Military chaplains say Kirk tests ‘marginalising’ them

The Kirk’s military chaplains are feeling “marginalised and that their ministry is undervalued” by now having to undergo assessments identifying “skills sets and knowledge” they may lack when wanting to return to civilian parish ministry.

The issue, raised yesterday on the traditional “Chaplains’ Day” at the 2018 General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh, has emerged as a highly contentious issue following the implementation of the Registration of Ministries Act in January this year.