Care
Compassionately
As we love others.
Matthew 25:40
Counsel
Redemptively
As we make disciples.
Matthew 28:19-20
Christ
Always
As we love God.
Matthew 22:37
Interested in Chaplaincy? Please contact us!
Co-Directors of Chaplain Ministries
An Introduction to Chaplaincy
Free Methodist Chaplaincy is a specific calling to represent the Free Methodist Church – USA in specialized ministry settings as an extension of the denomination and the chaplain’s ordaining conference.
Free Methodist Chaplains are serving in hospitals, hospice and palliative care, college campuses, retirement centers and nursing homes, counseling centers, marketplace and community interest groups, special schools, county jails, state and federal prisons, VA medical centers, police/fire/emergency services, and Army, Navy, Air Force Chaplaincies (in the USA and overseas). In these places the Holy Spirit is at work and He beckons us to, “Come and minister to the deep spiritual needs of people.”
ARE YOU CALLED TO CHAPLAINCY?
The Free Methodist Church integrates chaplaincy ministries into the overall ministry of the church. Any chaplain that is identified as Free Methodist will be ecclesiastically credentialed and an active member of the Free Methodist Chaplains Association (FMCA).
All members of the Free Methodist Chaplains Association know that they are connected to a positive and supportive family and network of chaplains.
CREDENTIALING
There are two categories of Ecclesiastical Chaplain Credentials:
Ecclesiastical Chaplain Endorsement
- Must be an ordained Elder
- Must meet employer’s chaplain
requirements - Appointed to “denominational service”
Ecclesiastical Chaplain Candidate Endorsement
- United States Armed Forces during the second year of seminary
- CMCs depending on employing
institutions
LINKS TO MINISTRY OPTIONS
TRAINING RESOURCES
Clinical Pastoral Education
Sept 2020 Webinar
- Holistic Approach to Healthcare in the Midst of COVID (in partnership with FM Healthcare Fellowship)
NEWSLETTERS
Contributions in support of this ministry may be made through FMCUSA:
FMCUSA Finance Dept.
attn: Chaplains Account
PO Box 51710
Indianapolis, IN 46251
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Daleasha Hall
President
Systems Director Post-Acute Care PeaceHealth
Vancouver, WA
Sam Cabrera
Vice President
Chaplain
Richard L Roudebush VA Medical Center
Indianapolis, IN
Larry Lyons
Secretary
Spiritual Care Manager
St Mary Mercy Hospital
Livonia, MI
B. Elliott Refroe
Member at Large
Chaplain
West Minster Village Retirement Community
Wheaton, IL
Cheri Coleman
Member at Large
CPE Supervisor
Clinical VA Loma Linda Health Care System
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Chaplain (LTC) Ray Leach
Member at Large
Deputy Command Chaplain
Theater Sustainment Command
Belle Chasse, LA