Dr. Isaac J. Schaeffer, Ed.D., PCC, CPE.
​​Isaac shares his inspiring journey of transformation amidst the stunning backdrop of the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda. His story unfolds from the depths of darkness to the brilliant light of Jesus Christ, illustrating a powerful transition from poverty to prosperity, and from lust to love. Join as he reveals the lessons learned from the hand of Jesus and the resilience gained along the way, proving that change is possible for anyone willing to embrace it.Â
Dr. Isaac James Schaeffer, Ed.D., PCC, CPE
Biograpy
Dr. Isaac James Schaeffer is a minister, pastoral counselor, clinical chaplain, educator, and author with more than 35 years of experience serving individuals, families, groups, and communities.
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His experience spans healthcare, law enforcement, congregational ministry, education, and community-based organizations. He provides whole-person spiritual and emotional care, with specialized experience in Trauma ICU chaplaincy, grief and bereavement counseling, crisis intervention, spiritual assessment, end-of-life care, resiliency coaching, and supporting patients and families through complex medical and ethical decisions.
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Specializing in whole-person spiritual and emotional care, Dr. Schaeffer brings clinical expertise to high-stakes environments. His background includes specialized experience in Trauma ICU chaplaincy, grief and bereavement counseling, crisis intervention, and spiritual assessment.
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Furthermore, he is highly skilled in providing end-of-life support, resiliency coaching, and guiding families through complex healthcare decision-making.
Driven by a passion to support fellow caregivers, Dr. Schaeffer is the founder of Jahshua Global, an educational outreach ministry designed to equip and strengthen those who care for others. He holds a doctorate in practical ministry and theology and is also the author of three published books exploring intimacy, love, and forgiveness.
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At the core of his practice is a holistic methodology that promotes healing, resilience, personal growth, and hope. His approach seamlessly integrates a compassionate presence and empathic listening with theological reflection, attachment-informed care, and family systems principles.
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Above all, his ministry and clinical practice reflect an unwavering commitment to ethical care, professional boundaries, cultural responsiveness, and deep respect for people from all diverse faith traditions and backgrounds.
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Certifications
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
Pastoral Counseling
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE): Completed four units of Clinical Pastoral Education with a specialization in Trauma ICU chaplaincy and advanced grief and bereavement care. Clinical responsibilities include conducting spiritual assessments and providing crisis intervention, grief counseling, end-of-life support, and culturally responsive spiritual care to patients and families.Â
Pastoral Counseling: Completed advanced education and professional formation in community pastoral counseling, practical ministry, and theology, developing competencies in whole-person pastoral counseling. This educational framework integrates compassionate presence, empathic listening, theological reflection, attachment-informed care, family systems principles, ethical boundaries, and culturally responsive practices to promote healing, resilience, personal growth, spiritual well-being, and hope.
