The National Association of VA Chaplains

MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION

The National Association of Veterans Affairs Chaplains
(NAVAC) is a professional organization comprised of
Chaplains in the Department of Veterans Affairs and its
affiliates. In carrying out the ideal expressed by Abraham Lincoln, “To Care for Him Who Shall Have Borne the
Battle,” the Mission of NAVAC is the pursuit of excellence
in providing pastoral care for veteran patients, their families,
as well as the health care team. In order to accomplish its
Mission, NAVAC provides opportunities for continuing education in pastoral care; serves as a certifying body;
and serves as an advocate in seeking to encourage professional collegiality, personal growth, and the
professional development of VA Chaplains.

OBJECTIVES OF NAVAC

• Build a sense of community and identity among VA
  Chaplains and affiliates in a pluralistic,
  multidisciplinary setting.
   
• Encourage research and publication by VA
  Chaplains for the enhanced pastoral care of
  VA patients.
   
• Provide a journal of professional interest dealing
  with current issues in health and spiritual care for
  VA Chaplains.
   
• Develop meaningful approaches to significant
  multidisciplinary patient care.
   
• Support professional training and continuing
  education for all Chaplains.
   
• Work with other professional groups in areas of
  mutual concern to all Chaplains.
   
• Provide Chaplain certification and promote pastoral
  care standards of the highest quality.