Hendrick Mission and Ministry
Hendrick Health began with the vision of a minister and his church in Abilene. Commitment to express the kind of care that Jesus showed during his earthly ministry has been a part of our identity from the very beginning. The Hendrick mission says that we will “deliver high quality healthcare emphasizing excellence and compassion consistent with the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.” Pastoral care addresses the spirit, faith, hope, despair, meaning, purpose, life, death, guilt, forgiveness, fear and doubt. Chaplains offer help for people trying to connect meaning with life circumstances that don’t often make sense or seem fair.
The Mission and Ministry Department serves the spiritual needs of patients and their families as a complement to the efforts of Hendrick Health and ministers to persons of all faiths and those of none.
Chaplains are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To speak with a chaplain, please call:
Hendrick Medical Center
325-670-2256 (8 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
325-670-2000 (10 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.)
Hendrick Medical Center South
325-386-5863 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
325-428-1000 (5 p.m. - 8 a.m.)
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood
If a patient identifies a church affiliation at the time of admission, we will attempt to notify the church. We also assist patients in contacting their own minister or faith group representative.
As a partner in the family of Texas Baptist institutions, Hendrick is affiliated with other Baptist hospitals in Texas that share our vision of Christian healthcare.
To submit a prayer request online, click here.
Daily Meditations
Daily devotional thoughts are offered over Hendrick Medical Centers’ public address systems. In addition, a scripture card is placed on each patient's breakfast tray.
Contact Us
Hendrick Medical Center
Wesley Charles Erickson, MDiv
Director of Mission and Ministry
werickson@hendrickhealth.org
Lindsey Guerrero, MDiv/MA, BCC
Chaplain Coordinator
liguerrero@hendrickhealth.org
Hendrick Medical Center South
Kevin W. Bridge, MDiv
Chaplain Coordinator
kwbridges@ehendrick.org
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood
J.D. Newman, MDiv
Lead Chaplain
jdnewman@hendrickhealth.org