Can the Department Chaplain Help Me Even Though I’m Not Religious?

Surviving Your Shift, Building Responder Wellness

You may have never thought your agency’s chaplain had anything to offer you. But today’s guest, Jim Bontrager may surprise you with how down-to-earth and practical your chaplain can be when you really need them.

Have you ever wondered what a chaplain is good for?
You’re not the first to think your organization’s chaplain can’t help you because you’re not religious.
It may surprise you to hear that your chaplain’s main responsibility is not religious.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL FIND OUT:

• How early life challenges can be transformed into opportunities for profound personal and professional growth.
• The unique role of a chaplain in providing support and building trust within your community.
• Strategies for striking a balance between responsibilities at work and personal life, as well as how these experiences might improve your capacity for leadership and service.

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International Conference of Police Chaplains

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