The Fundamentals: The Why, What, Who, and How of Chaplaincy
About this ebook
The Fundamentals: The Why, What, Who, and How of Chaplaincy
This primer will succinctly answer four basic questions, "Why the need for chaplains?", "What is chaplaincy?", "Who can be a chaplain?", and the most practical question, "How is chaplaincy effectively administered?" The last section of this book brings all the concepts together with analysis and reflection of seven, real-life chaplain visits. These exercises will sharpen the skill sets of the new and seasoned chaplain, as you continue to sharpen and improve your effectiveness in providing excellent spiritual soul care to those in need
About the author
Chaplain Keith Evans is an ordained Christian minister and a board certified professional chaplain. Evans has served as a hospital and law enforcement chaplain. Prior to his “calling” into ministry, Evans worked for two decades in the chiropractic healthcare field. He developed many of his learned skill sets through working with patients in acute and chronic pain, and in counseling individuals dealing with disabling life situations.
Evans holds graduate degrees in divinity and biblical counseling, as well as a professional doctoral degree in chiropractic. Evans currently serves as a full-time staff chaplain and has helped lead organizational teams on organ tissue donation, critical incident stress debriefings and bioethics.
Evans is a Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) with the Association of Professional Chaplains. He is also an adjunct faculty member for Grand Canyon University College of Theology.
