School of Chaplaincy "SOC"

Join us with, TNMHPO for the Hospice Chaplain & Bereavement Coordinator Conference — a 1-day intensive designed specifically for hospice and palliative care existential care and bereavement professionals. Each session includes interactive components with space for dialogue about how chaplains and bereavement professionals can best serve patients and families while keeping compliant with state and federal rules.
(Target Audience: Hospice Spiritual Care Coordinators, Chaplains, Bereavement Coordinators, Bereavement Managers, Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Administrators).
“I’ll see you there”

Breakfast and lunch included $115.00
Hospice Chaplain & Bereavement Conference 2026, July 10, 2026 - July 10, 2026 San Antonio, Texas

Texas & New Mexico Hospice Organization
1108 Lavaca, Suite 727
Austin, TX 78701 ~ 512-454-1247

512-461-1769
For Education and Conferences

Shanna Howard, Membership Manager
737-224-0866

As a foundational expression of faith, love, and obedience to God. Scriptures consistently teach first, that serving is a way to honor God, demonstrate Christ's love, and put the needs of others before one's own. Secondly, the core principles of an internship: mentorship, servant leadership, and diligence in learning is a must. Diligence and Hard Work: calls interns to work with excellence and integrity. Colossians 3:23-24 encourages treating work as serving God rather than just a human boss.
Finally internships are real world applications. They are crucial because they provide hands-on experience, build professional networks, and significantly boost your chances of landing a full-time job in a competitive market.


The book of Proverbs strongly emphasizes learning, understanding, and seeking wisdom as lifelong pursuits, I wholeheartedly believe in graduations~ congratulations to all 2026 grants. Your journey of a new pathway just begun and what you do with it, matters. Stay humbled, focused, never lose sight of God and his promise and purpose in your life. If you let him lead the way, you will not, cannot fail.

The School of Chaplaincy (SOC) is pleased to highlight the remarkable achievements of Chaplain Luke Mutsigwa, a devoted man of God driven by his faith and Gods amazing grace.
SOC first encountered Pastor Luka through an online inquiry from Portland, Oregon, where he expressed interest in pursuing a career in chaplaincy. As a national and international institution, SOC frequently interacts with students residing outside of Texas. However, what sets Chaplain Luka apart is after 2 months of study he promptly relocation to Texas with his wife, coupled with his unwavering commitment to his studies. Then God blessed him with an automobile. He diligently completed his coursework, assignments, and internship requirements without any delays. We take pride in announcing that Chaplain Luka successfully obtained his chaplaincy license with distinction. Shortly thereafter, he secured employment in corporate America. Chaplain Luka's academic pursuits continued, as he earned a master's degree and was accepted into a PhD program commencing August 2026. Congratulations, Chaplain Luka ThM, on your remarkable achievements; we look forward to seeing your thesis published (SOC wants the first copy) and eagerly anticipate your transition to Dr. Mutsigwa.

We are SOC proud of you and the 1st Lady.

Congratulations to Valedictorian 2024, Chaplain Donna Rodriguez (BTh) from Philadelphia PA , for being accepted into the fall semester, Master’s Degree (ThM) Program here at SOC.
We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all God has in stored for you next.
Gaining admission to these rigorous programs is a crucial milestone in life. It’s highly valued in corporate America because, it provides the advanced academic and research training required for ordination, specialized pastoral leadership etc.

Theological studies emphasize ethics, human identity, and community dynamics. These are highly transferable skills valued by humanitarian organizations, international aid groups, and community outreach nonprofits. No doubt, God is setting you up to be blessed and all connected.

Spring class of 2026 outside assignment today was, IHOP breakfast.

"All work and no play”, spiritually~ consistently warns us against workaholism. Scripture teaches a balanced lifestyle, commanding hard work to provide for yourself and others, while simultaneously demanding regular rest, recreation, and time with family to protect your physical and spiritual health.