In the Gospel of Luke Chapter 10 verses 25-37, we read the narrative of The Good Samaritan. Jesus tells the story of a man who was traveling on a busy road from Jerusalem down to Jericho and was attacked by robbers.  They beat him, stripped him, robbed him and left him for dead. To the bandits, the man was someone to exploit.  

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 A priest who was traveling on the same road saw the victim and crossed over on the other side; To him the victim was a problem to be avoided. The Parable goes on to tell of a Levite traveling along the same road, who went over and observed the condition the man was but continued on his journey. To the Levite, this man was only an object of his curiosity.

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But then a Samaritan, who did not have the same social or religious status as the other travelers had compassion for him.  He went over to him, soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them.  He put the man on his donkey and took him to an inn where he took care of him. The next day, he handed the inn-keeper two coins of silver (two days’ pay) and told him to take care of the patient and that if it cost more, I that he would pay him when he passed though again. To the Good Samaritan, the man was an opportunity to show love. 

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​Whatever Ecclesiastical office you may hold or if you are simply a lay member, the utmost requirement to be an effective Chaplain is that you love people. The ministry of a Chaplain begins with love and compassion.  It is with love and compassion, that you can give a person a hope that is greater than what they are experiencing. Whether it be sickness, incarceration, grief or any of the challenges that life can bring, a Chaplain is there to give hope and stimulate faith. Chaplaincy offers spiritual care to people outside of an organized worship environment. Our Chaplaincy training program, which is accredited by an affiliate organization (Anointed By God Ministries) can be your start to a wonderful lifelong career as a Chaplain.

 

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