Community Care Chaplains

We are a Training and Mentoring Community dedicated to equipping professional chaplains, counselors, pastors, mentors, coaches, as well as youth leaders, and parents.

Our Mission

At Community Care Chaplains, we empower individuals and communities through compassionate pastoral care, innovative training programs, and resilience mentoring. Our mission is to cultivate a culture of healing, connection, and growth, equipping chaplains and leaders to support those in crisis with empathy and expertise.

Our Vision

We envision a world where every person experiences holistic support and spiritual healing, driven by trained and compassionate leaders. Through our commitment to excellence in pastoral care and community engagement, CCC aims to transform lives, inspire resilience, and foster authentic relationships across diverse settings.

Our Leadership Team

Community Care Chaplains (CCC) is guided by a collaborative leadership team committed to cultivating resilient communities through spiritual care, Kintsugi-informed healing, and faithful presence. Our leaders steward distinct areas of the ecosystem, working together to support formation, connection, and care.

Geof Tio, D.Min.

Founder & Executive Director

Dr. Geofrey Tio is a visionary leader and founding member of Community Care Chaplains (established in 2009). With two decades of experience in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), he excels in clinical supervision, training, and management of chaplains. Dr. Tio is certified as a Clinical Chaplain and recognized as a Diplomate in Clinical Pastoral Supervision by the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy.

He holds a D.Min. degree from New York Theological Seminary and training from the New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, where he refined his expertise. Dr. Tio’s commitment extends to healthcare institutions and community outreach, coaching a diverse range of individuals toward effective leadership.

As an ordained minister through the Seventh-day Adventist Church, he directs Mission and Spiritual Care at Adventist Health hospitals in Mendocino County, CA. His career includes roles as a CPE Program Director and Director of Pastoral Care at Peninsula Medical Center in Maryland, alongside his earlier ministry as a pastor and Bible teacher.

In addition to his contributions to pastoral care, Dr. Tio has recently published a book titled Unshakeable: Cultivating Resilience in Challenging Times, furthering his mission to enrich lives. Hailing from the Philippines, he holds a Master’s degree in Development Communication and Bachelor’s degrees in Theology and History and Philosophy of Religion.

Dr. Tio, alongside his supportive wife, is a proud parent of three children. His remarkable contributions and unwavering dedication make him an invaluable asset to CCC and the broader community.