Striving to Meet the Needs of a Growing Profession: Envisioning the Evolution of AMC
AMC Professional Development WebinarJune 17, 2014
Vice-President for Healthcare ChaplainsWebsite Manager
Ibrahim Jarrod Long, MA, GC
Striving to Meet the Needs of a Growing Profession: Envisioning the Evolution of AMC
Part I: Exploring AMC’s Purpose, Mission &
Vision
Formed in 2011 Established by-laws and code of ethics Created website (twice revised) Co-Hosted Annual Conferences with ISF and MECC Received Non-Profit charitable status Hosted officer retreat Provided several reflections online Provided announcement for Jobs Helped advocate for the profession through officers providing
workshops and providing information on the website Provided resources free and open to the public and divided by
field of practice. Worked with prison group to provide Islamic resources to
prisoners on electronic devices
Sample of Accomplishments
1. Purpose: Why do we do what we do?
2. Mission: What do we do and for whom do we do it?
3. Vision: How are we working (or hope to work) to achieve our goals?
PurposeThe Association of Muslim Chaplains (AMC) supports and promotes the
professional development of Muslims who provide spiritual care and counsel as chaplains and/or religious counselors in Muslim communities and in public and private institutions in the United States.
MissionOur mission is to provide mutual support and nurturance for Muslims
who are facilitating and providing spiritual care, counseling, and Islamic services in the community or in public and private institutions.
VisionOur vision is to serve Allah (God) through facilitating and providing
spiritual care, counseling, and Islamic services to all persons on the basis of compassion, neighborly kindness, and community service as emphasized in our Islamic tradition according to the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
AMC Purpose, Mission & Vision
PurposeThe Association of Muslim Chaplains (AMC) supports and promotes the
professional development of Muslims who provide spiritual care and counsel as chaplains and/or religious counselors in Muslim communities and in public and private institutions in the United States.
MissionOur mission is to provide mutual support and nurturance for Muslims
who are facilitating and providing spiritual care, counseling, and Islamic services in the community or in public and private institutions.
VisionOur vision is to serve Allah (God) through facilitating and providing
spiritual care, counseling, and Islamic services to all persons on the basis of compassion, neighborly kindness, and community service as emphasized in our Islamic tradition according to the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
AMC Purpose, Mission & Vision
Why?
What?For Whom?
How?
Mission
The Association of Professional Chaplains promotes quality chaplaincy care through advocacy, education, professional standards and service to its members.
Vision Strengthen the multifaith and multicultural professional competency
of chaplains. Empower chaplains to demonstrate quality outcomes to those whom
they serve. Demonstrate the distinctive value of professional chaplaincy, which
can be understood by external stakeholders. Collaborate with accrediting and hiring institutions, as well as other
organizations with which we have a common interest, in order to promote professional chaplaincy.
Example from APC
Striving to Meet the Needs of a Growing Profession: Envisioning the Evolution of AMC
Part II: Accomplishments & Areas for Growth
OfficialWebsite
Provide Membership
Offer Endorsement/Certification
Provide Job
Postings
Advocate at an
Institutional Level
Provide Continuing Education
Provide Annual
Conference
Code of
Ethics
Offer Recordings
of Conferences
and Seminars
AMC X X - X - + + X -
APC X X X X ? X X X X
NAJC X X X X X X X X -
NACC X X X - - - ? X -
Comparing to APC & Other Associations
Comparing to APC & Other Associations
Mission Statement
Promotes CPE
programs
Provides History
Encourages people to enter field
Promote Volunteers
Offers Awards
Contribute to Journal
Offer Newsletter
Provides Resources
AMC + - X - - - - - X
APC X X X X X X X X X
NAJC X ? X - - ? X X X
NACC X X X X X X - - X
Endorsement/Certification Job Advocation for Members Recordings of Seminars, Conferences Encourage CPE training and education Provide online advice for those interested in
chaplaincy and how to get involved Celebrate our volunteers/ board members Provide Awards Contribute to a Journal Provide Newsletter
Potential Areas for Growth
1. Setting professional standards2. Encouraging professional education and
increasing in our output3. Advocating for our profession and
members at the institutional level4. Recognizing the work of those contributing
to the goals of AMC (officers, members, researchers, service providers)
Overall Growing Edge
So, what should AMC do?
What should be our AMC vision for the future?
1. To set professional chaplaincy standards2. Promote continuing professional education3. Advocate for our members and the
profession at the institutional level4. Recognize the work of those contributing
to the mission of AMC and the field of Muslim chaplaincy in general.
AMC Vision Revised
PurposeThe Association of Muslim Chaplains (AMC) supports and promotes the
professional development of Muslims who provide spiritual care and counsel as chaplains and/or religious counselors in Muslim communities and in public and private institutions in the United States.
MissionOur mission is to provide mutual support and nurturance for Muslims
who are facilitating and providing spiritual care, counseling, and Islamic services in the community or in public and private institutions.
Vision (revised)1. To set professional chaplaincy standards2. Promote continuing education3. Advocate for our members and the profession at the institutional
level4. Recognize the work of those contributing to the mission of AMC
and the field of Muslim chaplaincy in general.
AMC Purpose, Mission & Vision
PurposeThe Association of Muslim Chaplains (AMC) supports and promotes the
professional development of Muslims who provide spiritual care and counsel as chaplains and/or religious counselors in Muslim communities and in public and private institutions in the United States.
MissionOur mission is to provide mutual support and nurturance for Muslims
who are facilitating and providing spiritual care, counseling, and Islamic services in the community or in public and private institutions.
Vision (revised)1. To set professional chaplaincy standards2. Promote continuing education3. Advocate for our members and the profession at the institutional
level4. Recognize the work of those contributing to the mission of AMC
and the field of Muslim chaplaincy in general.
AMC Purpose, Mission & Vision
Why?
What?For Whom?
How?
PurposeThe Association of Muslim Chaplains (AMC) supports and promotes the
professional development of Muslims who provide spiritual care and counsel as chaplains and/or religious counselors in Muslim communities and in public and private institutions in the United States.
Mission (replaced with “Purpose”)The Association of Muslim Chaplains (AMC) supports and promotes the
professional development of Muslims who provide spiritual care and counsel as chaplains and/or religious counselors in Muslim communities and in public and private institutions in the United States.
Vision (revised)1. To set professional chaplaincy standards2. Promote continuing education3. Advocate for our members and the profession at the institutional
level4. Recognize the work of those contributing to the mission of AMC and
the field of Muslim chaplaincy in general.
AMC Mission & VisionRevised
Why?
What?For Whom?
How?
Mission The Association of Muslim Chaplains (AMC) supports and
promotes the professional development of Muslims who provide spiritual care and counsel as chaplains and/or religious counselors in Muslim communities and in public and private institutions in the United States.
Vision1. To set professional chaplaincy standards2. Promote continuing education3. Advocate for our members and the profession at the
institutional level4. Recognize the work of those contributing to the
mission of AMC and the field of Muslim chaplaincy in general.
AMC Mission & VisionRevised
Mission The Association of Muslim Chaplains (AMC) supports and
promotes the professional development of Muslims who provide spiritual care and counsel as chaplains and/or religious counselors in Muslim communities and in public and private institutions in the United States.
Vision1. To set professional chaplaincy standards 2. Promote continuing education3. Advocate for our members and the profession at the
institutional level4. Recognize the work of those contributing to the
mission of AMC and the field of Muslim chaplaincy in general.
AMC Mission & VisionRevised
What?For Whom?
How?
Striving to Meet the Needs of a Growing Profession: Envisioning the Evolution of AMC
Part III: AMC’s Vision for the Future
Mission The Association of Muslim Chaplains (AMC) supports and
promotes the professional development of Muslims who provide spiritual care and counsel as chaplains and/or religious counselors in Muslim communities and in public and private institutions in the United States.
Vision1. To set professional chaplaincy standards2. Promote continuing education3. Advocate for our members and the profession at the
institutional level4. Recognize the work of those contributing to the
mission of AMC and the field of Muslim chaplaincy in general.
AMC Mission & VisionRevised
Envisioning the Future of AMC
1- Set Professional Standards Provide certification on par with standards set
by APC, NAJC, NACC Provide specialized certifications in particular
fields of chaplaincy Create “Endorsed Member” position
(recognizing ISNA and MECC) Develop and provide list of expected
competencies for Islamic chaplaincy Set a minimum amount of CPE units to join as
Regular member
2- Promote Continuing Education Increase number of seminars and/or provide
video and/or audio recordings of them Partner with Islamic and Chaplaincy education
institutions for training Advertise chaplaincy training opportunities
3- Advocate for Members & Profession
Write to colleges, prisons, hospitals hiring for Muslim Chaplains and encourage them to hire members
Place officers as representatives in other groups (APC, CASC)
Provide lectures and workshops upon request Provide courses on developing one’s
interview skills and resume
4- Recognize and Reward Provide awards for
◦ Excellence in Islamic Spiritual Care Service,
◦ Dedication in Office, and ◦ Contribution to the Field
Striving to Meet the Needs of a Growing Profession: Envisioning the Evolution of AMC
Thank you!Vice-President for Healthcare Chaplains
Website ManagerIbrahim Jarrod Long, MA, GC
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