Striving to Meet the Needs of a Growing Profession:

Envisioning the Evolution of AMC AMC Professional Development Webinar

June 17, 2014

Vice-President for Healthcare Chaplains

Website 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 Manager

Ibrahim Jarrod Long, MA, GC