Chaplaincy

Is an ordained minister, endorsed by his or her denomination and equipped by experience to offer confidential pastoral care and counseling.

Sees his or her work as representing God's care and concern for all people as they are.
Is a colleague of the local clergy; does not attempt to substitute for the pastor or the more traditional means of worship and pastoral care.

Is an interdenominational, ecumenical counseling ministry to people in business and industry, responding to individual and family needs, as well as work-life concerns such as job stress and career.
Is not a denominational promotion scheme, a preaching platform, a defense of paternalism, a labor or management tool, or competition for community services or agencies.
Is a preventive, as well as problem-solving, ministry and reaches out with concern to all people.
Is a carefully structured ministry of pastoral care conducted by carefully selected and trained ministers, working within the boundaries of cooperative and supportive business or industry