Nam Guardian Angel IFOC Charter

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Nam Guardian Angel IFOC Charter
by Chaplain Kathie

Nam Guardian Angel is trilled to become a Charter of the International Fellowship of Chaplains.

The International Fellowship of Chaplains, Inc. (IFOC) is a non profit, providing training, recognition, certification and information in the varied areas of Chaplaincy. We also interface with the secular and ministry worlds for the purpose of promoting tolerance and understanding, as well as, provide professional, trained and dedicated Chaplains in the various fields of need.

The work of the Chaplain differs greatly from the work of the Pastorate. The Pastor cares for the Spiritual needs of the congregation; whereas, the Chaplain must care for the needs of the Secular World as well.

There are several fields of Chaplaincy, some of which are easily recognized. Others are not. The IFOC endorses all types of Chaplains and recognizes the need for Credentialed Coverage. Some Chaplaincy areas of note are, Police, Fire, Hospital, Jail, Industrial, Transportation, Search & Rescue, Sports, Collegiate, Hospice, Nursing Home, Motor Cycle, and the list goes on. All are valid in scope and design. All need Education, Credentials & Guidance to do the work their hearts desire. www.ifoc.org

My heart was tugged by veterans in 1982 when I met a Vietnam veteran I ended up marrying. I've been doing this every since. In 2004 my family moved from Massachusetts to Florida partly so that I could focus more on the needs of veterans. Before 2001, it was a matter of trying to reach the Vietnam veterans and their families so they understood what PTSD was. They lacked information they needed to begin to heal. After the attacks of 9-11, I knew that PTSD issues would only increase and no one seemed to be ready for any of it.
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