Call the Chaplain

ebook A Ministry of Presence

By Floria Johnson-Mason

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Witness the profound journey of Floria Johnson-Mason as she answers the call to become a chaplain, sparked by the poignant experience of her mother's end-of-life care. "Call The Chaplain" chronicles her intensive training and dedicated service as a certified Crisis Intervention, Trauma, and Pastoral Care Chaplain in hospital and police settings.

Through personal stories and reflections, Johnson-Mason explores the vital "ministry of presence"—offering comfort, guidance, and a compassionate ear to individuals and families navigating their darkest moments of grief, loss, and trauma.

This memoir delves into the challenges and rewards of chaplaincy, the nature of grief, and the spiritual fortitude required to walk alongside those in critical need.
This memoir takes readers through her experiences serving diverse communities, from hospital rooms to crisis scenes alongside the Albuquerque Police Department. Johnson-Mason offers a candid look at the realities of chaplaincy work: delivering difficult news, supporting families through sudden loss or terminal illness, understanding the unique contours of individual grief, and providing spiritual care without proselytizing.

Call the Chaplain