Female Hospital Chaplain

[Jennys3]

I was just wondering what you think about a female being a hospital chaplain? Is it wrong? I don't believe in women ministers but what about chaplains. Any thoughts?
Thanks

[Iruntherace4Him]

Yes, I think that is fine for a women to minister in that way to other women.

[RoyalNChrist]

Similar feelings here, I don't think women should lead men or be head of a congregation.

But when it comes to chaplains, it's a special situation. She isn't necessarily over a congregation. If she has the Gospel right, she may save souls on dying beds. I believe that work may be more important than her gender. A hospital is such an important place to share the message of Jesus Christ.

Perhaps it is wrong ;however, she is aiding in the saving of souls for God.

[Acts5:41]

I don't see a problem with a chaplaincy, but would with a pastoral role.

I would think any chaplain would have to be a good hugger.

[IMSAVED]

What is the difference in a pastor and a chaplain?Don't they both have to go to seminary?I am ok with a women teaching and giving instruction in a womens Bible study,childrens bible classes but I am not quite sure about the chaplain role.

[Acts5:41]

Chaplains basically comfort the injured/ill and their families, pray with them before surgery, etc.

I liked the ones at the trauma center, but due to bad data from my FIL they kept sending Catholics. Booo. "The Vultures" I called them.

Ron, delusional before one operation, demanded the "waiter" bring him some "French Wine" - the vulture was not impressed.

So, chaplains also have to have a good sense of humor.

I could have used a chaplain, protestant, who was a hugger, before Ron's operations or while he was in surgery.

[IMSAVED]

Chaplains basically comfort the injured/ill and their families, pray with them before surgery, etc.

I liked the ones at the trauma center, but due to bad data from my FIL they kept sending Catholics. Booo. "The Vultures" I called them.

Ron, delusional before one operation, demanded the "waiter" bring him some "French Wine" - the vulture was not impressed.

So, chaplains also have to have a good sense of humor.

I could have used a chaplain, protestant, who was a hugger, before Ron's operations or while he was in surgery.

I guess that the chaplains that I am familiar with and have talked with seem to not be very serious about their faith.They seem to be luke warm.People who work in the hospital hear that kind of delusional talk all the time.That is just part of the job.

[Acts5:41]

OH, I thought it was hysterical. It was obvious, just looking at my husband, he'd had a MAJOR head injury. But the priest got all indignant when Ron called him a "waiter" and asked for some more wine (he was about to have another heart operation, so the guy wanted to do last rites... again).

I would have loved some attention from anyone at the hospital - chaplains, or just general volunteers. But I was so distraught I even scared the clowns.

The poor man took one look at me and went to the other side of the room.

I think, to work that kind of job, you either have to have a diamond-hard faith, or a very lukewarm one, or all the sad stories will eat you alive at night. I'm just guessing.

[IMSAVED]

OH, I thought it was hysterical. It was obvious, just looking at my husband, he'd had a MAJOR head injury. But the priest got all indignant when Ron called him a "waiter" and asked for some more wine (he was about to have another heart operation, so the guy wanted to do last rites... again).

I would have loved some attention from anyone at the hospital - chaplains, or just general volunteers. But I was so distraught I even scared the clowns.

The poor man took one look at me and went to the other side of the room.

I think, to work that kind of job, you either have to have a diamond-hard faith, or a very lukewarm one, or all the sad stories will eat you alive at night. I'm just guessing.

I am afraid that many are hardened.Not all but many.

[Mtown]

Chaplains basically comfort the injured/ill and their families, pray with them before surgery, etc.

I liked the ones at the trauma center, but due to bad data from my FIL they kept sending Catholics. Booo. "The Vultures" I called them.

Ron, delusional before one operation, demanded the "waiter" bring him some "French Wine" - the vulture was not impressed.

So, chaplains also have to have a good sense of humor.

I could have used a chaplain, protestant, who was a hugger, before Ron's operations or while he was in surgery.

"vultures" ...Acts you are one of a kind!!

[icebear]

when i had my second daughter i prayed with the lady chaplain as with a sister in Christ

[HighlandAngel]

I guess that the chaplains that I am familiar with and have talked with seem to not be very serious about their faith.They seem to be luke warm.People who work in the hospital hear that kind of delusional talk all the time.That is just part of the job.

The ones in the hospital I work in are all very "universalist" in their approach. The hospital might even have a policy forbidding anything different. Employees aren't allowed to evangelize.

[IMSAVED]

The ones in the hospital I work in are all very "universalist" in their approach. The hospital might even have a policy forbidding anything different. Employees aren't allowed to evangelize.

I hear you.

[BelovedChild]

When my daughter was on her deathbed on Boxing Day (26/12/11) the family asked for a Protestant chaplain.
When she arrived (she was on call as it was a public holiday), she was Anglican. None of us cared. We just wanted the spiritual comfort. guess what. she prayed with us, prayed for our daughter, and was very helpful
.

When the chips are down, you just want spiritual comfort.

[icebear]

the hospital had a questionairre (sp?) and i answered Baptist, so i was surprised to see a woman.... but then i just wanted to start my daughter's life in prayer, so i wasn't going to be picky.

[IMSAVED]

I am afraid that I am picky.

[icebear]

I am afraid that I am picky.

not necessarily a bad thing. i just decided between prayer and no prayer(rather, by myself). its ok.... maybe my attitude toward her was correct or not, i just counted her as a sister since my ideas on a woman chaplain is sort of shaky.... i just don't know. in the absence of a man a woman may be called, i didn't know the circumstances so i accepted the result

[Tall Timbers]

When I spent a night in the local hospital following a recent surgery, a catholic priest who was making the rounds stopped in. I was happy to pray with him and have him pray for me. Fortunately his prayers were directed to God the Father! I'd be happy to pray with a female chaplain as well, or anyone else when I'm in the hospital, unless they weren't willing to pray to my Father.

[Acts5:41]

I'm with you, TT.

I was absolutely thrilled when a friend of ours, who pastors a Missionary Baptist Church, came by after Ron's accident, prayed over him, and anointed him with oil. I felt that was the only REAL prayer Ron had gotten!

If he had been a woman, I would not have cared. I just wanted someone to pray with, quote some scripture, cry on, and hug.