Chaplaincy
Purpose
The purpose of the Adventist chaplaincy ministry and the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church are one: “To proclaim to the world the everlasting gospel. Thus, restoring shattered humanity to wholeness in its relationship with God.
Christ modeled this ministry of restoration and entrusted the church with its continuance. “Christ’s method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Savior mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, “Follow Me.” (The Ministry of Healing, p. 143.3).
Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries seeks to establish a worldwide network of Adventist chaplains who responsibly care for the spiritual health of those in their care. Adventist chaplains enhance the mission outreach of the church, validating the authenticity of its pastoral ministry.
TSDAC Chaplaincy
The Chaplaincy Department oversees the spiritual care and support provided by chaplains within the church. Chaplains serve in various contexts, such as hospitals, prisons, military, universities, and workplaces, offering emotional and spiritual guidance, counseling, and pastoral services.
The department is engaged in several activities such as:
– High school ministry in partnership with Nairobi Central SDA church and Newlife SDA church. The department is currently engaging schools such as Mang’u, Compuera, Kiambu, Juja and Chania and is always welcoming for more schools to add to the list.
– Hospital visitations in the University hospital. Currently the visitations are carried out every Wednesday evening by the Family glory mission group in partnership with other willing church members, the Adventist Men Organization also conduct hospital visitations on Sabbath evenings.
– Internal crusade which is an evangelistic effort meant mainly for the students in school, Adventists and non-Adventists alike.
– Intra-city outreach program. The church through the chaplaincy department sends out church members to various schools and churches for the intra-city Sabbath. On this specific Sabbath, all church members are encouraged to go out for outreach so that the church is virtually empty. Glad tidings and good reports have followed this worthy cause.
– Chaplaincy week of prayer. The department organizes a week of prayer for the church and tries to address key needs of the church through the talks delivered by the invited speakers.
-The department is tasked with handling unforeseen circumstances such as the death of members of their loved ones and the sickness of the same.
– The departments also co-operates with any other church department whenever need be. Such include the deaconry for member visitations and the nurturing department for hospital visitations.
XX
Chaplaincy Leader 2023