The Heart of a Chaplain

<p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>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 </span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>sacred calling</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> 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</span><strong style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> the second edition</strong><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> of </span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>The Heart of a Chaplain</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> 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.</span></p>