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Honoring Black History Month
Feb 5, 2025 · original
Dear Esteemed Members, As we observe Black History Month, it is essential to reflect on the profound significance of this period and recognize the remarkable contributions of Black individuals throughout history. This month not only commemorates the resilience and strength of these individuals but also serves as a critical reminder of the enduring spirit that has shaped our nation and our profession. In the face of systemic adversity, a multitude of Black leaders, visionaries, and everyday heroes have illuminated pathways of hope and healing. Their narratives inspire us to carry forward a legacy of compassion, justice, and service that is central to our vocation as chaplains. It is imperative to remember that our roles extend beyond providing care in moments of crisis; we are also called to advocate for fairness, understanding, and love in a society that often grapples with inequities. A
Spiritual Care Added to Mayo Academics
Aug 15, 2024 · original
The Mayo Clinic Board of Governors recently approved the Mayo Clinic Education Committee’s recommendation to establish a new field of academic rank for Spiritual Care at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. While other institutions across the country offer academic rank to chaplains in other disciplines, this is the first time academic rank has been granted specifically for the field of Spiritual Care. At Mayo Clinic, chaplains and other experts in Spiritual Care may now pursue an appointment to instructor or assistant, associate or full professor in Spiritual Care. For more information about academic appointment process please contact Jacek Soroka, PhD, BCC at Soroka.jacek@mayo.edu. The post Spiritual Care Added to Mayo Academics appeared first on Association of Professional Chaplains .
Think About It Some More: Volunteering for APC
Mar 20, 2024 · original
by Rev. John Simon MDiv MTS BCC I want to tell you a story. A personal story. My story of what led to my 12 years as a member of APC’s BOD that ended last October 2023. It was never my intention to be on the BOD. I was content with just being a member. But my Mother used to say, “if you see a good fight, get in it.” I was content with serving on the Pittsburgh, PA Annual Conference back in 2004. I was gratified and sharpened by serving on various certification committees giving back and doing for others what was done for me. I even had the nerve to volunteer as a mentor. But it was never in my wildest dreams or ambitions to set my sights on becoming a member of APC’s BOD. Until. Until former APC President Valerie Storms whispered in my ear about a decade or more before the opportunity actually materialized. I was hesitant when asked by Valerie. I thought to myself the following musings.
A Legacy of Resilience: Navigating Black History through Generations
Feb 15, 2024 · original
by Rev. Inetta A. Reddell APC President-elect In the heart of Chicago, a city pulsating with the rhythm of hope and resilience, my grandfather, Reverend William Lee Lambert, stood as a towering figure of inspiration and change. As a distinguished pastor, humanitarian, and educator, he not only pioneered the civil rights movement in Chicago but also played a pivotal role in shaping the future of our community. His unwavering commitment to justice and equality continues to resonate through the halls of history, lighting the path for future generations. Growing up in the shadow of his legacy, I was imbued with a profound sense of purpose and responsibility. As a chaplain / chaplain educator candidate, I have strived to carry forth his torch of compassion and understanding, nurturing the hearts and minds of those entrusted to my care. Through my work, I seek to honor his memory by fostering
The Mattering Assessment Tool: M=C4
Feb 15, 2024 · original
by Mark LaRocca-Pitts, PhD, BCC In research related to existential interventions, the concept of “mattering” is becoming increasingly important. Mattering is fundamental to who we are as humans. Everyone wants to matter. We all want to be part of a community in which we matter, to know our life—our existence—has significance and makes a difference, and to feel our life has value. Losing one’s sense of mattering can precipitate a spiritual/existential crisis (George and Park, 2017; Pargament and Exline, 2021). What follows is a simple tool for assessing the degree to which one feels they matter and for triaging possible spiritual care interventions. Depending on how one uses the tool, it can be used to provide a brief spiritual care intervention in the span of a single clinical encounter, for which there is a significant need (Breitbart and Heller, 2003; Henoch and Danielson, 2009; Shield
2023 APC President’s Address
Aug 3, 2023 · original
APC President’s Address by Rev. John Simon MDiv, MTS, BCC The following is the text of APC President, John Simon’s remarks delivered to the attendees of the Grand Banquet at the 2023 APC Annual Conference on Saturday, June 24, 2023 , in Houston, Texas. We are blessed here at the Association of Professional Chaplains. (Give yourselves a hardy round of applause! Because we made it! ******* I’m reminded of an old African spiritual that says, ‘My soul looks back and wonders, how I got over.’ As I look back over the last 3-years since COVID, my soul looks back and wonders how we got over. This is the first time we’ve been able to safely share ‘ the air’ of sacred space in conference physically together. It is both a mercy and a most beautiful thing that we are still here, still standing. When my soul looks back: I can still see the fear on faces wondering what was sweeping the world’s landsca
Proposed Legislation Regarding Chaplains in Schools
May 15, 2023 · original
The Association of Professional Chaplains and the Board of Chaplaincy Certification, Inc. are aware of recent legislation that would allow for the employment of chaplains in public schools (Texas Senate Bill 763 , and Oklahoma Senate Bill 968 ). These pieces of legislation seek to place chaplains in roles outside the scope of chaplaincy and spiritual care. APC and BCCI continue to support and promote the value of employing professional chaplains in a variety of settings beyond healthcare, provided that the chaplains meet the appropriate education and training needed for the position, and the chaplains adhere to appropriate ethical standards and conform to established professional standards. Members and certified chaplains with APC/BCCI are required to adhere to the association’s established Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards as part of their membership and/or certification statu
What HCPCS Codes Mean for Chaplains
Nov 21, 2022 · original
Since April of 2014 APC along with other chaplaincy groups have sought to add or extend codes for chaplaincy related services to one of the major healthcare coding systems in the U.S. including CPT and HCPCS codes. In 2016 APC led an unsuccessful effort to petition the AMA to add a CPT code specifically for chaplains. In 2021 APC worked with HCCN’s Rev. George Handzo BCC, to amend three new Q-codes that were specifically created at the request of the Department of Veterans Affairs for VA Chaplains. The goal was to remove the VA qualifier from the HCPCS codes so that they could be utilized by all chaplains in the healthcare space for their services. In October 2022 CMS announced that they were removing the VA language, and these Q-Codes could now be used by chaplains working outside of the VA. New Codes for Chaplain Services Removing the “department of veterans affairs” qualifier means th
BCCI News & Updates
Apr 12, 2022 · original
APCForum , February 2022 Vol. 24 No. 1 Updates to BCCI Chaplaincy Certification he Board of Chaplaincy Certification, Inc.® certification commission met December 7–8, 2021, for two three-hour sessions. At the request of the Anti-Racism Task Force of the Association of Professional Chaplains, our goal was to make our certification process more equitable and to promote quality chaplaincy care by working against dehumanization and injustice of every kind, especially anti-Black racism. Each commissioner brought at least one idea/proposal for a reform to our certification process. In the first session, we gathered forty ideas/proposals. By the second session, we narrowed in on nine reforms to seriously consider. After discussion, debate, and revisions, we came to a consensus on six concrete reforms. We want to share these six reforms with the APC Anti-Racism Task Force and the APC Board of Di
A Message from APC President…
Apr 12, 2022 · original
APC Forum , February 2022, Vol. 24 No. 1 The board has been reading and reviewing all the correspondence it has received from members, non-members, past board members, and stakeholders in the field of spiritual care since we announced our decision to cease merger talks with ACPE. We have received many letters of support for our decision, and some are upset with the decision to end the merger talks while others are seeking more information about why the board made this decision and why a deciding vote was not passed along to the members. Business decisions, especially of this magnitude, can be difficult to understand. We have been trying to explain this decision without breaking agreements of confidentiality that were agreed to at the beginning of these discussions over four years ago and remain in place today. We respect our long collaboration with ACPE and plan on continuing that collab

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