Am I Fit To Be A Chaplain

As you consider whether the ministry of chaplaincy is for you, it may be useful to request input from others who know you well. The following questions would be useful for them to address:

How strong do you feel the applicant's relationship is with God in the area of prayer? (scale from 1 - 10)
How spiritually mature is the applicant? (scale from 1 - 10)
How comfortable or effective is the applicant with coming along side someone who has experienced a tragedy, major illness or loss? (scale 1 - 10)
Is the applicant currently involved in the care of others? (scale from 1 - 10) Why or why not?
Is the applicant able to take direction from or be submissive to the leadership of others? (scale from 1 - 10)
Is the applicant flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing agendas or circumstances? (scale from 1 - 10)
Do you know of anything from a physical or emotional perspective that would hinder performance of the duties of a chaplain? Explain.
Is the applicant punctual, and dependable? (scale from 1 - 10)
Would you consider the applicant to be honoring and respectful to his family & others? (scale from 1 - 10)
If you were seriously ill, would this applicant come to mind as someone you would like to share your feelings with? (scale from 1 - 10)

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