CHAPLAIN SERVICES

Humans are integrated beings. We face existential threats and crises, emotional ups and downs, and difficult questions of purpose and meaning. And that’s just an average weekday.

Dusty Breeding combines a decade in professional ministry, theological training, and service as a member of the Chaplain Corps of the US military to guide clients to integrate the big questions of existence, purpose, meaning, service, and morality into the practical workings of daily life in a manner that is inclusive and welcoming of all—regardless of background or preference.

Chaplain services include spiritual coaching and counseling as well as wedding and funeral services.

CHAPLAIN SERVICES ARE IDEAL FOR…

COACHING CLIENTS

Sometimes chaplain services are paired with coaching services, such as in the case of wedding officiation.

CORPORATE SETTINGS

For the purpose of providing as-needed or regularly scheduled programming that deals with spiritual health.

FAQS

What is corporate chaplaincy?

As an employer, you want your people to bring their whole selves to work and not check their humanity at the door, but there are some questions that are too big for the Monday morning meeting or an HR session. This is where corporate chaplaincy comes in.

Corporate chaplaincy is on the rise and it’s no secret why—with the modern decrease in traditional religious participation, there is an increased need for access to “religious-adjacent” services on an as-needed basis: the death of a parent, wedding vows, or the birth of a child. Many people in the modern West are not practitioners of a faith tradition but still feel the desire to engage spirituality from time to time, in moments of grief, joy, or transition. Corporate chaplain services are an important addition to any company’s HR department and they communicate an understanding that life is about more than the 9-5 grind.

Is this for a specific religion?

The short answer is no. You do not need to be a Christian—you do not even need to be religious—to work with Dusty as a chaplain.

Now here’s the long answer:

Dusty’s academic training is in Christian theology (M.A. in Ministry, Pepperdine University, M.Div. from Northwest Nazarene). Part of his professional background is with a congregational protestant church in southern California. Part of his professional background is with the Chaplain Corps of the the U.S. Army National Guard. Chaplains in the military are taught to provide for and protect the religious liberties of all service men and women, not just their own faith tradition. This is the same ethos of Dusty’s work as a corporate chaplain.

Chaplain services look like…

  • Different faith traditions call it different names: confession, counseling, or spiritual direction. Ultimately the purpose is the same: unburdening one’s conscience with a non-judgmental, non-anxious person, guided by prayer and scripture (as appropriate) toward the will of God.

    Please note: counseling with a chaplain is not meant as an equivalent to or a replacement for working with a professional psychologist or psychiatrist.

  • It doesn’t always have to be a “devotional” or a “Bible study.” The aim of a small group gathering is to be a community of pursuit toward living better in this world—toward ourselves and our neighbors—and the accountability to help make that happen.

  • Some of life’s most poignant moments occur where we least expect them: in a hospital waiting room, beside a grave, or while anxiously awaiting an uncertain outcomes. Faith traditions provide ancient structures for support, guidance, and comfort during times of turmoil. Our training and experience equips us to offer that support during life’s trials—whether expected or unexpected.

  • The moment of bringing a new baby into a family or community can be filled with meaning, celebration, and intention.

  • The sacred commitment of marriage is an opportunity to speak (or renew) vows that are the foundation for committed action. Learn more about wedding officiation here >>

  • Just as birth is an opportunity for reflection and contemplation, so too is the process of dying. Sometimes the moments in life that call for meaningful discourse and spiritual gravitas are precisely the moments when words fail us. This is where a professionally trained chaplain can be of humble and helpful service.