Welcome!

For some two years, I have been involved as a Force Chaplain within 'Q' Division and, more recently, 'N' Division.  I am also an associate member of the Christian Police Association (CPA), and seek to play an active part in the Strathclyde Branch.
 

I have a considerable breadth of life experience, having commenced my working life as a chef; spent a number of years in parish ministry; and, until my ‘retirement’, teaching – latterly in Lesmahagow High School.  In between times, I have managed to fit in some radio broadcasting, legal work, and even politics!  A brief bio is on my main 'ministry blog' at www.crazyrev.blogspot.com  while some additional information may be found at my “AllExperts” (!!) page – link provided on my ministry blog.   Married to Joyce – a former ‘P’ (now ‘N’) Division FSO – I am a father, and grandfather; and the son of a former officer in the R.U.C.

All very well, you may say, but what does a Force Chaplain actually do?   Well, I am not an alternative to H.R., O.T., or the Mediation Service, but am complimentary to them.  There may be an occasion on which one, or other, of these support services would suggest a referral to me and, equally, it may be that I would suggest a referral to one of them!

Nor am I acting as an evangelist.  However, I am unashamedly, and unapologetically, a disciple of Jesus and, while not preaching at anyone, will always approach a situation from a specifically Christian perspective. 

I see myself as an integral part of the Support Services, and I am available to all – of any rank, or of none – within my Divisions, to provide any necessary pastoral support.  That support is available to those who subscribe to any belief-system, or to none, and every situation would be treated with sensitivity.  I do not have set hours and, outwith family holidays, am available at any time, and for any reason – even just to get something “off your chest”!

The one thing that I do, that may seem strange to some, is to pray for all of my oficers on a daily basis.  I pray for their physical safety, and also that there will be a continuing decrease in criminal activity within the Divisions, and a corresponding increase in detection and conviction rates.  If, at any time, anyone wises me to pray about a personal situation, then they are welcome to contact me, and I will be happy to do so.  At all times, and in every situation, confidentiality is absolutely assured. My services may never be used, but my availability is assured.

With prayerful good wishes.

              








C.Brian Ross (Rev)