Chaplaincy: A Comprehensive Introduction - Softcover

Jumper, Mark A.; Keith, Steven E.; Langston, Michael W.

 
9781540964045: Chaplaincy: A Comprehensive Introduction

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This comprehensive introduction covers the foundations of chaplaincy and surveys ten specific types of chaplaincy work, such as education, healthcare, military, corporations, prisons, public safety, and sports.

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Mark A. Jumper (PhD, Salve Regina University) is associate professor and director of chaplaincy and military affairs at the Regent University School of Divinity, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Steven E. Keith (DMin, Denver Seminary) is professor of chaplaincy at the Liberty University School of Divinity, Lynchburg, Virginia. He directs the Liberty University Center for Chaplaincy. Michael W. Langston (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of chaplaincy at Columbia International University, Columbia, South Carolina.

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"Empowers chaplains to serve with excellence and compassion"

This introduction covers the foundations of chaplaincy and surveys ten specific types of chaplaincy work, such as healthcare, military, first responder, and more.

"Arguably the premier book on chaplaincy ministry. This book should be on every pastor and religious leader's bookshelf, be required reading for those pursuing the chaplaincy ministry, and be used as a reference manual by even the most experienced chaplains."
--Chaplain (Major General) Doug Carver, US Army Retired, 22nd Army Chief of Chaplains

"I highly recommend this book by three powerhouse authors with close to a century of chaplaincy experience in the trenches."
--Chaplain Major General Dondi E. Costin, US Air Force Retired, 18th Air Force Chief of Chaplains; president, Liberty University

"An invaluable resource for theological educators, working chaplains, and anyone interested in ministry in a broken world."
--John Swinton, professor in practical theology and pastoral care, University of Aberdeen

"I am confident this work will become the standard introductory textbook for chaplaincy classes at evangelical seminaries and divinity schools."
--Chaplain (Colonel) John D. Laing, Army National Guard and senior chaplain, Texas Military Department; adjunct professor, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University

"With its wealth of knowledge and inspiration, this invaluable resource empowers chaplains to serve with excellence and compassion."
--Chaplain Colonel Steve West, US Air Force Retired; director of chaplaincy, National Association of Evangelicals

"This book, written by three superb, battle-tested chaplains, is an essential tool for those aspiring to excellence as a chaplain."
--Major General Bob Dees, US Army Retired; president, National Center for Healthy Veterans

"This textbook emphasizes the important role of chaplains in a crisis--standing for God's truth and being a witness and a light in times of need."
--Franklin Graham, president and CEO, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Samaritan's Purse

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