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Practical Chaplaincy Post-Course Work

POST-ASSESSMENT DIRECTIONS

As was mentioned during the course, this is your final step PRIOR to receiving your course completion certificates. Your personalization and internationalization of the concepts learned in the CAREForce Practical Chaplaincy course is a statement about how you will implement these concepts in your work as a Chaplain. Your reflection and answers will help you develop and/or form a deeper understanding of the chaplain philosophy. There are no “right” answers. The answers must be “right” for you, and only for you. Answer ALL of the required following questions for each aspect of the Chaplain's Philosophy of Ministry which is a ministry of "Purpose, Presence & Peace to provide SACRED CARE." The definitions for the Philosophy of Ministry and the Rubric are at this link for downloading and are to be utilized for this post-assessment. You will also find the definitions embedded in the description for each section

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MINISTRY OF PURPOSE, PRESENCE & PEACE (MP3) Ministry of Purpose:

Chaplain ministry ought to be a “force-multiplier” for an agency. Ministry of purpose goes beyond the traditional understanding of ministry of purpose. To be a force-multiplier, a chaplain’s actions must be deliberate in their support of the primary mission of their agency and provide proactive and responsive support to every member. Decisions ought to therefore be made on what ministry is appropriate while considering the unintended consequences and long-term effects of that ministry even while addressing the immediate ministry needs. Ministry, in any form, ought not to interfere with the mission of, or become a liability to, the agency.

Ministry of Presence:

Ministry of Presence entails being fully present to the person who is directly in front of you. It is giving your undivided attention (eyes, ears, non-verbal, etc.) to them. To serve someone is to be present with them, to pay attention to them, to not make judgments or comments about them or their situation but rather to listen attentively and openly. Ministry of Presence encompasses being open, honest, direct and transparent with others in both verbal and non-verbal communication. Ministry of Presence might sometimes imply a corollary ministry – the Ministry of Silence.

Ministry of Peace:

The Hebrew concept of Shalom (peace) means that every aspect of an individual’s life (physical, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and spiritual) is in perfect harmony with God’s desire for their life. A Chaplain’s Ministry of Peace is to empathetically walk with someone in their crisis to holistically assist them in the restoration of “peace” in their life in a sacrificially loving way. When someone is in crisis their “peace” has been shattered and they are thrown into a state of chaos. A Chaplain’s role is to assist them in restoring control of their life and finding a new normal.

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1. Using the provided definitions in the Practical Chaplain course but In your own words, describe your Ministry of Purpose?

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2. Using the provided definitions in the Practical Chaplain course, but In your own words, provide an example, or describe an illustration, of how you would demonstrate the Ministry of Presence & Peace during a crisis. Please be specific and cover all of the aspects of the supplied definitions?

CORE VALUES: SPIRITUAL

Spiritual:

The search for understanding and connection to beliefs and values that give meaning to a person’s life.

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3. Using the provided definitions in the Practical Chaplain course but In your own words, describe the meaning of Spiritual as a core value? *

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4. How would you exhibit Spirituality in your ministry as a chaplain?

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5. Based on the supplied definition, what aspects of Spirituality do you forsee having difficulty with internalizing? Why?

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6. What aspects of Spirituality resonate with you? Describe how you perceive employing this core value in your ministry?

CORE VALUES: AVAILABLE

Available:

Always present, visible and accessible, ready for use 24/7, 365 days per year.

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7. Using the provided definitions in the Practical Chaplain course but in your own words, describe the meaning of AVAILABLE as a core value?

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8. How would you exhibit being AVAILABLE in your ministry as a chaplain?

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9. Based on the supplied definition, what aspects of AVAILABILITY do you foresee having difficulty with internalizing? Why?

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10. What aspects of AVAILABLE resonate with you? Describe how you perceive employing this core value in your ministry?

CORE VALUES: CREDIBLE

Credible:

Character of integrity, believable, worthy of being trusted, keeps confidences.

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11. Using the provided definitions in the Practical Chaplain course but In your own words, describe the meaning of CREDIBLE as a core value?

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12. How would you exhibit CREDIBLITY in your ministry as a chaplain?

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13. Based on the supplied definition, what aspects of CREDIBLITY do you foresee having difficulty with internalizing? Why?

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14. What aspects of CREDIBLE resonate with you? Describe how you perceive employing this core value in your ministry?

CORE VALUES: RELATIONAL

Relational:

A state of connectedness with others involving a focus upon the well-being of others. Deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the desire to comfort the hurting.

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15. Using the provided definitions in the Practical Chaplain course but In your own words, describe the meaning of RELATIONAL as a core value?

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16. How would you exhibit RELATIONAL in your ministry as a chaplain?

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17. Based on the supplied definition, what aspects of RELATIONAL do you foresee having difficulty with internalizing? Why?

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18. What aspects of RELATIONAL resonate with you? Describe how you perceive employing this core value in your ministry?

CORE VALUES: EMPATHETIC

Empathetic:

The ability to experience another person’s range of emotions and feelings with the capacity to understand their point of view without prejudgment or ridicule.

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19. Using the provided definitions in the Practical Chaplain course but In your own words, describe the meaning of EMPATHETIC as a core value?

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20. How would you exhibit EMPATHY in your ministry as a chaplain?

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21. Based on the supplied definition, what aspects of EMPATHY do you foresee having difficulty with internalizing? Why?

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22. What aspects of EMPATHETIC resonate with you? Describe how you perceive employing this core value in your ministry?

CORE VALUES: DIVERSITY (MUTLICULTURAL COMPETENCY)

Diverse (Multiculturally Competent):

A willing recognition, respect, honoring, and serving towards those of other cultures, ethnicities, gender, race, creed, religion, etc., without prejudice or judgment.

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23. What aspects of DIVERSITY resonate with you? Describe how you perceive employing this core value in your ministry?

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24. How would you exhibit DIVERSITY in your ministry as a chaplain?

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25. Using the provided definitions in the Practical Chaplain course but In your own words, describe the meaning of DIVERSITY or multicultural competency as a core value?

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26. Based on the supplied definition, what aspects of DIVERSITY do you foresee having difficulty with internalizing? Why?

METHODOLOGY: CONNECT

CONNECT:

The ability to interactively build rapport and relationships in a consistently compassionate and credible manner. Rapport is established quickly through the appropriate use of questions which employ an empathetic relational demeanor and active listening skills. Humility and a servant’s heart is emphasized while meeting the practical needs of another without imposing religious dogma or doctrine while respecting the diversity of individual beliefs.

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27. Using the provided definitions in the Practical Chaplain course but In your own words, describe the meaning of CONNECT as a core value?

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28. How would you exhibit CONNECTING in your ministry as a chaplain?

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29. Based on the supplied definition, what aspects of CONNECT do you foresee having difficulty with internalizing? Why?

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30. What aspects of CONNECT resonate with you? Describe how you perceive employing this core value in your ministry?

METHODOLOGY: ASSESS

ASSESS:

The ability to properly identify the various needs of another individual for the purpose of reducing the escalation of harm allowing the individual to gain control back of their situation and thereby restoring peace to their life. A chaplain assesses out of a genuine concern for the well-being of others and demonstrates this through their S.A.C.R.E.D. core values. A chaplain will properly employ effective crisis management techniques and active listening skills.

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31. Using the provided definitions in the Practical Chaplain course but In your own words, describe the meaning of ASSESS as a core value?

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32. How would you exhibit ASSESSING in your ministry as a chaplain?

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33. Based on the supplied definition, what aspects of ASSESSMENT do you foresee having difficulty with internalizing? Why?

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34. What aspects of ASSESS resonate with you? Describe how you perceive employing this core value in your ministry?

METHODOLOGY: RESPOND

RESPOND:

The ability to holistically provide for the practical needs of an individual in crisis (physical, emotional, cognitive, behavioral & spiritual) utilizing appropriate crisis intervention techniques, having the appropriate allies, resources and referrals pre-established to provide, simple, brief, proximal and immediate care which provides hope for restoration and recovery.

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35. Using the provided definitions in the Practical Chaplain course but In your own words, describe the meaning of RESPOND as a core value?

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36. How would you exhibit RESPONDING in your ministry as a chaplain?

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37. Based on the supplied definition, what aspects of RESPOND do you foresee having difficulty with internalizing? Why?

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38. What aspects of RESPOND resonate with you? Describe how you perceive employing this core value in your ministry? *

METHODOLOGY: ENGAGE

ENGAGE:

The ability to proactively and appropriately engage the correct resources in order to restore the individual to normal functioning through the provision of meeting basic needs. These may be provided through liaison, advocacy, cathartic ventilation, social support, information, stress management, problem-solving, conflict resolution, cognitive reframing, or spiritual care.

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39. Using the provided definitions in the Practical Chaplain course but In your own words, describe the meaning of ENGAGE as a core value?

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40. How would you exhibit ENGAGING in your ministry as a chaplain?

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41. Based on the supplied definition, what aspects of ENGAGE do you foresee having difficulty with internalizing? Why?

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42. What aspects of ENGAGE resonate with you? Describe how you perceive employing this core value in your ministry?

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