Greetings
From Your
Abilene
Fire Department Chaplain
"Be
of good courage, and he shall strengthen your
heart, all ye that hope in the Lord." Psalm
31:24
Core
Values: Care, Compassion, Action
AFD
Chaplain Vision Statement:
"Singular devotion to God with un-compromised
service to all."
AFD
Chaplain Mission Statement:
"To provide interpersonal pastoral care and
innovative spiritual support to our Abilene Fire
Department family and those whom they serve."
Guiding
Principles:
 Faithfulness
to God and God's life-transforming message
 Facilitation
of individual religious traditions and practices
 Respect
for the right of others to hold individual beliefs
 Conversation,
cooperation, and collaboration with the
greater Abilene community of faith
 Commitment
to the highest standards of ethics, morality,
personal integrity, and professionalism in the
performance of duty
Functions of the AFD Chaplain
The Fire Chaplain:
Serves
the Fire Department and those whom they serve by
providing pastoral ministry and support
Advocates
the well-being of the whole firefighter;
physically, mentally, relationally, and
spiritually
Advises
the Fire Department chain-of-command to promote a
climate of excellence and integrity for those
serving as guardians of the public trust
Ensures
the free exercise of religion
Provides
a link to the greater Abilene faith community and
acts as a command liaison to communities,
organizations, and agencies
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