God’s Mission Here: S5Ep1. What is LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry? | Rev. Dr. Brian Heller

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Rev. Dr. Brian Heller and Deac. Dr. Tiffany Manor discuss the ins and outs of LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry, highlighting the joys and challenges of serving in specialized contexts, training opportunities available for church workers, resources produced for church workers serving in chaplaincy roles, and prison ministry, to name a few.

Learn more about LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (lcms.org)

Bios:

Brian Heller holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in spiritual care training from Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN. With extensive experience serving as a chaplain in both trauma hospital settings and disaster response, he has completed four units of clinical pastoral education and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training. Brian has dedicated 13 years to the Michigan Air National Guard, currently serving as the superintendent for the 110th Wing Command Post. Currently serving as the manager of LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry, he equips, trains, and provides resources to church workers and students pursuing chaplaincy roles within the Synod. Residing in Glen Carbon, IL, Brian is married to his wife, Jennette, and they are blessed with four children.

Deaconess Tiffany Manor is the Director of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Life Ministry. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from the University of Northern Iowa, and a Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies from Concordia Theological Seminary. Manor also has served the LCMS New England District in the areas of church worker wellness, human care and school ministry. Tiffany is married to the Rev. Jonathan Manor, pastor of Lutheran Church of the Savior in Bedford, MA, and they have four children. She enjoys walking, crafts, swimming, kayaking and “all things water.”

Theme music: Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling, used by permission, TheHymnalProject.com.

God’s Mission Here spotlights the work that God is doing through His people… and this work is closer to home than you might expect! Listen as we chat with some very down-to-earth people who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty in God’s mission field. Get inspired. Be encouraged. Get involved! Learn more about LCMS National Mission lcms.org/nationalmission

Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

Where is God’s mission? God’s mission is everywhere. Yes, it’s far away. But it’s also very near. As near as your congregation and school, your neighborhood, your family and friends, even as near as your home. Wherever you are, God’s mission is in that place. Through His mission, Christ is bringing forgiveness, life, and salvation to people everywhere. Even here. Right where you are. God’s Mission Here. Learn more at lcms.org/nationalmission.