frequently asked questions
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Who is a Chaplain?
✓ Sees a need and meets that need.
✓ Provides the ministry of presence.
✓ Leads with compassion in times of crisis. trauma and risk.
✓ Provides spiritual care and religious support without proselytizing.
✓Provides care and acceptance to all regardless of race.
✓ Listens and helps people work through life challenges.
Where do Chaplains Work?
Most Chaplains work in their community and abroad in hospitals, prisons, or universities, or serve as part of the military. However, Chaplains can be found in a multitude of careers and diverse communities.
Do I have to be an Ordained Minister to become a Chaplain?
No. You do not have to be an Ordained Minister to work as a Chaplain. However, many Pastors/Ministers train to also become Chaplains.
What life challenges do Chaplains assist with?
Chaplains help people with family issues like combatting stress and grief; prison and hospital visitation. Additionally some Chaplains may perform funeral services, deliver prayers and spiritual messages at private functions or public meetings.
What are the needed traits & skills of Chaplains?
An effective chaplain must be, compassionate, professional in demeanor, caring and a good listener. The essential skills and competencies required of a chaplain are analytical abilities, excellent interpersonal skills, strong listening skills, empathy, community mindedness and spiritual sensitivity, open-mindedness, flexibility, confidence and a motivation to learn.
Do Chaplains get paid?
Chaplains can work as volunteers or in paid positions depending on the opportunities in the community.