Vision
To see City Chaplain recognized as a valid, viable and reproducible Chaplain discipline
Professional Standards
Each City Chaplain is a member and holds to the professional standards of:
- Federation of Fire Chaplains www.FireChaplains.org
- International Conference of Police Chaplains www.ICPC4cops.org
- International Critical Incident Stress Foundation www.icisf.org
- Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists www.ATSS.info
- American Association of Christian Counselors www.aacc.org
Mission : Crisis CARE Connect + Partnerships
Each City Chaplain must be appointed by, and serves at the will of their Police and/or Fire Chief. They serve as a crisis intervention specialist who is a trained professional and a skilled responder, ready to address people-needs in the first 3 hours to 3 days of a crisis or incident. Their mission includes:
- Crisis Intervention as a Police, Fire & EMS Chaplain
- CARE for those in crisis – Compassion Acceptance Reflection Encouragement
- Connect people to long-term care & support after the crisis or incident
In order to fulfill the 3 C’s above, City Chaplain is committed to partnering with local churches and human service organizations. City Chaplain sees these partnerships as a reflection of The Good Samaritan and the Innkeeper (Luke 11) where partnership is about Sharing Relationships, Resources, Risks and Rewards.
Local City Chaplain Commitment
Each City Chaplain is committed to maintaining their State of Readiness which requires on-going training and networking. Their ministry priorities are the Ministry of Presence and the Gift of Availability which require a flexible schedule, and at times, personal sacrifice.
Local City Chaplain Services
- On-call & On-scene for Police, Fire & EMS requests for Chaplain services which includes practical, emotional, relational and spiritual CARE
- Building Relationships of mutual trust and respect through regular Police, Fire & EMS Department visits and ride-alongs
- Critical Incident Stress Management services for Police, Fire & EMS personnel and their families
- Crisis Intervention throughout the City which includes psychological first aid, counseling and/or benevolence referrals, and spiritual care upon request
- Networking and Partner-building with the staff and lay leadership of local Churches
- Liaison between the City and local Churches
- Train & Equip local Churches in crisis intervention, emergency and disaster related topics
- Funerals & Memorials upon request
- Community Events & Ceremonies upon request
Funding
City Chaplain is a faith-based 501(c)3 non-profit service organization. Each City Chaplain is funded by tax-deductible donations from individuals, churches, foundations, businesses and organizations; plus honorariums and fees for speaking and services rendered.
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