Chaplains Corner
FBINAA Spiritual Leadership Network
In March of 2022, we announced the creation of the FBI National Academy Associates’ Spiritual Leadership Network (SLN).
We are pleased that several chapters have now appointed a chapter chaplain who serves the spiritual needs of their chapter membership and is actively working the National Board Chaplain. Our hope is to continue developing a national network of volunteers who serve in an official or unofficial capacity as clergy, chaplain, minister, or spiritual leader for their state and/or international chapters. The need for us to unite in a spiritual way is so particularly important today. Connecting our state and international chapters’ spiritual leaders with the National Office Team will bring support to those in need more efficiently, unite us in spiritual thought and prayer, and bring us closer together in times of celebration and in times of need. The chapters’ participation is voluntary, but our hope is that our network is large enough to serve the needs of the FBINAA.
- The mission of the FBINAA Spiritual Leadership Network is to support FBINAA Chapters, members, and their families and provide faith-based resources during times of need and in moments of joy and celebration.
- Our hope is to develop a national network of volunteers who serve in an official or unofficial capacity as clergy, chaplain, minister, or spiritual leader for their state and/or international chapters.
- Connecting our state and international chapters’ spiritual leaders with the National Office Team will bring support to those in need more efficiently, unite us in spiritual thought and prayer, and bring us closer together in times of celebration and in times of need.
- Chapters’ participation is voluntary, but our hope is that our network is large enough to serve the needs of the FBINAA membership.
The duties of the Chapter Chaplains may include:
- Giving a prayer at Chapter meetings.
- Conducting the Memory Table Ceremony at state re-trainer conferences.
- Responding to our members and their families in time of need and sending condolences when one of our own has passed.
- Attending promotional and graduation ceremonies when called upon.
- Attending births and birthdays or other celebrations the chapter might support.
- Attending workshops, training, and monthly meetings with the National Board.
Together, we can build a strong and caring network that can better serve the spiritual needs of our membership. We hope all of you can contribute and take part in this wonderful initiative to make it a meaningful resource.
If your Chapter has someone who now or might serve as a spiritual leader and wants to take part in the SLN, please tell us or click the link below to fill out the application. All applications will be reviewed by the National Board for approval.
Note: Chapter endorsement is required.
For more information contact our National Board Chaplain Mike Hardee at 904-463-2657 or mhardee@fbinaa.org