Chaplains' Hand Book

"I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His Kingdom: Preach the Word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching." 2 Timothy 4:1-2 Duties and Responsibilities Chaplains’ have many serious and solemn duties and responsibilities. Chaplains are responsible for the Spiritual well-being of all in their unit. In the army, the chaplain is the pastor of the soldiers, non-commissioned officers and the officers, of all ranks. In the police, a chaplain cares for all the officers and constables. A prison chaplain cares not only for the prisoners, but also for the wardens. Hospital chaplains are responsible for the spiritual care for the patients and also of the medical staff. In addition, chaplains are frequently called upon to care for the families and relatives of those they are primarily responsible for. Justice and Grace Chaplains are of course responsible to the government officials under whom they serve. Chaplains have a dual responsibility to the church and to the state. The state is a minister of justice, answerable to Almighty God, the King of kings and Lord of lords. Chaplains are also ministers of the church, which is a minister of grace under our Redeemer, the Lord Jesus Christ.