Empowering Chaplains through education,
recognition and a supportive network
MISSION
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To promote the highest level of pastoral care for patients and members of their families and communities;
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To strengthen the effectiveness of African American chaplains;
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To assist in the recruitment and retention of African American chaplains;
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To foster the education, growth and development of all federally employed chaplains and professional allies.
GOALS
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To ensure accountability and competence of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in accordance with Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) and the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE).
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To promote professional ethics through education and practice.
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To promote clergy identity as the Clinical Chaplains and Spiritual Clinicians within the various health care environments.
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To promote sensitivity and creative response to changes in clinical settings as they have an impact on CPE.
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To affirm and celebrate historical, cultural and personal traditions without imposing or excluding others.
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To provide the opportunity for personal and professional community in a pluralistic setting.
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To promote personal and professional commitment to the vision f the Divine Presence with us.
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To promote creative and prophetic ministry.
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To develop cooperative relationship with all Cognate groups.