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  • Exploring the journey from college to chaplaincy

    Exploring the journey from college to chaplaincy

    Published On: May 12, 2023

    Very few understand this more than Rev. Dr. Kent A. Lundy. A United Methodist Elder in the Indiana Conference, Rev. Dr. Lundy currently serves as wing chaplain to the 181st Intelligence Wing Air National Guard in Terre Haute, Indiana.

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  • ACPE Educator Rev. Dr. Christinah Kwaramba Inspires Transformative Leadership Through CPE Spiritual Training

    ACPE Educator Rev. Dr. Christinah Kwaramba Inspires Transformative Leadership Through CPE Spiritual Training

    Published On: April 24, 2023

    Rev. Dr. Christinah Kwaramba is dedicated to the success of her students in the Center for Integrative Pastoral Practice (CIPP) Program.

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  • United Methodist Endorsing Agency Celebrates 50 Years of Women Being Admitted to Military Chaplaincy

    United Methodist Endorsing Agency Celebrates 50 Years of Women Being Admitted to Military Chaplaincy

    Published On: January 21, 2023

    This year marked the 50th anniversary of women being admitted to the military chaplaincy. A formal celebration was held in Arlington, Virgina, Jan. 12. 

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  • Participants Reflect on their Clinical Pastoral Education Experience

    Participants Reflect on their Clinical Pastoral Education Experience

    Published On: February 10, 2022

    Douglas:  I learned something from each member but the common lesson was to go beyond what I thought I was capable of. Taking initiative, speaking up, paying attention to detail, using experience and stores. All these and so much more I gained from them and attempted to use in our...

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