Chaplaincy - Pastoring Your CommunityChaplaincy is currently experiencing large growth in both the traditional roles and in new innovative spheres of influence. In a hi-tech, low-touch world it is welcoming to know that men and women from all walks of life are connecting the goodness, compassion and mercy of Christ within their communities in positive and constructive ways through Chaplaincy.
- Chaplaincy is unique. It holds no memory, no bias. It gets dirty, often facing the issues many cannot and do not wish to face. It has it's life in people. And connects in way that very few have experienced.
- And as a ministry, it's approachable. Not every Chaplain or Chaplaincy Team member is an ordained minister. Nor is it, in most cases a full time or paid vocation.
- Chaplaincy is invigorating. Allow your church to catch the potential of Chaplaincy and watch how it accelerates the heartbeat of mission throughout your fellowship. Ministers pastor their church, Chaplain's pastor their community. [More on Ministry Accountability]
- The journey to Chaplaincy is often unique. It attracts 'pioneer people'. Those willing to see opportunities open up in their community to function in the role of Chaplain. To assist you we have provided you with the Pathways to Chaplaincy section below to help you get started in Chaplaincy.
Pathways to ChaplaincyMany people often ask us, "How do you get into Chaplaincy?" The answer is not always easy to come by. So we've attempted to simplify the explanation over the following five steps: |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 22 September 2007 )
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Pathways to Chaplaincy 
