Chaplain (Colonel) John D. Laing

Chaplaincy

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Chaplaincy has seen an explosion of growth and interest in the last twenty-plus years. It has expanded beyond its traditional forms and broadened its focus for ministry. That expansion has led to increased professionalism and greater demand for specialized training and degree programs, but it has also led to greater complexity as well as theological and legal challenges. There is thus a need for a new and expanded chaplaincy textbook, and Jumper, Keith, and Langston have answered the call. This work is a welcome addition to the growing body of literature on chaplaincy ministry, and I am confident it will become the standard introductory textbook for chaplaincy classes at evangelical seminaries and divinity schools.”