2. Celebrate Ministry!

3. Ministry... Chaplaincy Ministries is one of the ways the Christian Reformed Church shares Christ’s love with people across North America. Home Missions Back To God Hour World Missions CRWRC CRC Publications Calvin College Calvin Seminary Chaplaincy Ministries

4. Ministry on the Margins... Chaplains carry the love of Christ to people in places where the church is often unable to be present.

5. The CRC has about 120 chaplains serving in diverse settings such as: -military bases -hospitals -hospice care centers -counselling centers -prisons -retirement homes -industry and business -centers for developmentally disabled

6. Chaplains’ salaries, support and most benefits are paid by their employer and not by the church.

7. The Chaplain Development Fund helps pay to train future chaplains in pastoral care. Gifts are welcome. About 40 chaplains are expected to retire in the next five years.

8. More than 300 CRC chaplains have served in specialized settings in the 60-year history of Chaplaincy Ministries. Did You Know…?

9. Your prayers and financial support help Chaplaincy Ministries to proclaim Jesus’ message of healing and salvation.

10. Chaplaincy income comes from ministry shares, gifts and special offerings. All pastoral ministries combined

11. As a congregation in the Christian Reformed Church, we support a broad range of denominational ministries and programs.

12. The CRC’s ministry-share system is the foundation that supports much of the work we do together. Our Ministry Shares

13. More than 85 cents of every dollar given to ministry shares goes directly to ministry programs. Did You Know…?

14. CRC ministries rely on special gifts and offerings in addition to ministry shares to support the work they do.

15. Thank You! Chaplaincy Ministries and all denominational agencies are grateful for your faithful support of the CRC’s ministries at home and abroad.

16. Together, we can do far more than any congregation could do alone.

17. Celebrate Ministry!