The Heart of a Chaplain
Exploring Essentials for Ministry
What's Inside the Second Edition
Every section is designed to equip chaplains at every stage — from formation to field deployment.
132 Reflection Questions
Personal and group-study questions woven throughout, ideal for seminaries, ministry programs, and cohort mentoring.
34 Case Studies
Real-world scenarios drawn from military, hospital, corrections, workplace, first-responder, and community chaplaincy.
9 New Chapters & Sections
Expanded content including a comprehensive survey of global chaplaincy and updated professional standards.
44 Expert Contributors
Practitioners and scholars from every major chaplain category provide authoritative, field-tested insight.
Mentoring Resource Section
An extensive appendix built for use in formal mentoring relationships and chaplain credentialing programs.
Memorable Moments
Personal stories from chaplains in the field—honest, human, and unforgettable accounts of ministry at the margins.
"The Heart of a Chaplain is a masterful, comprehensive work that is long overdue. The chaplaincy in all its applications owes a debt of gratitude to the creators and collaborators who made this dream come true."
— Dondi E. Costin, PhD · Liberty University · Major General, US Air Force · 18th Air Force Chief of Chaplains (Ret.)
About the Book
A comprehensive guide to the calling of chaplaincy
Chaplains go where others will not or cannot go. As culture changes and becomes more secular, chaplains have become society's new "pastors." With forty-four contributors, The Heart of a Chaplain thoroughly examines what a chaplain is—its foundations, uniqueness, and professional qualifications. This second edition adds reflection questions, case studies, and additional chapters including a global survey of chaplaincy. The "memorable moments" of chaplains will leave you laughing or crying with joy.
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