The Heart of a Chaplain: Exploring Essentials for Ministry

by Jim Browning, Jim Spivey

Chaplains today are on the cutting-edge of delivering effective ministry with expanding opportunities in both the secular and religious worlds. Chaplains fulfill a sacred calling to accompany and provide professional support and spiritual nurture for everyone no matter their background. This ministry requires specialized knowledge, competencies, and initiative to meet a broad range of human needs. With 37 contributors with 914 years of chaplaincy experience, The Heart of a Chaplain examines several essential questions, explores six major types of chaplaincy, highlights the need for competency, endorsement, continual training, and provides an extensive resource section. The "memorable moments" will leave you laughing or crying with joy.

451 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 7, 2022

Reviews

[Jim Browning]

I have read this book numerous times being the general editor of the forty-four contributors. Note this is a SECOND EDITION` of The Heart of a Chaplain. With the second edition, we fine-tuned or changed several existing chapters, and added twenty-five percent new information consisting of 132 reflection questions, 34 case studies, and nine new chapters or sections. These new sections cover The Global Nature of Chaplaincy, The Marginal and Liminal Nature of Chaplaincy, Stamina for the Long Haul, The Chaplain as a Moral Guide, The Role of Religion in the United States Armed Forces, Dementia Chaplaincy, Juvenile Chaplaincy, Independent School Education Chaplaincy, and Neighborhood Chaplaincy. While the first edition was well received, we believe this second edition will be an even better resource for those who are deepening their understanding of the diversity of chaplaincy. Dr Spivey and I are excited to offer this second edition to you and we are grateful for the seasoned chaplains who contributed to this incredible volume.

[Tiffanie Z.]

Great overview of the many roles chaplains play in society. I’m proud to be a Board Certified Palliative Care Hospital Chaplain but also intrigued by other ways I could apply my passion, my calling and my skills.

[stacimaga0628]

One of the things I don't like is the DEIs concept in this book. I don't want to make a compromise with my faith and practices, which is to claim the gender identity like most Christians and non-Christians do.

[Chukwuemeka Abaribe]

Quite a good, educative and hands-on tool for Chaplaincy ministry

[Peter Kiss]

Lots of great info, quality of parts will vary. Very very useful.