Unseen Impact
The Impact of Chaplaincy
The Transformative Power of Consistent Caring in Chaplaincy
"One of the most amazing things about being a chaplain is that you just don't know how you are being received. Sometimes, you are dealing with students who have real difficulty in trusting people, especially trusting adults. But I learn over and over again that persistent caring presence over time makes a difference.
Just this year, a young woman has started to share her deep emotional struggle after a 3-year journey of relating to her in programs and weekly informal interactions in what at first seemed a superficial level of connection. It is a privilege to be in such a space of offering a consistent presence and sincere interest in their lives. Chaplaincy has truly been the pathway to these wonderful ways to support these incredible young people."
