Quoted from a recent conversation with a fellow chaplain, they said:
When I tell people I am a minister of a church it often closes a conversation; when I tell people that I am a chaplain, they lean in
There are many descriptions, thoughts and ideas that people associate with being a chaplain and the service that they provide. People know of chaplains in a hospital setting or maybe in the prison service, but you can find them in the army, in the workplace and within sport. Our schools have people working as chaplains, communities have chaplains to help combat loneliness. Chaplains are everywhere.
For me, I always want to find ways of sharing God’s story with people. If you don’t know God’s story, get in touch as I am always happy to share.
Anyone can be a chaplain, in any place, at any time. If you can provide a listening ear, a cup of tea or coffee and tell God’s story, you have everything required to be a chaplain.
God has a story for every business and organisation; for every person living in or visiting Bristol. His story of transformation, grace, hope and love means that you can belong.