speaker at the invitation of Dr. Joshua Lee, professor of Missions and Spiritual formation there. The topic was “Beautifully Broken: Metaphors for Spiritual Brokenness and Renewal.” Dr. Lee translated again.
At Yaeil Theological Seminary. Bob as guest lecturer
TUESDAY EVENING. We went to a traditional Korean restaurant and had a wonderful wonderful meal. It is Dr. Lee’s birthday so we were very happy to treat him. Now that we are back at the center, Celia, Doc Paul, and Doc Lee are having a CPSP-Philippines Baguio Chapter meeting.
We have been invited by Chaplain Eugene to visit and speak at a Korean Military hospital. We look forward to the opportunity on Thursday.
Bob and Celia will return on the 13th, while Doc Paul will stay and continue to work with Doc Lee on training in Pastoral Care.
Bukal Life Care 