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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.
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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
Chaplain, Fitzgibbon Hospital/Fitzgibbon Mary Montgomery Hospice
As a community pastor in ministry for 30 years, I thought I was doing great in providing care. It wasn’t until I received CPE from the Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training (ICPT) and associated with this group of men and women that I learned my care could be so much deeper and transformative for my patients and coworkers. This organization is truly a Godsend.
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.
In October 2020, the Veteran’s Administration revised their requirements for spiritual care providers/chaplains going forward. This change required modifications to our existing certification structure so that our chaplains can apply for chaplain positions within the VA and the Department of Defense. Effective, January 14, 2021, Board Certified Chaplains with ACCC will be required to a)provide […]
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