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| first responder chaplain training: First Responder Chaplains Larry Bennett, 2016-10-25 First responder chaplains are a growing force among chaplains and emergency services personnel. These brave individuals work on the front lines of local, state, and national disasters, ready to administer spiritual aid to the injured and traumatized. In the wake of devastating storms, hurricanes, floods, tornados, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other catastrophes, first responder chaplains can provide much-needed comfort and hope. First Responder Chaplains is a great resource for anyone contemplating the first steps toward taking on this role. Author Dr. Larry Bennett uses his own experience as a chaplain for police departments and fire and rescue teams to explain-and underscore-the level of expertise needed for the program. Bennett emphasizes that volunteer experience and emergency training isn't all that is needed to become a first responder chaplain. A specialized course of study exists for such chaplains, and anyone interested in the program must complete all the necessary specialized training. Information about the theology of chaplaincy is also part of Bennett's message. Chaplaincy can take a physical, emotional, and spiritual toll, and he stresses the importance of setting boundaries and knowing limitations. Using anecdotes from his own work, Bennett illustrates the many different ways that first responder chaplains serve. |
| first responder chaplain training: Chaplaincy in Law Enforcement David W. De Revere, 2005 Thoroughly revised and rewritten, this new second edition serves as a comprehensive first step for law enforcement departments seeking a police chaplain as well as a useful resource for the experienced police chaplain. This text is a manual of procedures, concepts, guidelines, and forms that are presented in plain, clear language, yet with substantial depth of knowledge. Major topics include how to get started as a Chaplain; how to relate to law enforcement department people; theological foundations; confidentiality; crisis intervention and counseling; death notifications; disasters; domestic disputes; officer deaths and funerals; addicted officers; hostage negotiations; and victim assistance. In addition, the Appendices offer resources for services; the Chaplain's Code of Ethics; a model for starting a chaplaincy program; requirements to be a chaplain; the Chaplain's Oath; plus where and how to receive chaplain training. All of the above features serve to fulfill the central purpose of the book: to enable law enforcement administrators to establish a program for chaplaincy, and, for experienced chaplains, to find new ideas to add to what they are doing. This book will also help parish clergy and leaders understand the role of law enforcement chaplaincy within a community. - Publisher. |
| first responder chaplain training: 30 Second Devotional for First Responders Barry Young, 2018-12-21 30 Second Devotional for First Responders is non-denominational bible driven daily devotional. The goal of the 30 Second Devotional for First Responders is to help encourage and uplift men and women who currently are or have served in Law Enforcement, Military, Fire, and Ems roles. Sadly every day 22 military veterans commit suicide. Additionally statistics tell us that more Law Enforcement and Fire/EMS professionals commit suicide yearly than are killed in life of duty. The goal of the 30 Second Devotional for First Responders is to help these heroes overcome the emotional obstacles they face on a daily basis. |
| first responder chaplain training: Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care in the Twenty-First Century Wendy Cadge, Shelly Rambo, 2022-03-15 Wendy Cadge and Shelly Rambo demonstrate the urgent need, highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, to position the long history and practice of chaplaincy within the rapidly changing landscape of American religion and spirituality. This book provides a much-needed road map for training and renewing chaplains across a professional continuum that spans major sectors of American society, including hospitals, prisons, universities, the military, and nursing homes. Written by a team of multidisciplinary experts and drawing on ongoing research at the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab at Brandeis University, Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care in the Twenty-First Century identifies three central competencies—individual, organizational, and meaning-making—that all chaplains must have, and it provides the resources for building those skills. Featuring profiles of working chaplains, the book positions intersectional issues of religious diversity, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and other markers of identity as central to the future of chaplaincy as a profession. |
| first responder chaplain training: Embedded First Responder Chaplaincy: Caring for Our Most Valuable and Vulnerable Public Servants Glenn Davis, Teresa Cutts, 2022-06-20 Many stressors face First Responders and their families every day. These are the embedded Chaplains who serve them. Includes Embedded First Responder Chaplaincy program's history, development, staffing and training. |
| first responder chaplain training: Bulletproof Spirit, Revised Edition Dan Willis, 2019-08-27 Suicide, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, and many more emotional and stress-related problems plague the first-responder community. Hundreds of thousands of these brave public servants have unwittingly become victims of the professions they once loved. However, the suffering that results from a professional life of sacrifice and service can be prevented and mitigated. As a thirty-year law-enforcement veteran, retired police captain, and police academy instructor, Dan Willis has witnessed the damage of emotional trauma and has made it his personal mission to safeguard and enhance the wellness and wholeness of police officers, firefighters, EMTs, emergency-room personnel, and soldiers. Bulletproof Spirit offers field-tested expertise designed to be used by all first responders — and their families — to heal themselves and continue serving with compassion and strength. |
| first responder chaplain training: Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement Kevin M. Gilmartin, 2021 This book is designed to help law enforcement professionals overcome the internal assaults they experience both personally and organizationally over the course of their careers. These assaults can transform idealistic and committed officers into angry, cynical individuals, leading to significant problems in both their personal and professional lives. |
| first responder chaplain training: An Introduction to Chaplaincy Ministry Otis H. Corbitt, III, 2023-08-03 From its early beginnings in military and hospital settings, chaplaincy ministry has spread to many areas of society, including such diverse venues as law enforcement, schools, disaster relief, and industry and business. Despite the growing presence of chaplaincy ministry in communities around the nation, relatively few primers exist that provide an introduction to chaplaincy ministry. This book is intended to fill that gap, providing the reader with information about how chaplaincy ministry got its start, the differences between chaplains and other clergy members, and the foundations of chaplaincy ministry. The roles and responsibilities of chaplains and the way they are selected, trained, and held accountable are outlined, as well as the unique methods and elements of ministry which are common to work of chaplains. Readers of this book will gain an orientation to chaplaincy ministry will both prepare them to begin serving as chaplains and to pursue more in-depth training and education in chaplaincy ministry. |
| first responder chaplain training: The Practical Guide to Police Chaplaincy Robert Perkins, 2018-11-18 The Practical Guide To Police Chaplaincy, brings together the Author's 15 years of L aw Enforcement experience with 10 years of work in the field of Chaplaincy. This book identifies all of the key elements necessary to be effective in the role of a Police Chaplain.Dr.Robert L. Perkins is a Psychophysiologist, Writer, Educator and Police Chaplain. He is also a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing. Dr. Perkins is a Certified Sexologist in the area of Sexual Dysfunction and Sexual Addiction. He is the Executive Director of the Canadian Practical Chaplain Association and also serves on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Critical Incident Stress Foundation. |
| first responder chaplain training: A Christian Theology of Chaplaincy John Caperon, Andrew Todd, James Walters, 2017-09-21 Chaplaincy is a rapidly growing ministry, but one that has been the centre of little theological discussion. Focusing on understanding what chaplaincy is and how it is exercised in different contexts, this book intends to support the work of chaplains by providing a theological examination of their ministry. The chapters in this book discuss how the work of chaplains outside the structures of the Church and yet frequently carried out by ministers authorized by the Church relates to some of the key questions of how the Church understands itself in relation to the world (i.e. institutions and structures that are not part of the church), whether or not the chaplains should engage in converting non-Christians to Christianity, and how chaplaincy is carried out both from within Christianity and in a multi-faith environment. This book explores the role of chaplains and the benefits of chaplaincy as a form of ministry as well as an examination of the personal characteristics and disposition best suited to serving as a chaplain. Chaplaincy and Christian Theology considers the nature of chaplaincy in public spaces and the implications of Christian theology within this ministry. Essential reading for chaplains, students of theology, and anyone involved in Christian ministry and Christian theology. |
| first responder chaplain training: Conflict First Aid Nancy Radford, 2017-12-05 This book gives practical tips on how to manage disputes and personality clashes before they create major problems for business and relationships. Written in laymen’s terms with examples, acronyms, and illustrations, it helps the reader understand the causes of conflict and how it develops and escalates. The author explains the scientific basis for seemingly illogical behavior under stress and in conflict and also offers tips and tools for managing emotions and behaviors in difficult situations. Guidance is provided on setting and maintaining standards, balancing responsibilities with relationships, and dealing with negative issues before serious damage is done. The book is structured so that it can either be read as a whole or the relevant section accessed in a crisis, with a toolkit of resources at the end. Each chapter ends with questions to check understanding. Full of convenient tools and insights into managing emotions and handling disagreements, it provides a handy resource for managers and employees. |
| first responder chaplain training: Mental Health Intervention and Treatment of First Responders and Emergency Workers Bowers, Clint A., Beidel, Deborah C., Marks, Madeline R., 2019-08-30 The stress that comes with being a first responder has been known to lead to depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicide. However, few clinicians are informed about these health concerns and how to adequately treat them in this population. Therefore, there is an urgent need for practitioners to understand the latest information regarding treatments that will be useful to this specific population. Mental Health Intervention and Treatment of First Responders and Emergency Workers is an essential reference source that focuses on the latest research for diagnosing and treating mental health issues experienced by emergency personnel and seeks to generate awareness and inform clinicians about the unique circumstances encountered by these professionals. While highlighting topics including anxiety disorders and stress management, this book is ideally designed for clinicians, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, practitioners, medical professionals, EMTs, law enforcement, fire departments, military, academicians, researchers, policymakers, and students seeking current research on psychological therapy methods regarding first responders. |
| first responder chaplain training: Triumph Over Terror Bob Ossler, Janice Hall Heck, 2016-09-03 Are you searching for comfort and wondering, Where is God? amidst terror and turmoil? Ground Zero Chaplain Bob Ossler explores finding meaning and purpose in chaos and personal tragedy. As terror attacks continue, Ossler reveals how your spirit can triumph over terror's reign, and how you can help those suffering from trauma and loss. |
| first responder chaplain training: Foundations of Chaplaincy Alan T. Baker, 2021-02-18 An approachable overview of the nature, purpose, and functional roles of chaplaincy Chaplaincy is unlike any other kind of ministry. It involves working outside a church, without a congregation, usually in a secular organization. It requires ministering to those with starkly different religious convictions, many of whom may never enter a house of worship. It is, as Alan Baker writes, “ministry in motion.” Those who are embarking upon this unique and specialized call deserve equally unique and specialized guidance, and Foundations of Chaplaincy offers exactly that. Baker surveys the biblical and theological foundations of chaplaincy before enumerating four specific responsibilities and skills that define chaplaincy’s “ministry of presence”: providing, facilitating, caring, and advising. Baker’s thorough guidance on these matters is supplemented in sidebars with practical advice and anecdotes from over thirty chaplains currently serving in a variety of settings and organizations. Chaplains who serve in healthcare, the military, correctional institutions, police and fire departments, sports teams, college campuses, and corporations have essential roles to play in their respective organizations, but theirs is rarely an easy calling. With Foundations of Chaplaincy as an introduction and an ongoing reference, those called to this important vocation may be assured of having the tools they need to cultivate a strong, mission-driven pastoral identity rooted in their own theological tradition while simultaneously participating in a multi-faith team. |
| first responder chaplain training: Spiritual Survival for Law Enforcement Cary A. Friedman, 2005-06-15 This book is designed to provide spiritual fortification for officers who are faced with a barrage of experiences in the course of their careers which challenge their most deeply held personal beliefs. It comes with exercises, tools, and insights to restore inner peace and clarity. |
| first responder chaplain training: Counseling Cops Ellen Kirschman, Mark Kamena, Joel Fay, 2015-09-24 Grounded in clinical research, extensive experience, and deep familiarity with police culture, this book offers highly practical guidance for psychotherapists and counselors. The authors vividly depict the pressures and challenges of police work and explain the impact that line-of-duty issues can have on officers and their loved ones. Numerous concrete examples and tips show how to build rapport with cops, use a range of effective intervention strategies, and avoid common missteps and misconceptions. Approaches to working with frequently encountered clinical problems--such as substance abuse, depression, trauma, and marital conflict--are discussed in detail. A new preface in the paperback and e-book editions highlights the book's relevance in the context of current events and concerns about police-community relations. See also Kirschman's related self-help guide I Love a Cop, Third Edition: What Police Families Need to Know, an ideal recommendation for clients and their family members. |
| first responder chaplain training: Essential Chaplain Skill Sets Chaplain Keith Evans, 2017-08-24 Chaplaincy is an active force in the realm of ministry to a world that is hurting and needing a moment of empathy and an encouraging word of hope. In Essential Chaplain Skill Sets, author Chaplain Keith Evans lays the initial foundations of chaplaincy, its need, what it is, who can be a chaplain, and further develops the cornerstone of skills employed in chaplaincy. Essential Chaplain Skill Sets is an easy-to-read book that is full of practical tools and resources that chaplains of all ministry settings and experience levels can quickly utilize and master. The four main sections of the book are: 1) The Fundamentals: The Why, What, Who, and How of Chaplaincy, 2) Understanding Spirituality and World Faith Expressions, 3) Understanding Spiritual Needs Assessments, and 4) Bringing the Pieces Together. The fourth section is very practical. It includes eight real-life ‘verbatims’ of chaplain encounters. A list of additional questions have been included at the end of each verbatim that allow readers (individual or in groups) to evaluate how they may have conducted the encounter differently or not. What you have with Essential Chaplain Skill Sets is a pastoral practitioner's guide to proven skills learned through compassionate care and competent practice. Keith is a pastoral clinician sharing out of his own experience and doing his part to assist his pastoral colleagues in congregational and clinical settings and building upon their own art of pastoral care. He is a pragmatic realist and a patient teacher. Thank you, Keith, for this good companion book for those of us on the journey of becoming better clinical pastors. - Rev. Mark Hart, DMin,BCC, ACPE Supervisor, Director of Clinical Pastoral Education, Baptist Health System, San Antonio, Texas Evans draws from his in-depth experience in law enforcement and trauma chaplaincy in creating this primer for chaplains serving in any ministry setting. Evans covers key fundamental concepts for any chaplain to become more effective in their role, as well as discussing spirituality and world faith expressions, and how to master spiritual need assessments. He addresses what chaplains are, how they are engaged, what they look like, and what the initial outcomes can be as a result of their employment. He describes the importance of having well-meaning, devoted chaplains to help people on their spiritual journeys. In Essential Chaplain Skill Sets, Evans shares well-respected resources and learned lessons geared toward assisting any chaplain of any faith background in any ministry setting. |
| first responder chaplain training: The Complete Handbook Of Christian Chaplain Ministry Earl Pickett, 2016-02-23 The Complete Handbook of Christian Chaplain Ministry is the go to book for anyone called or curious about being a chaplain or even going into Christian ministry. Unlike other books on chaplaincy that focus on particular institutions (hospitals, prisons, military, etc.), this book focuses on equipping people for the Christian ministry aspect of chaplaincy: how to help others like Jesus would. In these pages, readers will be motivated and challenged to pray and read the Bible more while also increasing their faith in God. Yet, it will also equip them to do Christian counseling, win spiritual warfare, perform funerals & weddings, become knowledgeable about CPR and First aid, how to relate to other cultures, what to do in a crisis situation, and so much more. |
| first responder chaplain training: Research Anthology on Mental Health Stigma, Education, and Treatment Management Association, Information Resources, 2021-02-05 In times of uncertainty and crisis, the mental health of individuals become a concern as added stressors and pressures can cause depression, anxiety, and stress. Today, especially with more people than ever experiencing these effects due to the Covid-19 epidemic and all that comes along with it, discourse around mental health has gained heightened urgency. While there have always been stigmas surrounding mental health, the continued display of these biases can add to an already distressing situation for struggling individuals. Despite the experience of mental health issues becoming normalized, it remains important for these issues to be addressed along with adequate education about mental health so that it becomes normalized and discussed in ways that are beneficial for society and those affected. Along with raising awareness of mental health in general, there should be a continued focus on treatment options, methods, and modes for healthcare delivery. The Research Anthology on Mental Health Stigma, Education, and Treatment explores the latest research on the newest advancements in mental health, best practices and new research on treatment, and the need for education and awareness to mitigate the stigma that surrounds discussions on mental health. The chapters will cover new technologies that are impacting delivery modes for treatment, the latest methods and models for treatment options, how education on mental health is delivered and developed, and how mental health is viewed and discussed. It is a comprehensive view of mental health from both a societal and medical standpoint and examines mental health issues in children and adults from all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds and in a variety of professions, including healthcare, emergency services, and the military. This book is ideal for psychologists, therapists, psychiatrists, counsellors, religious leaders, mental health support agencies and organizations, medical professionals, teachers, researchers, students, academicians, mental health practitioners, and more. |
| first responder chaplain training: Soul Repair Rita Nakashima Brock, Gabriella Lettini, 2012-11-06 The first book to explore the idea and effect of moral injury on veterans, their families, and their communities Although veterans make up only 7 percent of the U.S. population, they account for an alarming 20 percent of all suicides. And though treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder has undoubtedly alleviated suffering and allowed many service members returning from combat to transition to civilian life, the suicide rate for veterans under thirty has been increasing. Research by Veterans Administration health professionals and veterans’ own experiences now suggest an ancient but unaddressed wound of war may be a factor: moral injury. This deep-seated sense of transgression includes feelings of shame, grief, meaninglessness, and remorse from having violated core moral beliefs. Rita Nakashima Brock and Gabriella Lettini, who both grew up in families deeply affected by war, have been working closely with vets on what moral injury looks like, how vets cope with it, and what can be done to heal the damage inflicted on soldiers’ consciences. In Soul Repair, the authors tell the stories of four veterans of wars from Vietnam to our current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan—Camillo “Mac” Bica, Herman Keizer Jr., Pamela Lightsey, and Camilo Mejía—who reveal their experiences of moral injury from war and how they have learned to live with it. Brock and Lettini also explore its effect on families and communities, and the community processes that have gradually helped soldiers with their moral injuries. Soul Repair will help veterans, their families, members of their communities, and clergy understand the impact of war on the consciences of healthy people, support the recovery of moral conscience in society, and restore veterans to civilian life. When a society sends people off to war, it must accept responsibility for returning them home to peace. |
| first responder chaplain training: First Responder Mental Health Michael L. Bourke, Vincent B. Van Hasselt, Sam J. Buser, 2023-11-13 This edited volume provides mental health clinicians with knowledge to effectively work with current and former first responders. It provides strategies on how to best develop and adapt clinical assessment procedures and therapeutic interventions to better meet the unique needs found in these settings. Chapters synthesize existing literature to introduce the reader to profession-specific factors issues that exist in these contexts and describe the challenges that can present when working with police, firefighters, EMS, emergency communications operators, crime scene investigators, and corrections personnel. The book covers a range of topics that clinicians and trainees need to understand the relevant issues, develop effective treatment plans, and deliver appropriate psychological services in public safety settings. First Responder Mental Health: A Clinician’s Guide will be essential reading for mental health professionals working with first responders, as well as those in training. |
| first responder chaplain training: A Christian's Guide to Judaism Michael Lotker, 2004 Do you have questions about Judaism? Do you wonder why Jews don't accept Jesus as Messiah? Why Jews are so attached to the State of Israel? Why has there been so much hatred of Jews over the centuries? What you should bring (or more importantly, what not to bring) to the Passover Seder to which you've been invited? How to relate to Jews who are close friends or even new family members of yours? If you do, then this is the book for you. Written in a friendly, informal style, A Christian's Guide to Judaism is an introduction to Jewish religion, history, culture, and holidays written especially for the curious non-Jew. Its goal is to not only answer the questions that you may have about Judaism but also to make you feel more at home when you are invited to Jewish celebrations such as weddings and bar or bat mitzvahs. Have a quick question about what's kosher or why traditional Jewish men keep their head covered? See the subject in the chapter called Jewish Practice in Lots of Nutshells. The fascination of Christians with Judaism has taken many forms over the years, from virulent anti-Semitism to intense interest regarding the religion of Jesus. This much-needed book provides Christians with a broad overview of the Jewish people and their religion, presents thorough explanations of Jewish laws and traditions, and explains in detail the many similarities--and key differences--between the Christian and Jewish faiths. + |
| first responder chaplain training: Braden's Voice Mark Speed, 2020-02 The death of a child should never pre-date that of their parents. It's happening far too often more and more in the current generation. The cause of the current epidemic of depression and teen suicide will be studied for decades to follow. In the present, we as parents must open our eyes, our ears, our minds, and our hearts to a desperate situation. The second leading cause of death of our young people is suicide. When, during your own youth did you ever give serious and pensive thought to taking your own life? Perhaps in a fleeting moment when you experienced sharp pain of a love lost or a word said, but today, the option of suicide is on the menu of choices and our youth talk about that menu item daily. We implore readers to learn about this taboo topic... The 'S' Word and to help ensure it is not kept a subject we don't talk about, but rather one we openly acknowledge and fight against as informed parents to a lost and lonely generation. |
| first responder chaplain training: The First 48 Hours Jennifer S. Cisney, Kevin L. Ellers, 2009 Critical responses to victims of natural disaster, community violence, personal injury, and crime |
| first responder chaplain training: No Small Miracles Norris Burkes, 2009-09-28 If you've ever wondered whether faith makes a difference in the worst times; whether God is real; or how humor can find its way even into life's battlefields . . . this inspirational book will show you. |
| first responder chaplain training: POWER Konstantinos Papazoglou, Daniel M. Blumberg, 2019-11-14 Power: Police Officer Wellness, Ethics, and Resilience collectively presents the numerous psychic wounds experienced by peace officers in the line of duty, including compassion fatigue, moral injury, PTSD, operational stress injury, organizational and operational stress, and loss. Authors describe the negative repercussions of these psychic wounds in law enforcement decision-making, job performance, job satisfaction, and families. The book encompasses evidence-based strategies to assist law enforcement agencies in developing policy programs to promote wellness for their personnel. The evidence-based techniques presented allow officers to get a more tangible and better understanding of the techniques so that they apply those techniques when on and off-duty. With forewords authored by Dr. John Violanti (Distinguished Police Research Professor) and Dr. Tracie Keesee, Vice President of the Center of Policing Equity, this book is an excellent resource for police professionals, police wellness coordinators, early career researchers, mental health professionals who provide services to law enforcement officers and their families, and graduate students in psychology, forensic psychology, and criminal justice. - Platinum Award Winner 2019, Homeland Security Awards - American Security Today - Provides reader with evidence-based strategies to promote officer wellness - Covers compassion fatigue, moral injury, PTSD, operational stress, and more - Written by established scholars and professionals from a law enforcement context |
| first responder chaplain training: Addiction and Recovery for First Responders Drew Prochniak, 2019-06-19 Addiction & Recovery for First Responders is the first book of its kind to address the unique culture of public safety professionals and the problems they face related to substance abuse. This concise book includes self assessments, practical information for seeking help, navigating recovery and so much more. This resource is intended to provide useful information to emergency service personnel, their families, co-workers and supervisors. |
| first responder chaplain training: First Responder Resilience Tania Glenn, 2017-11-24 The tradition in emergency services has been to largely ignore mental health. This has never worked Recently there has been increased awareness of burnout, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and first responder suicide. Awareness is not enough. This book is designed to guide the audience towards solutions. |
| first responder chaplain training: Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care in Mental Health Settings Jean Fletcher, 2019-08-21 This edited collection about good practice for mental health chaplains and other related professionals looks at how spirituality is viewed across mental health fields. It identifies what mental health chaplaincy is, how mental health chaplaincy interacts with other organisations like the NHS, and what good practice means with examples of positive and fulfilling experiences in mental health settings. The chapters consider some of the main issues of working with the mental health community, such as the place of volunteers, the recovery process, religious diversity and patient safety. They are followed by uplifting case studies, including service user perspectives, to provide a valuable overall insight into mental health chaplaincy and its context in wider mental health services. |
| first responder chaplain training: A Ministry of Presence Winnifred Fallers Sullivan, 2014-08-20 Is it appropriate, or even legal, for government to provide spiritual care for its citizens? Winnifred Fallers Sullivan shows that courts and administrative agencies have, for better or for worse, already decided this question. Religious freedom in American today means government affirmatively providing opportunities for Americans to encounter their religious selves and realize their religious commitments. How did this happen? The answer, Sullivan shows, is an emerging religious practice--the ministry offered by chaplains in secular settings, generally called a ministry of presence. In this eye-opening book, Sullivan details the legal recognition and regulation of the spiritual care delivered by governmental and quasi-governmental chaplaincies, as well as by chaplaincies within ostensibly private but regulated industries, such as hospitals and colleges. Across America today, there are chaplains in airports, fire departments, prisons, hospitals, the military, unions, and even businesses and workplaces. Chaplains operate at the intersection of the sacred and the secular, brokers responsible for ministering to the wandering souls of a globalized economy while sacralizing institutions we generally consider unmarked by any religious identity. A book with profound implications for how we understand the relationship between religion and law in contemporary America, A Ministry of Presence will interest readers in legal studies, religious studies, sociology, and public policy. |
| first responder chaplain training: Department of Defense FY 2008 Report on Sexual Assault in the Military Kay Whitley, 2009-09 This report includes reports from the Military Services which provide data on reported sexual assault allegations involving members of the Armed Forces that occurred during FY 2008. They also summarize the policies and procedures that the DoD and the Military Services implemented to provide a solid foundation for DoD¿s goals of prevention through training and education, victim care and support, and accountability. Illustrations. |
| first responder chaplain training: Chaplaincy Mark A. Jumper, Steven E. Keith, Michael W. Langston, 2024-03-26 This comprehensive introduction to the ministry of chaplaincy brings together three authors who oversee three of the leading chaplaincy programs in the United States. Written from an evangelical perspective, the book covers the foundations of chaplaincy and surveys specific types of chaplaincy work. In the first half of the book, the authors delve into the history of chaplaincy work as well as its biblical, theological, and philosophical foundations. They introduce students to important topics such as endorsement, placement, and the constitutional and legal parameters of such work. They also consider the person of the chaplain and the understanding of chaplaincy as Christian ministry. In the second half of the book, the authors bring together expert contributors to survey ten specific contexts for chaplaincy work, such as education, healthcare, the military, corporations, prisons, public safety, and sports, and they explore the future of chaplaincy. This book will be an invaluable resource for students of chaplaincy. |
| first responder chaplain training: Ranger Knowledge Erik Larsen, Jack Murphy, SOFREP, Brandon Webb, 2013-08-06 Filled with entertaining anecdotes and an insider's knowledge, Ranger Knowledge is a must-read for prospective rangers and armchair military enthusiasts everywhere. Written by a former 75th Ranger Regiment soldier, Marty will take you inside the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program and the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Program to teach prospective Special Operations soldiers the ins and outs of each unit's selection program. As someone who also runs a train-up program for soldiers going into the military on Ranger and Special Forces contracts, Marty is uniquely suited to write a program of instruction which walks would-be Special Operations troops through the course and tells them how to get from A to B and achieve their goals in the Special Operations community. |
| first responder chaplain training: Overcoming the Darkness Eric Weaver, 2022-10-15 Sgt. Eric Weaver (Ret.) lives with mental illness and struggled with the issue of suicide on numerous occasions, including multiple hospitalizations, while serving as a police sergeant, pastor, and training consultant. Now he is a nationally recognized expert, speaker, instructor, and advocate on law enforcement mental health issues, including officer wellness and Crisis Intervention Team training. In Overcoming the Darkness, he gives a raw accounting of his own experiences coupled with knowledge and pragmatic advice gained from 20 years of instructing literally thousands in law enforcement about mental illness, cumulative stress, trauma, substance use, PTSD, and suicide. As he explains: I wrote this book for my fellow colleagues in all walks of law enforcement, from patrol to corrections, as well as for their loved ones. These are the people who keep our world safe and often pay a high price for fulfilling their duty. We often think of that price in terms of physical loss, but what has been very clear to me over the years is that the price is equally steep, if not even more so, both mentally and emotionally. |
| first responder chaplain training: In Jesus' Name John D. Laing, 2010-01-01 Can military chaplains pray in Jesus' name? Are they allowed to share their faith openly? Are evangelical Christians persecuted in the military? Does the general prohibition against proselytizing in the military violate soldiers' Constitutional rights? Are liberalism and/or universalism implicitly endorsed by the military and political leadership as the preferred religion of the United States government? In this timely and important book, John Laing draws upon his knowledge as a professor of theology and philosophy and his experience as an Army chaplain in order to address these questions and more, with a view to answering the larger theological question of whether evangelicals can successfully serve as military chaplains while remaining true to their conservative biblical beliefs and evangelistic commitments. While the book is primarily written for those involved or interested in military chaplaincy, it has a broader appeal, as the issues discussed are relevant to all areas of chaplaincy: healthcare, institutional, public service, campus, and marketplace. |
| first responder chaplain training: Mental Health Emergencies Nick Benas, Michele Hart, 2017-08-29 Drawn from the best in psychiatry, psychology, and mental health counseling, here are simple and effective strategies for coping during times of great mental and emotional distress Mental Health Emergencies provides overviews and expert guidance on serious mental health problems. It is an ideal resource for first-responders, teachers, counselors, and human resource professionals looking to help those struggling with mental and emotional health crises and concerns. Developed from best practices of psychiatry, psychology, and mental health counseling, Mental Health Emergencies is a guide to providing much-needed care and support to the people in distress who most need help including self-injury, eating disorders, substance abuse, psychosis, and suicidal thoughts. Mental Health Emergencies will help you provide exactly the right kind of support—where and when it's needed most. |
| first responder chaplain training: Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program , 1997 |
| first responder chaplain training: On Spiritual Combat Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, Adam Davis, 2020-05-05 Civilization is fighting to survive tragic times. On Spiritual Combat is a spiritual warfare guide for military members, law enforcement officers, first responders, and all sheepdogs. It prepares their hearts and minds for battle, teaching them to identify, understand, and fight evil forces. Each day includes: - powerful readings - encouraging Scripture - meaningful hymns - questions for reflection -recommended reading from On Combat, the seminal resource on physical combat by Dave Grossman. With God, we will rise as virtuous Christian warriors who defend and protect the innocent, helpless, and oppressed. |
| first responder chaplain training: Spiritual Battleground Michael Belton, 2023-02-09 Veterans and first responders know the impacts of their service, especially if they have experienced crisis and trauma. It is an inevitable reality for anyone who comes into harmaEUR(tm)s way. In these pressing times, God is calling on men and women who have served at an extraordinary high rate to be aEURoeambassadors of ChristaEUR to minister to others who are suffering. Most possess the service experience and the heart to serve but struggle with exactly what God wants them to do. They pray and are eagerly searching for answers. Some end up leading small church groups and Bible studies but soon realize so much more needs to be done. Chances are, God is looking for you to be part of the solution.To minister effectively to our nationaEUR(tm)s heroes, you must embark on a special mission. You will need to conduct the critical analysis of your journey and why you had to weather storms. This process includes learning about the H3 cycle, the types of wounds, the complexities of trauma, and what it is like to slip into isolation and darkness. This quest will help you identify your God-given purpose and shape a strategic plan to execute GodaEUR(tm)s will. But to do that, you will need to take a deeper look within.Spiritual Battleground is designed to help you understand who you are within your body, soul, and spirit. Although, veterans may have won the battles of their deployments, they are facing another war in its aftermath. Cops may be able to fight crime on the streets and contend with social issues, but they grapple with internal struggles. It is time to dissect the soul to understand the spiritual warfare of the timeless battle between good and evil. Understanding which force is dominating will make you combat effective in your God-given purpose. |
| first responder chaplain training: Incident command system National Fire Academy, 1999 |
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