Workplace Chaplaincy: People · Pressure · Presence.

Before the Breaking Point: The Case for a Trusted Presence at Work

Before the Breaking Point: The Case for a Trusted Presence at Workby: Garth Epp | Workplace ChaplainPublished on: 28/10/2026

Nearly 60% of Canadian employees with EAP access never use it. This piece explores why traditional support models fall short, what the research says about employee stress, and how workplace chaplaincy fills a gap no benefits package can.

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Before the Breaking Point: The Case for a Trusted Presence at Work

The Person Nobody Knew They Needed: Defining the Role of a Workplace Chaplain

The Person Nobody Knew They Needed: Defining the Role of a Workplace Chaplainby: Garth Epp | Workplace ChaplainPublished on: 26/10/2026

Employees are carrying more than their job descriptions, and the costs are showing up everywhere. This piece defines the chaplaincy model, explores why it works, and what it addresses that traditional programs were never designed to handle.

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The Person Nobody Knew They Needed: Defining the Role of a Workplace Chaplain