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Alan T. “Blues” Baker is a deeply experienced chaplain who serves as CEO of ChaplainCare. He was the 16th Chaplain of the Marine Corps and his public service culminated in the Presidential nomination and Senate appointment to Rear Admiral. He is the author of Foundations of Chaplaincy: A Practical Guide (William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company), available at William B. Eerdmans, Cokesbury, and Amazon.
Alan T. Baker identifies eight questions that help shift pastoral counseling encounters from reflection toward action. While written for use by chaplains, these questions can…
Alan Baker highlights the importance of self-care for pastoral care providers to keep their personal buckets filled so that they are not emptied by burnout…
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