R.C. Freedom Ministries, Inc.

 

 

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"I am grateful and thankful to my Lord and Father God for arranging the platform of my entire four unit R.C. Freedom Ministries CPE experience; for bringing my chaplain colleague Fr. Chuck Henkle into my life who initially encouraged me to pursue CPE; for Carolyn and Leo who became my supervisors and whom God used to bring a heightened sense of self-awareness by gently peeling off the layers of my 'self"; for the resulting integrity and effectiveness in life and ministry that is now powerful and ongoing; for the honesty and heart-felt give and take of my group peers throughout the processes. One word that captures my R.C. Freedom CPE experience is 'transformation' or 'metamorphosis'  - I am a changed man, I am continuing to change and grow as I walk into that future story of ministry and life God has prepared for me; now equipped with the skill set and self-awareness gained through my R.C. Freedom Ministries CPE experience." 

 

Rev. Jeff Turkot

 

“As a pastor with 35+ years of active ministry, I felt I had a pretty good handle on the needs of people and their families under most situations.  As I stepped away from my long time pastorate, I wanted to expand into either palliative or hospice type care.  I realized CPE would be the route so through a long process I found R.C. Freedom Ministries.  During my supervisory interview and orientation, I knew I was in for an awakening.  If I was going to receive this training, I was going to be the best student I could be.  My CPE ministry statement became “I moved from a fixer to a listener”.  Through CPE, I realized I didn’t have to fix people but was able to hear, really hear, their story.   On the training side, I was able to forge incredible friendships with supervisors, other ministers and pastors.  AT R.C. Freedom Ministries, it was an intense 20 weeks but I can absolutely say that I am a better minister and pastor because of their expertise and training.  Thank you.”

 

Rev. Thomas Faulk Sr.

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“The whole learning process executed through the curriculum content taught by our Supervisor, Rev. Carolyn Barksdale, has been so refreshingly informative, relevant, on target and effective.   A real blessing to us, her professionalism, superb guidance, encouragement, leadership and mentorship made this group journey a pleasant and exceptional learning experience. I can truly say I have become a better and more competent pastoral caregiver. My profound gratitude to her and my peers!”

 

Fr. Elbert A. Fadallan