Resilience in Chaplaincy Miriam Kearney Garry Neave Paul

A paradox: weakness and strength “We were under pressure, far beyond our ability to

Building hope, light and strength Three examples from colleagues: illustrating chaplaincy at work §

Some helpful resources The Public Face of God: Chaplaincy in Anglican Secondary Schools and

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Resilience in Chaplaincy Miriam Kearney, Garry Neave, Paul North and Jim Walters 7 February 2019

A paradox: weakness and strength “We were under pressure, far beyond our ability to endure” (2 Corinthians 1. 8) Comfort as “ …. one person is being with another, speaking words which change their mood and situation, giving them courage, new hope, new direction, new insights which will alter the way they face the next moment, the next day, the rest of their life. ” (N. T. Wright)

Light and Hope

Building hope, light and strength Three examples from colleagues: illustrating chaplaincy at work § With individuals: pupils or staff or parents § Within an institution: a particular school or college or university or deanery § Within a system: thinking about wider levers for change

Being an ambassador

Some helpful resources The Public Face of God: Chaplaincy in Anglican Secondary Schools and Academies in England Wales (2014): checklist for Marks of Effective Diocesan Support for School Chaplaincy Making the Most of our Church Universities: The Role of Foundation Governors (2016): Framework for Chaplaincy Development and Support (pages 13 -14) Chaplaincy and Youth Work in Schools: a toolkit (2012) Diocese of Bath and Wells A Model for School Chaplaincy: Jesuit Institute (2016)