1. Local Church, Local Chaplaincy, Local School
Rev Dr Stan Brown
Church and Community Development Officer

2. Group Work
Have you ever been a chaplain?
Have you been “chaplained”?

3. “Chaplains are missionaries, the human face
of Christ, the Church that has left the building...
we can all be involved in chaplaincy”
Revd Dr Martyn Atkins
General Secretary of the Methodist Church in Britain

5. It’s amazing to see the adaptability of chaplaincy – that we are great anywhere, we can adapt anywhere: Elaine
Chaplaincy is :
a method for doing mission
a process for transformation

6. Chaplaincy is: Pastorally pro-active Spiritually re-active
...the friendly face, the cup of coffee, the chat – all that lays the grounding for the deeper moments in life, which they will bring to you. You’ve no need to raise them - when things go wrong they’ll know where to find help: Chris

7. Chaplaincy is: Beyond the walls
In a place where the chaplain is an invited guest, not a host
Vulnerable not powerful
Intentional presence rather than gathering
Accredited by the sending community, recognised by the receiving community
Sharing what God is doing in the world

8. There are……. Over 24,000 schools in the UK
Educating 8.2 million young people.....
Not to mention their families...
And the 900,000 people who work in schools
Schools cover the country

9. Group Work Which schools does your church already have contact with?
How many people in your Church family:
Attend school
Work in a school
Volunteer in a school (including governors)

10. What the Chaplains say: Doing School Chaplaincy
...going and being with people in a very different place
...doing what I am good at in the school
...people develop, their faith develops
What the Chaplains say:
Doing School Chaplaincy
...a bridge between Church and school
I want to be a blessing to the school
...young people making a journey into faith
Its about us serving the school... that’s where most of our young people spend a lot of their time

11. You’ve got to build credit with the school
Don’t take advantage, avoid riding your hobby horse
What the Chaplains Say:
Working with the School
We are in other people’s territory following other people’s rules
Understand what the school has given permission for
Being interested but not expecting anything
Meeting their agenda before we seek to meet our own

12. Working with Chaplains
Pupils respond to his warmth and humour
Start small
What the Schools Say:
Working with Chaplains
It’s never a hard sell
Another pair of listening ears – someone to talk to
We have very much valued the chaplain’s presence this year
Come and live alongside us for a bit so that you are part of what we do not an add on
If a child trusts someone it is more likely the parents will trust them.
Like an additional member of staff who is not a member of staff
He has taken a huge burden off me...
...always with a smile

13. What Works Primary: Classroom Help “Prayer Spaces”
Assemblies which meet the schools needs
Material which is not “too Christian”
Pastoral Care
Community Links
“Open the Book”
Church Visits
“It’s Your Move” – supporting transitions

14. What Works

15. What Works Secondary: Curriculum Support (SMSC)
Assemblies which meet the schools needs
Material which is not “too Christian”
Pastoral Care
Community Links
Support for disaffected students
Volunteering
Work Placements
“If you want to get into secondary, start with primary”

16. What Works

17. RESOURCES www.methodist.org.uk/mission/chaplaincy
Information & Contacts,
Chaplaincy Pack
Chaplaincy Video
Chaplaincy Everywhere Course
Chaplaincy Everywhere Exhibition
Chaplaincy development materials
Chaplaincy evaluation
and much, much more