Why I Love The Lifeline Chaplaincy Blog
Lifeline Chaplaincy is an organization I’m very close to, and I’m thrilled that the five professional chaplains are now writing regularly for The Lifeline Chaplaincy Blog.
Lifeline was founded 25 years ago to help meet the pastoral care needs of patients coming to Houston and in particular to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center for treatment. Folks come to the Texas Medical Center from literally all over the world. They’re often here for extended periods, far away from family and friends and their churches — their support networks. Lifeline’s goal is to help fill the gap.
While Lifeline started at M.D. Anderson, it now serves the other four major hospitals in the Texas Medical Center as well. And during the past few years, Lifeline has expanded to Dallas, the Texas Hill Country, and most recently to Ft. Worth. Each office is led by a professional chaplain, who is assisted by groups of volunteers who provide pastoral care (lay chaplaincy) in the various hospitals. I serve as one of these volunteers here in Houston, and also help train new volunteers.
Those of you who have read this blog on a frequent basis know that much of what I write about comes from my experiences while serving with Lifeline. About a year ago, I began encouraging my friends at Lifeline to also begin sharing through their own blog, as well as beginning to use other social media to better communicate with their constituencies.
The blog has recently come to life, and the content being published is amazing.
I’m not surprised. The five guys doing the writing are all amazing people. They have caring hearts, tons of practical expertise, and gifts of communication. I have great respect and love for each of them, and I love getting to read something from them each week.
I think you will too. If you haven’t already clicked on the Lifeline Blog link, do yourself a favor and do so now, and while you’re there subscribe.
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