The Chaplains Guide

A Resource for Chaplains, Hospital Workers, and First Responders

In an age where suffering and pain are everywhere, the call for compassionate people to step forward is louder than ever. This book offers insight into how chaplains, first responders, and healthcare workers can become agents of healing in their communities. It is crafted from over forty years of ministry experience and speaks to those who carry the scars of grief and loss, pain that often goes unaddressed and festers into deeper wounds.

The author is a minister who has walked the pathways of missionary evangelism and leadership both inside and outside the church. The book draws on formal training and a personal journey of prayer, research, and real-life encounters with the pain of others, and took more than three years to write.

It is a guide, a mentor, and a companion for those willing to make themselves available to the call of God and the hurting people around them, exploring the power of presence to bridge the gap between suffering and solace.

Previously published as The Ministry of Presence.

By Jonathan Vorce, Ph.D. · 524 pages · Published April 15, 2025