We are presently nearing the end of our class in Clinical Pastoral Orientation (CPO). 11 trainees will soon be done. But a lot more is coming.  A few events coming up.

March 7.  Ministry Heartlink planning meeting.

March 14.  Final CPO meeting.

March 29.  Pastoral Care project with ministry group from Bocaue.

March 30.  Conflict Resolution with AV-STM training

March 31.  Start of CPE Summer Intensive in Baguio.

April 4.    Start of CPE Summer Intensive at Mary Johnston.

(If you have any questions… please contact us.)

We are still in the early stages, but look forward to more as we develop a plan for the educative, relational, and psychoemotional needs of pastors, layministers, and missionaries.

Doc Paul’s CPE group had their Graduation and Christmas Party at PBTS Caneen, December 19, 2015. Congratulations to Winter, Rosemarie, Robert, Edgar, Joel, Marcy, and Marlon. Well done!!

Source: Training in Baguio and MOA

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”

<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 30^th 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

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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