Purpose of Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International

Chaplain Associates

and

Department of Pastoral Care

? To conduct the process of endorsement for the F.G.B.C.F Chaplain or Pastoral Counselor seeking positions in healthcare settings, human service institutions and the military.

? To be a resource for the F.G.B.C.F Chaplain and Counselor and those in training.

? To establish and maintain a network of Chaplains and Counselors within the pastoral care body of F.G.B.C.F.

? To provide on-going training in Pastoral Care & Counseling.

? To promote the spirit of excellence in the process and practice of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling within F.G.B.C.F.

? To establish and maintain a vehicle for communication and support among those called to Pastoral Care and Counseling.

Understanding The Call Of A Chaplain

A Chaplain is an ordained minister committed to the professional practice of pastoral care and/or counseling in healthcare facilities, correctional institutions, long term care units, rehabilitation centers, hospice, the military, hospitals and other specialized settings.

Pastoral Care & Counseling is a ministry to persons confined to these institutional settings.  A pastor of a church practices pastoral care and counseling when he/she visits the sick in hospitals, nursing homes, jails and/or prisons.

Pastoral Care & Counseling knowledge and practice is gained through specialized education and training within these settings.

Chaplaincy is a component of the Department of Pastoral Care.  Pastoral Counseling is the other component of a department of Pastoral Care in any denomination, healthcare or penal institution.

A Chaplain is a valuable resource within in these settings and has a unique role as religious leader, spiritual leader, and counselor.  Chaplains reach out to personnel, patients and families to provide religious, emotional and moral support.  He or she may also offer religious services, Bibles studies, pastoral counseling, crisis intervention and support.

For further information and/or application please contact:

Pastor Marlene A. Harrell

F.G.B.C.F International Chaplain Endorser

PO Box 2361

Kernersville, NC 27285                                         

336-992-1134

fullgospelbcfchaplainendorser@msn.com

MAHarrell2@msn.com