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The Association of Certified Christian Chaplains (ACCC) is a nationally recognized Board Certifying body with members providing care in most of the fifty states. ACCC utilizes the “National Common Standards” in our Board Certifying process. The ACCC certifying process includes an interview with the National Panel on Certification, online exam exhibiting vocational competence, written evidence articulating the candidate’s theory and practice developed through experience and education, simulated role play to measure situational awareness and appropriately employing effective spiritual care.
ACCC is a chaplaincy community that supports our board certified chaplains. We strive to be the leaders in research, education, and practice of chaplaincy care. Our chaplains serve in many areas including, but not limited to, healthcare, business, the military, corrections, and education.
Accepting CPE units from The Institute of Clinical Pastoral Training and other COMISS Network organizations.
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We partner with SCA to standardize Chaplaincy Education, utilizing evidence-based learning.
READ MOREEffective 5/18/2021, Board Certification by the Association of Certified Christian Chaplains IS fully recognized by the Veterans Administration. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens, have denominational endorsement by an approved endorser, Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education from a Department of Education approved program (Currently only ICPT and ACPE are approved sources), and they must have an MDiv or equivalent degree.
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Daniel J. Sparks, MDiv., APBCC-HPC
One of the things that I believe sets ACCC apart from every other chaplaincy professional organization is the sincere support and encouragement that is given in the board interview. In my interview, I had no doubt that the board members had my best interests in mind and truly wanted to support my ministry and development as a chaplain. (Personal statement, not a statement by the Veteran’s Administration)
Chaplain Rosaline Cobb, MDiv., BCCS/BCC
Chaplain, UF Health – North, Associate Pastor of Shabach Kingdom Fellowship
It is a pleasure to be a part of the growing ACCC and ICPT family for both learning and supervising. I am grateful and proud to serve as a board certified chaplain with this organization and apply what is imparted, not just in chaplaincy, but also in the sanctuary and beyond the four walls.
Chaplain John D. Hill, M.Div-C, BCCS
Chaplain, Tyson Foods & Deputy Division Chaplain, US Army Reserve & ICPT Supervisor
Serving as a chaplain in two different contexts outside of healthcare presented challenges in obtaining CPE. This professional chaplain association gave me the opportunity to take 8 units of CPE in my current ministry settings. ACCC also gave me a sense of validation that chaplain ministry outside of healthcare is valid. Learning about multiple chaplain settings while affirming the gifts God provides is refreshing. I highly recommend ACCC, and ICPT to anyone!
Rev. Richard DeFord, BCC/BCPC
Chaplain, Fitzgibbon Hospital/Fitzgibbon Mary Montgomery Hospice
ACCC provides a standardized pathway for obtaining board certification along with an incredibly affirming and instructive practice. A place where you are free to be who Christ called you to be, while also heavily focusing on the core tenets of patient-centered care and unconditional positive regard. A true blessing of an organization that affirms my faith while empowering me to affirm others of different faiths.
Father Robert Lyons, MDiv., BCC
Spiritual Care Manager The Eskenazi Health Center for Spiritual Care & Education
The ACCC is a fellowship in which I am empowered to provide care for all while standing in integrity as I serve, without manufactured tension or conflict. I am profoundly appreciative of the work of the ACCC and am proud to serve as a Board Certified Chaplain under the Association’s umbrella. My membership continues to open new doors for me professionally and enhances my value to my healthcare organization.
After months of hard work by the ACCC Board, the Veterans Administration has provided an official letter recognizing us as a board certifying body, enabling our chaplains to apply and hold position within the government run health system. This approval does require that the chaplain be a U.S. Citizen, hold an MDiv. degree or equivalent, […]
According to an article published by the Catholic Health Association of the United States,