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As I wrap up my doctoral studies, I am excited to see how the concept of becoming “trauma-informed” in ministry is starting to pick up steam across the country. A large part of the credit for furthering that conversation goes to you--my friends and colleagues here on ACEsConnection! It's been humbling to see how our relatively small ministry in Montana has something to add to the conversation. In fact, far from being behind the curve here in Montana, we are on the cutting edge in terms of...

Congratulations Chaplain Haughee! Your leadership, along with your stellar colleagues Todd Garrison, ChildWise, and Intermountain is an inspiration for our nation and world. Truly one of our nation's faith-based ministries leaders, thank you for all of your compassionate and hard work with bringing into fruition your curriculum, presentations and workshops!

Thank you, Dana! Your encouragement means a great deal. I am privileged to work in a setting and with so many that understand how much we could help our world if we understood these concepts better! Chris

[NOTE: This article was the result of an interview that I did with Jen Kunka of Northern Rockies Institute of Theology, a ministry of the Montana Synod ELCA, shared with permission] For Parents and Caregivers: When Pastor JP Carlson drove four middle school students to confirmation camp at Christikon this summer, he noticed something. It was obvious how much they had missed being with kids their own age. “They instantly lit up in the car and were so excited. The chatter never stopped,” he...