Sacred Places – musings of a chaplain

Meet Charleen

Hi, I am Charleen.

Charleen Burghardt

Meet Charleen

Do you ever question where God is in all the messiness of life?

Do you feel alone?  I’ve been where you are?

Does grief seem overwhelming? You are not alone.

I survived dyslexia, anxiety, multiple losses, a divorce and being a single mother of 2 children with special needs. I faced chronic illness with my sons and mental illness in my family.

I have a passion to help others connect with God in the perplexity of everyday happenings and to bring hope to those who grieve. My experience includes teaching children with special needs, teaching Bible Studies and leading support groups. I have been a chaplain for the past twelve years comforting people in crisis, grief and death. I hold a Masters in Christian Education and completed a residence in Clinical Pastoral Education.

I am a writer, chaplain, advocate for people with disabilities and mental illness, and teacher. I live with my husband in San Antonio, Texas and have three adult sons. I love hiking, exploring nature, reading, learning new things, coffee and all things chocolate.