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From: Gail Rosenbauer <lgrosenb@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Fri, Oct 9, 2020, 5:25 AM
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To: Scott Habina <scotthabina@gmail.com>, Gail Rosenbauer <lgrosenb@sbcglobal.net>

ULC Seminary Final Essay Submission for Master of 

Chaplaincy Studies 

 

 

Scott Habina 

5313 Alyse Drive 

Haltom City, Texas 76137 

 

 

While I understand that this essay is for the completion of the course study, I am submitting this as a testimony to the power of God and 

his grace. 

During my course study completion, I experienced the major loss through death of my wife and daughter in unrelated incidents. Along with many setbacks. However, this course has helped me to work through many things that I would not I would not have been able to without the grace of God.  

The course helped me work through many emotional crisis's that I would not have possessed the courage, without what is contained in the course. 

What I have learned from the material is invaluable in my life. I experienced the path and plans that I am setting my sights on.  My plan is to take what I have learned and apply it ln my life. 

I incurred invaluable information and taken to heart.  Chaplaincy at the hospital I have spent a great deal of time there recently. 

Through this study firstly I learned; remembering at what point I felt my call to the ministry.  Looking back on my life I rediscovered times when God revealed himself through my emotions, calling me to the ministry early in my life.   

We attended a little country church, my first clear memory in my life was when my mother was the leader of the ages 11 through 14-year-old boys and girls youth fellowship (Ciro).  One long weekend, a 3-day retreat was scheduled, I was permitted to attend because my mom directed the activities.  At this retreat I was moved by a sense of peace and serenity being in fellowship with others.  I felt the spirit move me, I yearned for the others to feel the same sense of peace in their lives. The memories of my time in the church was going on summer mission trips each year, to help others are some of my favorite things to do each summer.  I also loved going to Florida walking on the beach for miles, watching the sun rise and sun set, knowing God was responsible for such a tranquil peaceful and serene elements of GODS world. 

The second realization was my discovery that at this point in my life I recognize that the spirit has guided me in the life experiences and challenges have brought me back to the ministry. Without the experiences I have been through I would not be able to relate to my losses to others.  I would lack the experience or have the tools to council properly.  However, I realize that we should never stop learning and should always be trying to improve ourselves as to better serve others. 

I have discovered during this course that one of the most important skills is the development of active listening skills. I have made the sixth skill part of my daily life. I believe you never stop learning