Professional Misconduct of a Chaplain

Professional Misconduct of a Chaplain

Misconduct can be defined as:-

1.     That which deserves blame.

2.     A fault or vice.

3.     Wrong conduct, bad behavior as well as mismanagement.

4.     Bad or dishonest management.

5.     Activities that trespasses moral or civil law.

Professional misconduct on the part of any practicing chaplain in any part of the points raised or enumerated above is detrimental to chaplaincy profession and practice.

It is my intention to make all chaplains understand what can be called misconduct and how to run away from whatever can be called misconduct that will land them into trouble in the discharge of their professional chaplaincy duties.

Any chaplain that is found guilty of the above definition of misconduct in his/her practice may be sued, suspended or sanctioned. What is important for us as practicing chaplains is for us to render whatever chaplaincy services we are called upon to do in the most appropriate and acceptable manner, conduct and character.

Our behaviours, characters and the conduct with which we carry out our legitimate duties is something to be serious with.

A chaplain can be accused of professional misconduct if he/she contravene civil laws, moral laws, the professional ethics and standards in the discharge of his/her duties. Chaplains are regarded as epitome of morality, and we must therefore demonstrate and maintain high moral standards in our professional practice.

It is mandatory for us to behave well, conduct ourselves with dignity and show good morals in our day to day practice and service delivery.

Chap. Prof. David Mike

Certified Chaplaincy Educator