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Chaplain
Associations and Resources to Serve
the Hurting and Chronically Ill
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The
chaplain can serve in many specialized
ministries.
Whether you are a fireman chaplain,
a military chaplain, or a rodeo chaplain,
there is a profession out there for
you and a professional association
to support you in your work.
What
is a chaplain? Webster’s dictionary
defines a chaplain as “a member of
the clergy officially attached to a special
group.”
Regardless
of if you're searching for information on
how to become a chaplain or more resources
like a basic session on ethics in healthcare
for chaplains, we hope you can find it here
through our resources and links.
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| General
Chaplaincy Organizations |
Association
of Professional Chaplains
An interfaith professional pastoral
care association of providers of
pastoral care endorsed by faith
groups to serve persons in physical,
spiritual, or mental need in diverse
settings throughout the world.
Chaplain
Fellowship Ministries International
A faith based Christ centered ministry
of presence that offers the every
day hard working man or woman an
opportunity to serve in the position
of a Chaplain through specific chaplaincy
programs, ecclesiastical endorsements
and certifications in their chosen
field of ministry, thereby, allowing
any one who
feels called of God to minister
at some level as a Chaplain.
United
Association of Christian Chaplains
and Counselors Association
A ministry that has been focused
on empowering ministers and ministries
for the work of Christ for over
30 years, fulfilling their calling
with Certification in ministry.
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National
Association of Catholic Chaplians
The National Association of Catholic Chaplains
advocates for the profession of spiritual care
and educates, certifies, and supports chaplains,
clinical pastoral educators, and all members
who continue the healing ministry of Jesus in
the name of the Church.
National
Chaplain Association
Dedicated to practical Christianity, where the
Bible is the main textbook of life and ministry.
We firmly believe that Jesus is the ultimate
and only complete solution to the problems of
life. To this end, the NCA has Chaplains that
are active in every area of ministry imaginable.
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| Denominational
Chaplaincy Resources |
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The
Assemblies of God Chaplaincy Ministries
The mission of AG Chaplaincy is to reach people
in specialized settings through extraordinary
ministries that are biblically based, compassionate,
and transforming.
Chaplaincy
Commission
New York Board of Rabbis. Endorses and certifies
Jewish chaplains for correctional and health-related
facilities.
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The
National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC)
This a professional association for certified
chaplains and clinical pastoral educators who
participate in the healing mission of Jesus
Christ. We provide standards, certification,
education, advocacy and professional development
for our members in service to the Church and
society.
National
Association of Evangelicals Commission on Chaplains
National
Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC)
A professional organization for Rabbis, Cantors,
and other Jewish professionals functioning as
Jewish Chaplains in hospitals, nursing homes
and geriatric centers, hospice, psychiatric
facilities, correctional centers, and the military.
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| Hospital
Chaplaincy Organiztions |
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Hospital Fellowship International
In the USA the Hospital Christian Fellowship
began in 1972 in California by Aubrey Beauchamp,
a nurse at San Clemente Hospital. HCF-USA now
reaches caregivers in all states. An excellent
resource that teaches healthcare professionals,
caregivers and volunteers how to meet the spiritual
needs of their patients and fellow workers through
evangelism, prayer and discipleship.
Hospital
Chaplains' Ministry of America
Formerly the Hospital Chaplains'
Ministry of America, this organization
was founded in 1939. The HCMA is
a nonsectarian, non-profit faith
mission organization that recruits,
trains, certifies, places, and oversees
Chaplains in healthcare facilities
and hospice
programs throughout the world.
Hospital
Chaplaincy Gateway
A way into the net for hospital
chaplains
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Chaplaincy Organizations |
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Coast
Guard Chaplaincy |
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USA
Army Chaplaincy
U.S. Army Chaplains serve both God and country
by bringing their unique gifts with which they
are endowed by God, to the Soldiers of our nation
in the broad, challenging, diverse, and ever changing
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Air Force Chaplain Services
Air Force people live and work around the world
serving our country. Chaplains serve side-by-side
with them, leading worship services and observances,
providing pastoral care, and advising leadership
as they magnify the Air Force Chaplain Service
vision of Glorifying God, Honoring Airmen, and
Serving All. |
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Marines Chaplaincy |
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Navy Chaplaincy Corps
Tools and resources for chaplains and how to
become a chaplain are provided here.
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United
States Corps of Chaplains (USCOC)
A volunteer, non-sectarian Christian, charitable,
non-profit 501(c)3 public service organization,
active in community ministry to everyone, but
with special emphasis on aid to active duty military
members, veterans, and their family members. |
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Military
Chaplains Association
Headquartered in metropolitan Washington, D.C.,
they serve as the professional support organization
for military chaplaincy in the U.S. "The
voice of chaplaincy - articulating our Congressional
mandate with a professional, prophetic, and pastoral
voice." |
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National
Conference on Ministry to the Armed Forces (NCMAF)
Our members, as endorsers for particular bodies,
are the point of contact between the armed forces
and over 220 religious denominations and faith
groups. Our common goals are to recruit, endorse
and provide oversight for clergypersons who desire
to serve as chaplains in any one of the branches
of our armed forces. |
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Veterans
Affairs Chaplain Service
The mission is to empower Department of Veterans
Affairs Chaplains in the achievement of excellence
in meeting the spiritual healthcare needs of Veterans.
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Article:
What it's like to be a military chaplain |
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Chaplaincy Organizations |
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Corporate
Chaplains of America (CCA)
The organization employs full time, long term,
career chaplains who combine workplace experience
with professional chaplaincy training. In additi
on to holding seminary level or higher degrees,
all chaplains will pursue certification through
154 hours of continuing education within the
first year of tenure.
Federation
of Fire Chaplains
The purpose of this organization is to bring
together individuals and groups who are interested
in providing effective chaplaincies for fire
service organizations. Its members exchange
and share ideas and concerns that influence
the quality of life of all members of the fire
service and their families.
International
Conference of Police Chaplains
An interfaith organization of chaplains
who serve law enforcement agencies. Pastoral
care and counseling is provided to law enforcement
officers, civilian employees, their families
and/or assistance to crime victims. ICPC publishes
a newsletter and holds training seminars.
International
Association of Civil Aviation Chaplains
His
Victory Inc Truckers' Chaplain Service
"Our mission is to aid, comfort and support
truckers, their families and associates in managing
occupational stress, resolving personal problems
and recovering from traumatic experiences through
practical application of spiritual principles."
Race
Track Chaplaincy of America
RTCA sanctions and oversees 60 chaplains who
serve at 100 tracks and training/breeding centers
throughout North America and around the world.
Their mission is to provide, with excellence,
for the spiritual, emotional, physical and social/educational
needs of horse racing’s vast workforce.
A
Christian Ministry in the National Parks
Recognized by more than 40 Christian denominations,
A Christian Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP)
is an educational ministry experience for lay
people. We bring Christ's message to people
often isolated from immediate contact with local
churches -- millions of visitors who come to
enjoy God's great natural wonders.
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National
Institute of Business and Industrial Chaplains
NIBIC helps establish academic and professional
criteria for the practice of this specialized
ministry. These standards help ensure skilled,
effective ministers. NIBIC's goal is for every
person providing pastoral care, counseling,
and consultation in workplace settings to meet
these professional standards.
Marketplace
Ministries, Inc The world's original and
leading chaplain provider to businesses is a
proactive and personalized Employee Care provider.
Client companies are assigned a team of male,
female, ethnically diverse chaplains who visit
the work site regularly, and are available for
crisis care, any needed help and confidential
discussions.
The
Institute of Worklife Ministry
The workplace chaplaincy training division of
the Worklife Institute, providing education,
mentoring and outreach services for pastoral
care professionals. The Worklife Institute is
a leading center for resources providing worklife
support with a variety of programs for individuals
and companies seeking to address with integrity
the challenges of today's business environment.
Ashbury
Online Institute
Sponsored by Asbury Theological Seminary, AOI
is a web-based, skills-focused learning community
providing Internet-delivered professional development
opportunities to ministers, missionaries, and
laypeople around the world.
American
Correctional Chaplains Association Correctional
chaplains provide pastoral care to those who
are disconnected from the general community
by certain circumstances – in this case
to those who are imprisoned, as well as to correctional
facility staff and their families when requested.
Where permitted, we also minister to the families
of prisoners.
Coalition
of Prison Evangelists
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American
Association of Pastoral Counselors
AAPC is evolving into a more diverse professional
organization serving within an increasingly
complex world. Our members now represent a broader
spectrum of theological and spiritual traditions
and work among a wide variety of health care
providers and settings.
COMISS Network: The Network on Ministry
in Specialized Settings
A network of professional organizations,
institutions, and faith communities
that promotes and supports collaboration
among its membership and is the
collective voice of advocacy to
a variety of publics. Among these
ministries are chaplaincies in healthcare
facilities, correctional institutions,
mental health settings, the armed
forces, business settings, industrial
settings, pastoral counseling, clinical
pastoral education, and the Department
of Veterans Affairs.
At
Your Service Ministries
Contact Andre
Economopoulos, founder, who helps
clergy and others with performing
memorial services for those with dvelopmental
disabilities. Too often these services
have the slant of "this poor
person who has gone onto a better
place," completely missing the
depths of the relationships and grief
felt by friends, family, caregivers
and others.
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Ten
Four Ministries
Providing Practical and Spiritual Support
to the Law Enforcement Community founded by
Tony Miano who has served as a volunteer chaplain
for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
since 2000.
The
Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and
Education
A national multifaith organization which is
committed to the professional education, certification
and support of people involved in pastoral care
and pastoral counselling.
College
of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP)
The College of Pastoral Supervision &
Psychotherapy is a theologically based covenant
community, dedicated to "Recovery of Soul."
Patient
Resource Book for Hospital or Home
The purpose of Healing Flood books is to provide
tools for the world of Chaplains, Mental Health
Professionals, Healthcare Professionals, and
the general public that will assist them in
bringing healing, comfort and hope to those
in need. The tools we publish and market are
intended to assist, empower, inspire and equip
these “angels of mercy” in their ministries.
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The
College of Chaplains
Association
for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE)
Dallas
Theological Seminary - M.A. ad Th.M. offered
in chaplaincy education.
Regent
University School of Divinity Chaplaincy program
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Publications |
Chap
Notes
Daily notes of encouragement, humor
and inspiration for chaplains. The
founder welcomes you to print them
out and post them on bulletin boards
to encourage those who caregive
for the sick or dying. From the
executive chaplain of Tampa International
Airport. Excellent!}
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New Heart
A quarterly USA HCF Publication
to "Encourage Christians in
Healthcare". A New Heart is
a gold-mine of information. It features
candid, real-life stories; guidlelines
and opportunities to give spiritual
care; details on all Coming Events
and Medical Missions.
The
Pastoral Report
The CPSP Pastoral Report on the Web (PR)
is a publication of the College of Pastoral
Supervision & Psychotherapy. The PR will
be a lively and interesting place to visit and
to engage those within the CPSP community as
well as those who visit us from afar.
Journal
of Pastoral Care
An award-winning professional
publication offering articles and
book reviews on pastoral care, pastoral
counseling, clinical pastoral education,
and ministry in specialized settings.Approximately
7,500 pastoral caregivers and subscribers
receive Journal
of Pastoral Care .
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Starting a HopeKeepers Group? |
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There
aren't that many chronically ill people
in my church, right? |
According
to the Chronic
Care in American study nearly 1 in 2
people in the USA live with chronic illness
or long-term pain. |
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How
much does a HopeKeepers group cost? |
Our
web site has a lot of free materials. You
a buy a HopeKeepers
Start Up Kit to completely provide your
HopeKeepers leader with a tool chest of
items to prepare with and use in handling
not only those tough small group personal
questions, but the difficult ones about
"Why am I not healed yet?" It
is $295 or
items can be purchased separately. |
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Why
do we need a HopeKeepers ministry? |
- Nearly
1 in 2 people have an illness; 96% of
illnesses are invisible. 75% of marriages
with illness end in divorce;
- Depression
is 15-20% higher for the chronically
ill than for the average person;
- Various
studies have reported that physical
illness or uncontrollable physical pain
are major factors in up to 70% of suicides;
and more than 50% of these suicidal
patients were under 35 years of age.
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However, the significance of one's faith
has shown to lower one's risk of depressive
symptoms and aid one in better handling
a stressful medical event. *
Sources
Illness
is not a condition of just the elderly.
Illness is extremely difficult to live
with. Those who are Christians still feel
alone, misunderstood and hurt by the reactions
or lack of acknowledge of those they love,
especially people in the church body.
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Who
should run our group? |
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Ministries only requirement of HopeKeepers
groups is that someone reside in some form
of leadership that lives with illness. We
want to make sure those who are ill can
sill use their gifts, as well as keep the
conent authentic.
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Where
do I start? |
Discover
who may have this calling and present HopeKeepers
to them. If someone is coming to you with
the idea, be open-minded, listen, empathetic,
and see how God can use one's pain to design
their ministry. One doesn't have to be healed
in order to serve the Lord.
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Specialized
Healthcare Chaplains Certifying Organizations
American
Association on Mental Retardation - Religion
Division
Association
of Mental Health Clergy
Community
Chaplain Service
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programs are "Sunroom
Enhanced" meaning you can find additional social network communities
in the Sunroom, as well as the regular program itself. For example there
is an email men's group and also men's groups in the Sunroom for additional
interaction. |
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