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'An excellent and intelligent overview of chaplaincy today and tomorrow. There is a huge amount here for established chaplains, for those new to this ministry and for the whole Church. --The Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, Bishop of Sheffield
'Such a collection of stories as is found here, together with the careful reflection on the demands and needs of such a ministry, is to be entirely welcomed. It will provide an invaluable resource not only for those engaged in chaplaincy work, in their training and ongoing development, but also for the wider Church.' --Paul Ballard, Emeritus Professor, Cardiff University
'Such a collection of stories as is found here, together with the careful reflection on the demands and needs of such a ministry, is to be entirely welcomed. It will provide an invaluable resource not only for those engaged in chaplaincy work, in their training and ongoing development, but also for the wider Church.' --Paul Ballard, Emeritus Professor, Cardiff University
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This book combines theological reflection on key issues in chaplaincy with a collection of stories from those engaged in chaplaincy in a wide variety of contexts. The essays cover issues, skills and tensions - discussing what chaplaincy is and how to do it.
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Format:Paperback
This is a wonderfully informative book which collects together reflections on a wide variety of chaplaincy roles by the those currently or recently working in chaplaincy posts. There are major chapters on the Armed Forces, education, hospital chaplaincy, the prison service and 'other sectors', which includes experiences of Community Arts and Football Chaplaincy. As a chaplain myself I find this book an invaluable reference guide which illuminates some of the many 'grey areas' I experience in my work. Many of the contributors highlight the occasional tensions between parochial ministry and chaplaincy, as well as indicating many opportunities for theological synthesis between these two models of ministry.
In the chapter describing her work as Chaplain for the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Revd Joan Ashton sums up the privilege of chaplaincy as being a role which gives you permission to 'be with' rather than 'do to' the patient, the staff member, the student etc. This has certainly been my experience of working as an Honorary Chaplain with Northumbrian Industrial Mission in the North East of England, where each chaplain becomes a kind of `minister without portfolio' in order to serve both the management and the people on the shop floor. Perhaps this is what one translator of John's Gospel meant when he wrote `And the Word was made flesh and came down to street level.'
Where the book really comes into its own is with the final chapters which consider a the theological implications of chaplaincy. The editors both contribute useful articles here, making this a gem of a book which will help chaplains everywhere to reflect upon and discuss the unique aspects of their work. This book is a also a must for those considering chaplaincy, and those training for ordained ministry who are looking for a comprehensive study of the subject. Who knows, perhaps like me you'll find yourselves being strangely drawn towards a vocation in chaplaincy.
Every ordinand should have this on their reading list!
In the chapter describing her work as Chaplain for the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Revd Joan Ashton sums up the privilege of chaplaincy as being a role which gives you permission to 'be with' rather than 'do to' the patient, the staff member, the student etc. This has certainly been my experience of working as an Honorary Chaplain with Northumbrian Industrial Mission in the North East of England, where each chaplain becomes a kind of `minister without portfolio' in order to serve both the management and the people on the shop floor. Perhaps this is what one translator of John's Gospel meant when he wrote `And the Word was made flesh and came down to street level.'
Where the book really comes into its own is with the final chapters which consider a the theological implications of chaplaincy. The editors both contribute useful articles here, making this a gem of a book which will help chaplains everywhere to reflect upon and discuss the unique aspects of their work. This book is a also a must for those considering chaplaincy, and those training for ordained ministry who are looking for a comprehensive study of the subject. Who knows, perhaps like me you'll find yourselves being strangely drawn towards a vocation in chaplaincy.
Every ordinand should have this on their reading list!
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Inspiring little book...
6 Oct 2011
Format:Paperback
This is my kind of ministry book: all about real people who are actually doing the job, told in their own words. The theory and the theology is there, but both are woven through the stories of various chaplains, all very practical and interesting. The book is arranged logically, with a sequence of chapters profiling chaplains in the armed forces, in education, in healthcare, in the prison service, and then three more "novelty" roles: an airport chaplain, a chaplain to a high-profile football team, and my favourite: an arts chaplain. I was initially dubious about that one (it sounds self-indulgent and removed from real need), but Jim Craig's account of drawing the most unlikely people into more abundant life through artistic self-expression was gentle and nuanced; it would be a "dream job" for me.
The closing chapters examine some of the prominent themes and concerns that run through all the stories, and provide the "text book" content. These are the chapters of solid information and guidance, the material you'd cite in an essay if you were a theology student (as I am).
There is a lack of current, high quality, reflexive material on chaplaincy available so this book is a valuable contribution to this field of ministry. I recommend it!
The closing chapters examine some of the prominent themes and concerns that run through all the stories, and provide the "text book" content. These are the chapters of solid information and guidance, the material you'd cite in an essay if you were a theology student (as I am).
There is a lack of current, high quality, reflexive material on chaplaincy available so this book is a valuable contribution to this field of ministry. I recommend it!
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