Chaplaincy research has only recently begun to employ methodologically rigorous study designs [ 6], develop a body of outcomes data and other knowledge to inform practice [ 7], and focus on nurturing a community of chaplain-researchers.
We in the military community recognize this chaplain and his shortcomings.
Teens' personal struggles in the foothill community led Mark Yeager, chaplain for YMCA of the Foothills, to organize a "Life Walk" last month after he learned there had been nine teen suicides in the YMCA's coverage area during the past two years.
His wide-ranging career has also included pastorates at United Methodist congregations and stints as a teacher, college chaplain, community organizer, and director of a "think tank" on national security issues.
As a blogger, spokesperson, adviser, community organizer, and university chaplain, Greg Epstein has served the country's rapidly growing population of nonreligious people for nearly two decades.
However, a significant subset received less spiritual care than desired from their healthcare providers (17%), religious community (11%), and chaplain (40%); in absolute terms, the number who received less care than desired from one or more sources was substantial (42 of 150).
During World War II, several members of the monastic community served as Army chaplains; their names are inscribed on a monument in front of Alumni Hall dedicated to all graduates who have served in the armed forces.
With a deep commitment to the law-enforcement and first-responder communities, Mike serves as a Chaplain for the San Diego Police Department, the Newport Beach Police Department and the American Red Cross.
Kirsten Boswell-Ford comes to MIT from Brown University, where she served as associate university chaplain to the Protestant community.
Boswell-Ford comes to MIT from Brown University, where she served as associate university chaplain to the Protestant community.
