Archive for August, 2006

On Completing CPE

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006

A week ago Thursday I graduated from Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). It was one of the hardest, but one of the best, things I have ever done and before I get cranked up fully for another semester of seminary, I would like to briefly reflect on my experiences as a hospital chaplain. When I first [...]

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A Brief Reflection on Bishop Herb Thompson

Friday, August 18th, 2006

I was stunned to learn yesterday that Bishop Herb Thompson died unexpectedly on 8/16. This is an immense personal loss for me because Bp. Thompson was the one who made me a postulant for Holy Orders back in December right before he retired. He warmly embraced my call to ministry and I can remember leaving [...]

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