The Ministry of Chaplains | An Interview with Tami Harris

Tami Harris is Chaplain Services Manager for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, part of Military Relations in the Church's Priesthood and Family Department. Tami was the first female chaplain in the modern era of the Church. She is a licensed board certified clinical chaplain and studied at the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy and The Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training. She also earned a masters in Human Services Counseling Crisis Response and Trauma from Liberty University. Tami has served as a clinical pastoral education supervisor at ICPT and previously as director of spiritual health and wellness at The Heritage Community in Provo, Utah, and as a chaplain at Provo Canyon School.
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Tami shares insights into the role of chaplains, emphasizing the importance of listening and empathy in providing pastoral care. She highlights the unique training and experiences chaplains bring to their work, including facilitating various religious services and supporting individuals in times of crisis. Tammy also discusses the recent approval of female chaplains in the military and the historical context of chaplaincy within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She emphasizes the value of chaplains as assets to local leaders and provides a deeper understanding of the role of chaplains and their impact on individuals in need of spiritual support.