Chaplaincy Endorsement Commission — Organization Profile
The Chaplaincy Endorsement Commission (CEC) is an endorsing agency connected with the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. The CEC provides ecclesiastical endorsement and ongoing pastoral care for chaplains and ministry counselors who serve in settings where endorsement is commonly required or requested—such as the military, hospitals and hospice care, prisons and corrections, and other institutional or corporate environments.
CEC’s administrative contact information lists a mailing address in Vint Hills, Virginia, and the commission supports chaplains who serve across a wide range of “using agencies.” Rather than operating as a local church or a direct-service program, the CEC’s primary function is to maintain an official relationship with endorsed chaplains, confirming their standing and alignment with the faith community they represent while they minister in specialized contexts.
A clear part of the organization’s work is establishing shared expectations for those it endorses. The CEC publishes “Common Points of Shared Faith,” outlining theological commitments and ministry posture expected of endorsed chaplains and counselors, including a commitment to serve broadly while representing the convictions and heritage of Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. This document helps define what endorsement means in practice—both accountability and unity of representation.
CEC also maintains application and policy materials for those seeking endorsement. The organization provides forms and guidance for chaplaincy endorsement, including materials for chaplain candidates, covenant agreements, and policies for different categories of chaplaincy service (including military and civilian/institutional contexts). These resources reflect a structured process designed to support chaplains before and during service, as well as to clarify standards and requirements.
People can engage with the CEC in several practical ways. Prospective chaplains and candidates can begin by reviewing the shared faith statement and then using the organization’s application materials and requirements to pursue endorsement. Churches and ministry partners can support the work through giving—either by mailing contributions or using the commission’s online giving portal—helping sustain endorsement administration and chaplain care. The CEC also publishes newsletters that highlight updates and items of interest related to chaplain ministry.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.cec-chap.org/
- Commissioners: https://www.cec-chap.org/commmissioners
- Executive Director Bio: https://www.cec-chap.org/dr-kal-mcalexander-bio
- Common Points of Shared Faith (PDF): https://www.cec-chap.org/_files/ugd/14ade1_dd189af1656541f29c51616f51e34697.pdf
- Endorsement Application (PDF): https://www.cec-chap.org/_files/ugd/14ade1_c2f20a781fd34760bee7b6a49b6daba0.pdf
- Endorsement Requirements (PDF): https://www.cec-chap.org/_files/ugd/14ade1_0311f71e826749438ca7e2b3ecf3a273.pdf
- Newsletters: https://www.cec-chap.org/newsletters
- Donate Page: https://www.cec-chap.org/donate
- Give Online (Pushpay): https://pushpay.com/g/cecchap
Contact Information
- Email: ch********@***il.com
- Phone: 703-965-1495
- Mailing address: P.O. Box 861571, Vint Hills, VA 20187
Socials
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/100838700063022/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZq9HBG4hb_NSJc9dtDyIyQ
Leadership
- Dr. Kal McAlexander — Executive Director
- Tom Ellsworth — President (Commissioners)
- J. Tom Burbrink — Treasurer
