Effective ministry unifies spiritual, professional life.
Effective pastoral care departments are organized and periodically evaluated. Goals and objectives contribute to the department's effectiveness; they do not in themselves, however, transform the department into a religious community.
D002604:Chaplaincy Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002835:Christianity; D006040:Goals; D006748:Hospital Departments / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010327:Pastoral Care; D011361:Professional Competence