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What is a Chaplain?
Chaplains are clergy who have been clinically trained to offer a religious ministry in institutional settings, such as the military, a hospital, a prison or a hospice. At Baptist Hospital our Chaplains provide ministry that focuses on the spiritual and emotional needs of the patient, family and staff.
What do Chaplains do?
Chaplains provide ministry to patients and families in a variety of occasions. In the chaotic events of traumas in the emergency room, in the tense hours of the waiting room, in the struggle of recovery from accident or illness, in the celebration of the birth of a child, in the rejoicing over good news from a test or procedure, in the anxiety of impending surgery, and in the moments of grief and loss, the Chaplain is there to offer support and compassion. The Chaplain seeks to connect people to the resource of faith and spirituality as they face life and death issues. Through the use of both process and presence, the Chaplain offers comfort, strength and hope.
How to contact a Chaplain
A Chaplain is available in the hospital 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Patients may reach a Chaplain by asking their nurse to contact Pastoral Services, or by dialing "0" and asking the hospital operator to page the Chaplain. Outside of the hospital, please call (850) 434-4011 and ask for the Duty Chaplain, or call the Department of Pastoral Services at (850) 469-2363.
The Earl R. Gaston Memorial Chapel
The Earl R. Gaston Memorial Chapel is located on the ground floor of the hospital, across from the gift shop. The chapel is open 24 hours a day for prayer and meditation. |
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