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Bringing faith, hope, love and mercy to human relationships is what’s needed, according to the Rev. Dr. George Langhorne, National Ministries’ Ecclesiast Supporting American Baptist chaplains and pastoral counselors defines Langhorne’s role. “I find it rewarding to be a pastor to the men and women who are currently serving as specialized ministers,” he says. “I also enjoy guiding those who are newly called to this specialized ministry.” The denomination offers ongoing support and career guidance, including a web-based newsletter and quarterly articles published in In Mission by Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling Services. “We seek to provide practical help and encouragement from the first job through retirement,” says Langhorne. He also facilitates an endorsement process for both new and current chaplains and pastoral counselors. Having served as a chaplain in the U.S. Navy for 25 years, as well as a pastor called on for counseling, Langhorne knows the joys and challenges faced in both ministries. “This work offers wonderful opportunities to walk with people through difficult times,” he notes. “But it can be a challenge to be a presence without being weighed down by the people problems.” Supporting those involved in direct ministry has given Langhorne a way to extend his own call to ministry. He finds Micah 6:8 to be especially meaningful, “He has showed you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” George Langhorne is married to Virginia Langhorne. EDUCATION: Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, United States International University, San Diego, CA; M.A. in Management and Human Resources, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA; M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, PA; B.A. in English, Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA EXPERIENCE: Associate professor, Human Resources, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Marietta, GA; pastor, Butler Street Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA; chaplain, U.S. Navy; pastor, First Baptist Institutional Church, St. Petersburg, FL; associate professor, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL; pastor, Macedonia Baptist Church, Heathsville, VA; pastor, Brick Baptist Church, St. Helena, SC; pastor, Beulah Baptist Church, Pittsburgh, PA; student pastor, Antioch Baptist Church, Sewickely, PA
IMPORTANT DATES: · Joined National Ministries in April 1999 as director of Missionary and Staff Services. Became director of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling Services in August 2000. · Ordained: August 1965 · Commissioned as an American Baptist home missionary: June 2000 · Birthday: March 13 HOME MISSION HIGHLIGHTS: More than 600 American Baptist chaplains and pastoral counselors currently minister in a wide variety of settings. These include hospitals, retirement communities, hospice centers, churches, educational institutions, the military, prisons, employee assistance programs, race tracks and private practice. Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling S ical Endorsing Agent. “Chaplains and pastoral counselors often meet with people facing the life and death questions of humanity,” he says. “These situations bring opportunities for Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling Services also provides support for approximately 300 retired American Baptist chaplains and pastoral counselors.
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