The Heart of a Chaplain: Exploring Essentials for Ministry - Paperback

by Jim Browning (Author), Jim Spivey (Author)

Chaplains go where others will not or cannot go. As culture changes and becomes more secular, chaplains have become society's new "pastors." Chaplains fulfill a sacred calling to accompany and provide professional support and spiritual nurture for everyone in their distinctive secular communities, which authorize and hold them accountable. A chaplain's ministry requires specialized knowledge, competencies, and an understanding of its unique opportunities and challenges. With forty-four contributors, The Heart of a Chaplain thoroughly examines what a chaplain is along with the foundations, uniqueness, and professional qualifications of chaplaincy. This book surveys six major chaplain categories, revealing the rich diversity of ministry. In addition to a mentoring tool and an extensive resource section, this second edition adds reflection questions, case studies, and several additional chapters, including a brief survey on the global nature of chaplaincy. The "memorable moments" of chaplains will leave you laughing or crying with joy.

The Heart of a Chaplain is a masterful, comprehensive work that is long overdue. The chaplaincy in all its applications owes a debt of gratitude to the creators and collaborators who made this dream come true.

--Dondi E. Costin, PhD, president of Liberty University Major General, US Air Force; 18th Air Force Chief of Chaplains (Ret.)