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Embry, CEO of American Lubefast, reported [Our Chaplaincy
that since he implemented the chaplaincy Assistance Program]
program, his employee turnover rate and is an employee
product shrinkage (losses due to theft) assistance plan on
declined dramatically. He described the steroids.
Chaplaincy EAP as “an employee assistance
plan on steroids.”23 Tim Embry
CEO, American Lubefast
WE ARE NOT A CHURCH ORGANIZATION
Winning the Battle & the War at Work
As a for-profit business WPCS is not in the
business seeking donations, rather we are Today’s work climate of layoffs, downsizing,
present onsite to service the emotional and workplace shootings and mergers can be seen
spiritual needs of employees. An employer- as a battlefield for 21st-century employees. The
sponsored Chaplain Assistance Program need to respond to the spiritual needs of
(CAP) does not discourage or eliminate the employees and the frustrations that they take
need for someone to become involved in a home has become just a small portion of the
local church. At first glance, it may appear vague role that chaplains play. Following the
that chaplains are in a position to fill the role military chaplain model, corporate chaplains
of a pastor. To some, this may lead them to help companies and company employees win
discourage chaplaincy in the workplace through the ministry of being present onsite
because they do not want to eliminate the and being available to serve. Workplace
need that someone might have to develop a Chaplain Services, LLC help your company to
relationship with a local pastor or not only win the battle, but improve the
discourage involvement in a local church. company’s bottom line through employee
Unfortunately, this is a common satisfaction and productivity to win the War!
misconception that misinterprets the role of
the chaplain. The reality is that effective
chaplains encourage those they serve to
become actively involved in a supportive
faith community. The role of the chaplain is
not to replace any of the resources currently
provided by the community or the local
churches, but rather, chaplains see their job
as one in which they can encourage those
they serve to connect with the resources
they need and establish a spiritual support
network.