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Chaplaincy: The Missional Frontier (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798385258239)
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Ian S. Markham
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xThis book shines a light on chaplaincy as one of the most dynamic frontiers in modern spiritual care, even as religious affiliation declines and traditional ministry spaces contract. Through first-person accounts from chaplains working in corrections, healthcare, education, the military, and more, readers encounter authentic stories of presence, compassion, and resilience. Representing a rich diversity of faiths, backgrounds, and institutional settings, these chaplains serve in moments and places often overlooked by organized religion--where the need for hope, dignity, and justice-minded care is both profound and urgent. Each essay, born out of personal vocation and missional commitment, explores how spiritual leaders forge new paths in the public square and faithfully respond to society's deepest challenges.
Perfect for ministry leaders, students, and anyone curious about the evolving face of spiritual care, this collection invites reflection on faith, courage, and the enduring value of presence--wherever it is most needed. Discover the stories and voices shaping the future of chaplaincy, and why their vital work matters more than ever.
Author: Ian S. Markham
ISBN-13: 9798385258239
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Language: English
Published: 03/02/2026
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d
Perfect for ministry leaders, students, and anyone curious about the evolving face of spiritual care, this collection invites reflection on faith, courage, and the enduring value of presence--wherever it is most needed. Discover the stories and voices shaping the future of chaplaincy, and why their vital work matters more than ever.
Author: Ian S. Markham
ISBN-13: 9798385258239
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Language: English
Published: 03/02/2026
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d
By Ian S. Markham
xIan S. Markham is Dean and President of Virginia Theological Seminary, President of The General Theological Seminary, and Professor of Theology and Ethics. He is Priest Associate at St. Paul's Old Town Alexandria.
Elizabeth H. Clarke has taught public speaking, debate, and religion for over twenty years in the United States and abroad. She holds master's degrees in English and pastoral studies, is currently pursuing graduate work at Virginia Theological Seminary, and with God willing and the people consenting, will become an Episcopal priest in 2026. She is passionate and hopeful about chaplaincy, theological education, and possibilities for integration of faith, communication, and pastoral care on missional frontiers.
Elizabeth H. Clarke has taught public speaking, debate, and religion for over twenty years in the United States and abroad. She holds master's degrees in English and pastoral studies, is currently pursuing graduate work at Virginia Theological Seminary, and with God willing and the people consenting, will become an Episcopal priest in 2026. She is passionate and hopeful about chaplaincy, theological education, and possibilities for integration of faith, communication, and pastoral care on missional frontiers.
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