Who can be a chaplain?
All sorts of people from all backgrounds and walks of life are called by God to be chaplains. Chaplaincy can be a full time or a part-time role. It can be paid or voluntary and can be fulfilled by lay and ordained alike. There is no blueprint for what makes a good chaplain, but all of our chaplains share some of the following criteria and characteristics:
Who can be a Chaplain?All sorts of people from all backgrounds and walks of life are called by God to be chaplains. Chaplaincy can be a full time or a part-time role. It can be paid or voluntary and can be fulfilled by lay and ordained alike. There is no blueprint for what makes a good chaplain, but all of our chaplains share some of the following criteria and characteristics:
Elizabeth Alden, Chaplain at Kings of Wessex Academy, CheddarHow do I become a Chaplain?First take time to pray and talk with people you know and trust in your local faith community. If you believe God is calling you to a chaplaincy role, or if you are considering setting up a chaplaincy in your school, workplace, organisation or community contact Mike Haslam, our Chaplaincy Development Adviser. Who to contactMike Haslam, Chaplaincy Development Adviser
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