Objectives
The Marsh Institute for Chaplains’ mission is to work collaboratively to equip, support, and advocate for chaplains in diverse and global settings. Through partnerships, its vision is to enhance the competency and effectiveness of chaplains worldwide.
The Marsh Institute for Chaplains accomplishes its mission and vision through four objectives: collaborate, equip, support, and advocate.

Collaborate

We collaborate with seminaries, institutions, and organizations across many denominations. By forming strategic domestic and international partnerships, we leverage collective expertise and resources to enhance the training and support available to chaplains. These efforts allow us to create a robust network of educational and professional opportunities, ensuring that chaplains from all faith traditions are well-equipped to meet the needs of the communities they serve.

Equip

Within The Marsh Institute, we plan to establish a Center of Excellence for Chaplain Resources to develop and provide cutting-edge educational resources and training materials based on research and best practices. The Marsh Institute will share this extensive repository of educational resources and support chaplaincy as an essential profession worldwide through strategic partnerships. By leveraging the expertise of many professional chaplains and organizations, this effort will serve as a hub for developing and disseminating comprehensive chaplaincy curricula. We will make these curricula and resources widely available to seminaries and institutions worldwide that teach and train students about chaplaincy. Our desire is not to control the institutional process but to enhance chaplains’ competence. By providing access to high-quality educational resources, including master’s and doctoral-level curricula, online resources, publications, workshops, seminars, certification courses, and interactive learning tools, we will empower future chaplains with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their roles. This effort will also address the unique challenges faced by chaplains in various environments, ensuring they are well-prepared to serve with competence and compassion, no matter where they are in the world.

Support

We prioritize the well-being of those who serve and understand chaplaincy’s demands and emotional toll. The Marsh Institute for Chaplains creates a nurturing community through webinars, conferences, and networking where chaplains can find encouragement, share experiences, and seek guidance. Through strategic partnerships, our support will extend globally, ensuring chaplains everywhere have access to the resources they need to thrive.

Advocate/Promote

Chaplain ministry is generally misunderstood by the public and within denominations that support chaplains. We are committed to educating the public and elevating the influential role of chaplains within broader societal and organizational contexts. This advocacy and promotion raises awareness of
the importance of chaplaincy. It may also influence institutional decisions, promote viability, and secure resources that enable chaplains to perform their duties effectively. Combining our voices with others will help chaplains receive the recognition and support they deserve domestically and internationally.