Mission, Vision & Values
The Association of Professional Chaplains® promotes quality chaplaincy care through advocacy, education, professional standards and service to its members.
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Strengthen the multifaith and multicultural professional competency of chaplains.
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Empower chaplains to demonstrate quality outcomes to those whom they serve.
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Demonstrate the distinctive value of professional chaplaincy, which can be understood by external stakeholders.
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Collaborate with accrediting and hiring institutions, as well as other organizations with which we have a common interest, in order to promote professional chaplaincy.
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Dignity and worth of all persons.
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Faith as an essential dimension of wholeness.
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Chaplaincy care of persons, communities, organizations and systems.
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Inclusivity and diversity.
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Justice and equality for all.
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Professional competency and ethical practice.