American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) six-week certificate program “Chaplaincy Skills for Community Ministry”

Mondays from 6-8 p.m. ET: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4
Cohort celebration: April 11, 6-7 p.m.
Online via ABHMS’ Center for Continuous Learning

Intended for individuals who are:exploring a call to chaplaincy in healthcare, prisons, military and higher education those who are already providing community support as chaplains, pastors, deacons or missionaries in other contextsTaught by board-certified and endorsed chaplains:

Week 1: Introduction and Foundations in Soul Self-Care with ABHMS’ Rev. Dr. Patricia Murphy;
Week 2: Multiculturalism and Diversity with the Rev. Dr. Patricia Wilson-Cone;
Week 3: The Power of Active Listening, Empathy, and Brief Counseling with the Rev. Dr. Janet R. McCormack;
Week 4: Trauma and Crisis Response with Chaplain (Capt.) Richard Blanchette;
Week 5: Grief and Loss with the Rev. Dr. José Tate; and
Week 6: Ministry Ethics with the Rev. Dr. Anne Dondapati-Allen

Cost is $249. Enroll online. More information: patricia.murphy@abhms.org