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Welcome to the International Chaplains
Association (ICA), a worldwide ecumenical association of Christian Chaplains. We
are united together to
constantly
renew our commitment to
a deeper understanding of serving
those in need. We are committed to seeking the will of
God in our lives and in our faithful
dedication to the service of Jesus Christ.
The chaplaincy is a specialized ministry, where chaplains serve
not in a church, nor in a congregation, but to the public at
large.
Christian Chaplains are there to listen, care, and respond
appropriately, for such is the nature of
the chaplaincy. ICA Chaplains believe in, adhere to, cleave
to, trust to have faith in, and rely on the Lord Jesus Christ for all guidance in responding to the needs of those we serve.
Professional membership
attests to both competence and endorsement for the chaplain ministry. Professional membership
is for all Christian clergy who are in agreement with
our affirmation of faith and ethical statement. Our mission is to create a
professional association for chaplains and to establish professional
guidelines in the practice of this specialized ministry. The standards we
have developed help to ensure skilled and effective chaplains.
As applicants come into membership of the International
Chaplains Association (ICA), they often ask the question:
What is the ICA?
To better clarify the issue, this is what the ICA is
ICA is
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The oldest international association of Christian
Chaplains in the world
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An international, professional membership
organization made up of Christian Chaplains
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An organization that allows an individual ministry
to be expanded and expressed in a new way.
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An organization that assists in the starting of
chaplaincy programs
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An organization that
strengthens existing chaplaincy programs.
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An organization that encourages and fosters
networking between chaplains
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An organization that has a world-vision for
chaplaincy
The ICA will investigate all claims and
accusations of wrong doing by a chaplain.
International Chaplains Association reserves the right at anytime and
for any reason to revoke or suspend the membership of any
chaplain.
This action can only be done by the Chaplain-General of the I..C.A. If the action of a chaplain is found to be
or is reported for wrongdoing, criminal activity, breaking code of ethics or
going against biblical standards.
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