Chaplaincy Profession and The Vine Tree, An Analogical Study

I wish to define chaplaincy as a calling, vocation and occupation, a profession that provides needed care and services to all people through her branches regardless of status, gender, beliefs, sexual orientation etc. through branches, specialized areas and specialty settings.

In the like manner, the vine which is a climbing plant, climbs with all its branches rooted in it and serves all people through its branches – which bear fruits.

All the branches of the vine are deeply rooted in the vine and depends on the sustainable life of the vine just as the branches of chaplaincy called specialties or areas of specializations are deep rooted in chaplaincy profession also depending on her for sustainable functioning and effectiveness.

No wonder our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ did compare Himself with the vine tree when He said “I am the Vine, you are the branches.”

This is a very loaded statement and from the owner of life Himself in whom all branches are rooted for sustainable life and existence.

Just as we owe whatever we do to Him, His grace and mercy, the branches of the vine tree owe whatever services they render to humanity to the vine tree; just in the same ways all chaplaincy branches and specialties which took root in chaplaincy owe whatever they do and offer humanity to chaplaincy profession.

All these known specialties are outcome of researches targeted to improving what had been in operation before, which chaplaincy profession through chaplains have been offering humanity.

I am proud to be a professional chaplain first and foremost, clinical psycho-spirituo therapists and others.

Chap. Prof. Mike-Jacobs JP, AP, CPC, BCC

Certified  Chaplaincy Educator & Trainer

12^th Oct. 2021