"Well done, good and faithful servant!"
Matthew 25:21
Our beloved Executive Director of Chaplain Services Jim Kok retired in May 2024. We benefited from Jim’s talent and grace for nearly 38 years.
Join us as we reminisce, celebrate, and honor Jim whose fingerprints are so evident all over our organization.
A Brief Look at Jim through the Years
Faithfulness Through the Years
August 1984 – Jim first joined the CLC family as an Activities Associate at the then University Hills Christian Nursing Home, now known as Clermont Park. Jim’s caring was evident from the beginning and his infectious smile and energy enlivened each day. Jim leveraged his musical gifts often to not only to entertain but to lift residents' and team members' spirits.
April 1992 – Jim left CLC for a short time, he took a moment to specialize as an entertainer for many communities and organizations in the Denver metro area, including the CLC communities. So, in some respects, he never really left!
November 8, 1993 – Jim returned home as a full-time Chaplain at CLC replacing the previous Chaplain Wayne Van Kampen. At that time, Jim did not have formal Chaplain training, but somehow, those around him just knew he was the right person for the job! Jim completed formal training and sought out continuous learning and growth.
Fall 1999 – Jim became the Director of Chaplain Services continually advocating for the role of Chaplain Services at CLC, and the organizational commitment to always have a Chaplain program. Jim eventually became the Executive Director leading a growing program with full and part-time paid staff Chaplains and a robust group of volunteers from various ministries to support the spiritual well-being of residents, team members and families.
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