First Page
19
Last Page
46
Abstract
The term chaplaincy does not directly appear in the Bible. However, the principles of chaplaincy are very much present in the Scriptures. Jesus, the greatest chaplain, was present in the Garden of Eden. Later, he incarnated as a human to this fallen world to be with humanity, to go through what human beings go through. A chaplain primarily is present with the people; therefore, a ministry of presence, empathy, giving wise counsel, and many other qualities describe what a chaplain is. This article looks at biblical and theological principles to guide a chaplaincy ministry from Scripture as well as from other Christian literature. Robert Crick outlines a few core theological principles of chaplaincy. Chaplains “are motivated by the core belief that God is the creator of all things; therefore, all things belong to Him, even the secular” (2012:23).
Recommended Citation
Davidson, Shelby
(2024)
"Biblical and Theological Principles for a Chaplaincy Ministry,"
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies:
Vol. 20:
No.
2, 19-46.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32597/1553-9881.1570
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/jams/vol20/iss2/4
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.32597/1553-9881.1570