Welcome to Pastoral Care Management Services,  

About Us

Established in 2008, Pastoral Care Management Services [PCMS], is a national multi-purpose nonprofit ministry organization. a faith based health service provider, who provides a practice of certified Pastoral Care while promoting and evolving holistic health community service programs that facilitate Preventative, Quality, Coordinated and effective pastoral care personal life intervention and recovery.

As a national clergy credentialing agent, we ordain and license clergy in ministry and certify and license individual Pastoral Care Practitioners for the practice of competent pastoral care.  The ministry is structured and governed by a board of experienced ordained clergy, academically degreed clergy professionals and ministry directors.

Clergy Ordination and Licensing Standards

     Clergy Defined 

'Clegy' means any individual who has been properly licensed or ordained by PCMS or any other approved ministry organization who has been licensed or ordained as a 'minister' of the gospel according to the Holy Bible and is authorized under title and privilege to perform ministerial functions normally afforded to members of the clergy.  These Clergy are not bound geographically to any particular country, state  County or other province unless otherwise stipulated by the printed credential or license.  Clergy under PCMS may operate as a minister in any geographical location.    Clergy credentialing is a separate and distinct function of the Pastoral and Ecclesiastical Leadership of the General Overseer, Pastor or designated ordained clergy credentialing officer.

     Clergy Ordination

Following one or more interviews, Ordination is a formal process and official ordinance and endorsement of the Pastoral and Ecclesiastical Leadership reserved for Clergy who has been examined and monitored and has been found to have the Calling, Graces, and Talents for ministry and is in agreement with the scriptures according to the gospel of the Holy Bible and has been ordained as a testament of that calling.    An individual that has been ordained is a full fledged minister that is able to competently provide ministerial functions, ie: Marriage Ceremonies, funerals, grief and bereavement counseling, faith based counseling, pastoral care, and any other function normally attributed to religious ministry. 

     Clergy Licensing

Following one or more interviews, Clergy Licensing is a formal process and official License and endorsement to Practice as a Minister in Training issued by the Pastoral and Ecclesiastical Leadership reserved for Clergy who has professed and applied to be ordained under this ministry and is in agreement with scriptures according to the gospel of the Holy Bible and has been licensed as a testament of that calling.  an individual that has been Licensed to Practice as a Minister is in training and studying for ordained ministry.   A licensed minister may assist an ordained minister in performing ministerial functions, but generally may not perform ministerial functions without specific authorization or oversight observation by ordained clergy.   A person licensed to practice as a minister is required to undergo ongoing study and training to meet requirements  to be able to provide competent ministerial functions as clergy.

    Clergy Background and Suitability Screening

Prior to the issuance of a license or ordination all potential clergy undergo go  background history, and suitability screening. Any individual identified through screening as not being suitable for a credential may be denied ordination or licensure.

    Consultation and Oversight

Clergy Licensed or Ordained through this ministry are under the general oversight of this ministry and are subject to the Best Standards in Pastoral Care Practice and Administration under the direction of the Pastor and the General Overseer. Clergy have access to and may consult with the Pastoral and Ecclesiastical Leadership at anytime.

    Ordination and Licensing Annual renewal

Clergy ordinations and licenses must be reviewed annually, members in good standing shall receive a letter, card or certification of renewal each year.

• Clergy must maintain registration, communication and good-standing annually. 
• Must comply with PCMS Pastoral Care Practice Standards.
• Be in compliance with PCMS Pastoral Care Ethical Standards.
• May create and establish their own ministry or use the PCMS name in ministry.
• All PCMS clergy shall be entitled to receive Free training (when available), discounts, benefits, protections, consultations, honors, or priviledges associated with this                   ministry.

                                                                                                       Certification Credentialing and Licensing Board 

The Certification, Credentialing and Licensing Board [CCLB] is a permanent and independent board empowered by the governing board of elders especially selected to be the designated accrediting and credentialing body of faith based professionals consisting of ordained clergy, academically degreed professionals, mental and behavioral health clergy practitioners, stake holders and providers who act impartially and regularly as a collective agent of the ministry organization. The CCLB oversees and certifies national accreditation, specialized instruction, training, credentialing, and oversight for individual clergy and service organizations who provide certified pastoral care services.  

Pastoral Care Practitioner Standards Training 

Pastoral Care Management Services  [PCMS] follows a established standard of care and our internal standards require that our clergy, pastoral care practitioners  have successfully completed a back ground check and suitability screening, in addition to having received specific education and specialized training in Biblical Principles, Basic Mental Health and Wellness 1, Advanced Mental Health and Wellness 2, including Mental Health Screening, Assessment and Evaluation, and Referral, Crisis Intervention and Support, Pastoral Care and Counseling, Ethical Standards, and other specialized advanced training  relative to client care management.

Excellent Approach in Education (EAE) Standard

PCMS offers a structured education and specialized training program (to be available on-line soon) that equips student learners with the core competencies for competent practice as a General, Advanced and Specialist Pastoral Care Practitioner. At PCMS we approach our training as well as our programs with an Excellent Approach in Education [EAE] standard which sets a best standard for instituting excellence in education and training for the practice of certified Pastoral Care, as a standard approved by the Certification, Credentialing and Licensing Board to provide faith based and outcomes based wellness, healing and recovery interventions for those individuals that desire to use our services. 

Community and Residential Care Management

PCMS offers a broad range of community based services including a comprehensive person centered pastoral care Care Management model and other recovery, wellness and healing focused programs structured to meet the unique individual adult, child and family needs and performs services to service recipients through out the faith based and local wider community.

Trauma Informed Care in Service Delivery

At  Pastoral Care Management Services [PCMS] we endeavor to be well trained in up to date trauma informed care practice in service delivery as we partner with those in need;  

Personal Voice and Choice

PCMS offers individuals and clients that opportunity to exercise their voice and choice in collaboration for their pastoral care and other needs in a private and compassionate manner.

Individualized Service Plans or recommendations

While collaborating with individuals our certified practitioners develop a comprehensive individualized service plan or recommendations based on these collaborated choices that cares for the Physical, Emotional and Spiritual well being of those with identified needs.

Evidenced Based Practices in Pastoral Care 

PCMS uses several Evidence Based Practices in providing programs to service recipients including holistic approaches, and Motivational Interviewing.  

Best Standards in Pastoral Care Practice and Administration

PCMS uses the Best Standards in Pastoral Care Practice and Administration [BSPC-PA],   a Trauma Informed Care and uniformed approach in establishing pastoral care standards to ensure and enhance the quality and integrity of pastoral care practice, clergy credentialing and pastoral care practitioner ethics and guidelines. 

This best standards approach establishes specific, and concrete policy standards that impact practitioner performance and requires a standard to produce measurable outcomes that support trauma informed and Evidence Based Practices. PCMS requires the Excellent Approach in Education concept in all of our training standards, a concept that requires practitioners to raise the standard of the pastoral care education and practice, and offers specialized education and training that promotes a very dynamic, and empowering experience for student learners to produce competent Clergy and Pastoral Care Practitioners as well as instituting an empowering healing experience for individuals and families who choose to use our programs for their own wellness, healing and recovery care needs.

Mission Statement:

Our model of  'pastoral care'  takes a person-centered,  trauma informed, wellness, and healing focused  outcomes based approach.

(*Be sure to download a copy of the Best Standards in Pastoral Care Practice and Administration from the PCMS Publications section below.)

 Contact Us

Pastoral Care Management Services

MAILING ADDRESS:

ATTN: Rev. Ruben Brazzile, Executive Director

1626 Walnut St. # 1 

Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

 513-223-7267 Office

484-303-8894 Fax

Email: rubenbrazzile@pastoralcaremgmt.org 

NONPROFIT DONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

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Pastoral Care Management Services, EIN # 26-4505393 is a registered nonprofit and charitable ministry organization.  Donations and contributions made to this organization are tax deductible and should be addressed in the name of Pastoral Care Management Services and sent to the organization mailing address. 

Links to Organizations we support

The Military Missions Network

A network of evangelical Churches, Chaplains, and para church ministries fulfilling the Great Commission of Jesus Christ by reaching, and equipping and ministering to military members and families world wide 

www.militarymissionsnetwork.org 

United States Corps of Chaplains

a Christian uniformed volunteer service organization. Members are active in all areas of ministry, emphasizing service to military members and veterans while often working in cooperation with other agencies. Membership is open to all citizens of the United States, with or without any military or ministry background. The ministry mission of the United States Corps of Chaplains (USCOC) is to aid those in distress, honor those who serve, and comfort those in need.

www.theuscoc.com

Military Ministry

It is Military Ministry’s privilege to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with military men and women, veterans and military families. Our ministries, resources, and partnerships are all based on the belief that faith makes a difference in the lives of those in harm’s way — those who have answered the call toserve their nations and live with the special conditions and stresses of military life, whether on the front lines or on the home front, whether before, during, or after deployments into combat.