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EICCA

Ebenezer International Community Chaplains Association

Bringing the presence of Christ to every community through compassion, service, and excellence.

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Who we are

The Ebenezer International Community Chaplains Association (EICCA) is a community-focused chaplaincy organization committed to equipping, developing, and supporting chaplains who have been called to serve individuals, families, churches, institutions, and communities.

EICCA seeks to bring the presence of Christ to every community through compassion, service, spiritual care, ethical leadership, and excellence.

Our chaplains are prepared to minister in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, hospice care, correctional facilities, law enforcement agencies, and other community environments.

We believe that effective chaplaincy requires both spiritual preparation and professional responsibility. Therefore, EICCA emphasizes continuing education, ethical conduct, confidentiality, accountability, leadership development, community outreach, and compassionate care.

Our vision

“To bring the presence of Christ to every community through compassion, service, and excellence.”

EICCA envisions a united body of spiritually mature and professionally prepared chaplains, equipped to serve diverse communities with:

  • Compassion and understanding
  • Spiritual maturity
  • Integrity and humility
  • Professional excellence
  • Ethical responsibility
  • Respect for every person
  • Commitment to community service
  • A heart devoted to prayer and spiritual care
  • Readiness to respond to people in times of crisis, grief, need, and transition

Our vision is to see chaplains positioned and prepared to serve wherever there is a need for spiritual support, compassionate presence, encouragement, and community care.

Our mission

The mission of EICCA is to equip, develop, and mobilize chaplains to provide compassionate spiritual care and meaningful community service while maintaining high standards of ethical, professional, and spiritual conduct.

We fulfill this mission by:

  1. 1Providing continuing education and professional development.
  2. 2Developing spiritually mature and accountable chaplain leaders.
  3. 3Providing training in spiritual care, crisis response, and community ministry.
  4. 4Encouraging prayer, Bible study, fasting, and spiritual preparation.
  5. 5Supporting chaplains through mentorship and leadership development.
  6. 6Promoting community outreach and service.
  7. 7Encouraging ministries that serve vulnerable and underserved populations.
  8. 8Establishing standards of confidentiality, ethical conduct, and professional boundaries.
  9. 9Promoting accountability among chaplains and district leadership.
  10. 10Fostering unity and collaboration throughout the organization.
  11. 11Preparing chaplains to serve in hospitals, hospice care, correctional facilities, law enforcement agencies, nursing homes, and other community settings.
  12. 12Representing Christ through compassionate service and respectful care.

Our core values

Faith

We recognize that prayer, Scripture, spiritual preparation, and dependence on God are foundational to effective chaplaincy.

Compassion

We serve people with empathy, kindness, dignity, and understanding, especially in times of crisis, grief, illness, hardship, and transition.

Service

We believe chaplaincy is a ministry of presence and action. We seek opportunities to serve individuals and communities through practical assistance, outreach, prayer, and encouragement.

Integrity

We expect chaplains and leaders to conduct themselves with honesty, responsibility, humility, and accountability.

Excellence

We are committed to continuous learning, preparation, professionalism, and excellence in every area of chaplaincy service.

Respect

We honor the dignity and worth of every person and strive to provide care without discrimination or inappropriate judgment.

Confidentiality and ethical responsibility

We recognize the importance of protecting personal information, maintaining appropriate boundaries, practicing confidentiality, and complying with applicable ethical and professional standards.

Unity

We believe effective ministry requires cooperation among chaplains, district leaders, organizational leadership, churches, institutions, and community partners.

Leadership

We develop leaders who are spiritually grounded, professionally prepared, accountable, and committed to serving others.

Community

We strive to be present where people live, work, worship, recover, grieve, and face difficult circumstances.

Our commitment

EICCA is committed to developing chaplains who are prepared not only to minister to people, but also to serve people appropriately and effectively.

We are committed to combining:

  • Faith
  • Training
  • Compassion
  • Ethics
  • Service
  • Leadership
  • Excellence

Our goal is to prepare chaplains who can enter difficult situations with a compassionate presence, provide appropriate spiritual support, serve with professionalism, and demonstrate the love of Christ through their words, actions, and service.

EICCA

Equipping Chaplains.

Serving Communities.

Bringing the Presence of Christ.

Gallery

Moments of service, training, and community from our chaplains.

EICCA Chaplaincy