"Does a Pew Fit in Your Cubicle?"

Saw this on ABCNews:

Faith is finding its way onto the payroll as members of the clergy increasingly use their experience for a stint at the 9-to-5 grind.

These contracted employees are not arriving to show off a new business degree or attend a management meeting. The workplace chaplains are looking to use a different skill set to help the bottom line — solid morals and a patient ear.

In between meetings, client calls and routine daily tasks, some companies are giving their employees the option to chat with a chaplain.

"Human resources managers are realizing that employees, especially at a time of crisis, have needs that a chaplain or a spiritual person can address," explained Michigan-based chaplain Ron Klimp.

And recognizing those needs makes good business sense, according to Klimp, whose clients have noticed an increase in loyalty and a drop in absenteeism after employing the pastor's nonprofit group, Workplace Chaplains. His business has gone from servicing four companies when it started in 1999 to the current slate of 24 clients.

I can't say I like this idea. Do I feel my faith is part of my work? Yes. But do I need a minister at my job? No.

How do you feel about something like this? I just see far too much potential for abuse.