Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

What is chaplain ministry

Who are chaplains: what do chaplains do

How is chaplain ministry unique

Qualifications and development of chaplains

Chaplaincy types

Chaplains today are on the cutting-edge of delivering effective ministry with rapidly expanding opportunities. 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. This ministry requires specialized knowledge, competencies and initiative to meet a broad range of human needs. With 37 contributors representing 914 years of chaplaincy experience, The Heart of a Chaplain examines several essential questions; highlights the need for competency, endorsement, and continual training; explores six major types of chaplaincy; offers a mentoring tool in the appendix; and provides an extensive resource section. The memorable moments will leave you laughing or crying with joy.