John Caperon taught English before becoming head and chaplain of a large Church of England comprehensive school. He has been a self-supporting priest for 30 years

• 1. Chaplaincy: A Model of Ministry for the Present Time 2. The Cultural and Religious Context for School Chaplaincy3. The Spiritual Dimension: The Response of State of Church4. A Ministry of Presence: What School Chaplains Offer5. 'A Sort of Mini-Jesus': How Students Understand Chaplaincy6. Being with People: Christian Pastoral Care in School Context7. Celebrating the Sacred: Accessing the Spiritual Dimension8. School Chaplaincy: A Complex Professional Role9. Time for Change: Action on School Chaplaincy

The literature around chaplaincy as a mode of ministry and mission is expanding rapidly. Each sector has distinctive challenges and opportunities, and John Caperon offers an enormously helpful insight into the work and impact of school chaplains. What comes across acutely is the clarity with which school students perceive exactly what the chaplain is for, and the appreciation they often demonstrate. Caperon shows how much the Church gains from chaplaincy. How and why chaplains need the Church may be a topic for another study!

John Caperon taught English before becoming head and chaplain of a large Church of England comprehensive school. He has been a self-supporting priest for 30 years

• 1. Chaplaincy: A Model of Ministry for the Present Time 2. The Cultural and Religious Context for School Chaplaincy3. The Spiritual Dimension: The Response of State of Church4. A Ministry of Presence: What School Chaplains Offer5. 'A Sort of Mini-Jesus': How Students Understand Chaplaincy6. Being with People: Christian Pastoral Care in School Context7. Celebrating the Sacred: Accessing the Spiritual Dimension8. School Chaplaincy: A Complex Professional Role9. Time for Change: Action on School Chaplaincy

The literature around chaplaincy as a mode of ministry and mission is expanding rapidly. Each sector has distinctive challenges and opportunities, and John Caperon offers an enormously helpful insight into the work and impact of school chaplains. What comes across acutely is the clarity with which school students perceive exactly what the chaplain is for, and the appreciation they often demonstrate. Caperon shows how much the Church gains from chaplaincy. How and why chaplains need the Church may be a topic for another study!

John Caperon taught English before becoming head and chaplain of a large Church of England comprehensive school. He has been a self-supporting priest for 30 years

• 1. Chaplaincy: A Model of Ministry for the Present Time 2. The Cultural and Religious Context for School Chaplaincy3. The Spiritual Dimension: The Response of State of Church4. A Ministry of Presence: What School Chaplains Offer5. 'A Sort of Mini-Jesus': How Students Understand Chaplaincy6. Being with People: Christian Pastoral Care in School Context7. Celebrating the Sacred: Accessing the Spiritual Dimension8. School Chaplaincy: A Complex Professional Role9. Time for Change: Action on School Chaplaincy

The literature around chaplaincy as a mode of ministry and mission is expanding rapidly. Each sector has distinctive challenges and opportunities, and John Caperon offers an enormously helpful insight into the work and impact of school chaplains. What comes across acutely is the clarity with which school students perceive exactly what the chaplain is for, and the appreciation they often demonstrate. Caperon shows how much the Church gains from chaplaincy. How and why chaplains need the Church may be a topic for another study!