
Denice S. Foose, BCC, MBA
Visionary leader and emotionally intelligent Certified Chaplain with extensive experience in faith-based hospitals and for-profit business enterprises. Integrates unique blend of deep spirituality, entrepreneurial outlook, and business acumen. Currently directs a large diocesan-wide pastoral care program for multiple healthcare settings, involving numerous Catholic Priests, scores of trained caregiving laity, and several administrative personnel. In addition, gives leadership to in-depth educational programs to equip laity for caring ministry. These innovative ministry and educational initiatives have gained regional and national recognition from several Catholic Bishops and the National Association of Catholic Chaplains.
Credentials:
Denice is the Owner and Chief Content Developer at Empathic Pastoral Care Solutions. She is a Board Certified Chaplain and serves as the Director of the Catholic Chaplain Corps for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. She is the recipient of the National Association of Catholic Chaplains 2020 Distinguished Service Award.

Rev. Theodore M. Smith, D.Min.
Recently retired United Methodist minister with almost 40 years in professional hospital ministry as a chaplain and pastoral educator in four faith-based hospitals. In addition, many years were devoted to providing administrative and strategic leadership for two large chaplaincy departments. Now giving focused attention to a long-standing passion, currently serves as primary faculty person for the Pastoral Care Institute, a major educational program in pastoral care ministry for laity in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. A published author of several articles in professional journals and speaker at regional and national conferences, continued writing and teaching in lay training remains a professional commitment.
Credentials:
Ted is the Chief Training Instructor and Assistant Content Developer at Empathic Pastoral Care Solutions, and he is an ordained United Methodist Minister. Ted is both a retired ACPE Certified Educator and Board Certified Chaplain.