Experience impactful spiritual support provided by Chaplains to our communities and first responders. The First Responders Chaplain Association (FRCA) sets the benchmark for chaplain training and support, emphasizing moral excellence, advanced training, and effective communication. Join us in establishing and enhancing robust chaplaincy programs in every first responder and community agency. Explore the role of a chaplain and unite with like-minded professionals for mutual learning and growth.
Chaplains serve in diverse sectors such as military, healthcare, prisons, education, transportation, emergency services, government, disaster relief, sports, social movements, and community organizations. Whether leading congregations or volunteering alongside other roles, chaplains contribute to various settings. Full-time opportunities for spiritual care providers are prevalent in healthcare, military, corrections, higher education, and corporate environments.
Chaplains provide compassionate presence to vulnerable people in crisis and in need of spiritual care. The work varies significantly by the setting in which chaplains work. Read More
If you are considering a career as a chaplain, here are some points to help you reflect on whether becoming a chaplain is the right path for you. Read More
The First Responders Chaplain Association, Inc was established in May 2021. The purpose of the F.R.C.A. is to seek, train, and ordain God fearing men and women who have received the calling to serve in the community, outside of the traditional setting of a church. Chaplaincy is a ministry of presence. A chaplain is a servant of God called to represent him in one of the most diverse societies in our nation’s history. This involves going to wherever is needed, seeking the lonely and the forgotten, desiring the desirable and sharing Jesus Christ’s story of love and redemption for the world. Read More
As we reflect on the achievements of 2024, we are thrilled to share the remarkable success of the Outreach Program at the First Responders Chaplain Association (FRCA). This year has been transformative for our community, marked by impactful initiatives and heartfelt connections that have strengthened our mission to support first responders and their families. Read More
The Spirit of the Lord Jehovah is upon me, because Jehovah hath anointed me to announce glad tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and opening of the prison to them that are bound” Isaiah 61:1
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A police, firefighter and EMS chaplain serves as a support system for law enforcement and fire responders in times of crisis. They represent all faiths and are fully certified, and ordained.
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For immediate access to routine or crisis services, please call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225. GCAL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to help you or someone you care for in a crisis. GCAL professionals will:
