Trish Bear, WM Chaplain
Trish Bear, WM Chaplain
Married to the most wonderful man on the planet, Michael Bear, since 1991
Bachelor of Science Degree in Bible 1991 from Valley Forge Christian College with Pastoral Ministry Major and Urban Missions Minor – Cum Laude, with honors
Licensed Assembly of God Minister…Specializing in Women’s Ministry 2001
Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland/Perry Counties - since 2000
-Hotline Counselor
-Classroom discussion leader for “Yellow Dress” production in area high schools (against relationship violence)
-Misc. other voluntary needs; fund raisers (wrapping presents, selling reindeer food, etc), manned educational tables, accompaniment/transportation of residents to meetings, relief at shelter, office work, etc.
Only female Chaplain for DVS
Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties – since 2000
-Hotline Counselor
-Hospital accompaniment
Nominated for United Way Volunteer of the Year Award 2007 by Domestic Violence Shelter
Also part of the Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Services Hotline Volunteer group nomination for the Volunteer of the Year Award 2007
Have preached at the Sarah Todd Home 1st Sunday of every month since 2001
Lead Healed and Set Free, confidential Bible Studies for women with traumatic pasts
Bethel Card Ministry
Chaplaincy Crisis Intervention training with 9/11 Chaplains
Past volunteer work:
Bethel Missions Committee (and secretary), Funeral Reception Coordinator, Bethel Volunteer Receptionist, Rape Crisis Services (receptionist and office work), Children’s Church/Nursery, Sunday School Teacher, Intercessory Prayer Team, Alter Prayer Team, Mentor Program, Missions Trips (Mexico 1999, El Salvador 2001), Meal Ministry
Bachelor of Science Degree in Bible 1991 from Valley Forge Christian College with Pastoral Ministry Major and Urban Missions Minor – Cum Laude, with honors
Licensed Assembly of God Minister…Specializing in Women’s Ministry 2001
Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland/Perry Counties - since 2000
-Hotline Counselor
-Classroom discussion leader for “Yellow Dress” production in area high schools (against relationship violence)
-Misc. other voluntary needs; fund raisers (wrapping presents, selling reindeer food, etc), manned educational tables, accompaniment/transportation of residents to meetings, relief at shelter, office work, etc.
Only female Chaplain for DVS
Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties – since 2000
-Hotline Counselor
-Hospital accompaniment
Nominated for United Way Volunteer of the Year Award 2007 by Domestic Violence Shelter
Also part of the Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Services Hotline Volunteer group nomination for the Volunteer of the Year Award 2007
Have preached at the Sarah Todd Home 1st Sunday of every month since 2001
Lead Healed and Set Free, confidential Bible Studies for women with traumatic pasts
Bethel Card Ministry
Chaplaincy Crisis Intervention training with 9/11 Chaplains
Past volunteer work:
Bethel Missions Committee (and secretary), Funeral Reception Coordinator, Bethel Volunteer Receptionist, Rape Crisis Services (receptionist and office work), Children’s Church/Nursery, Sunday School Teacher, Intercessory Prayer Team, Alter Prayer Team, Mentor Program, Missions Trips (Mexico 1999, El Salvador 2001), Meal Ministry