Religious Professional Associations & Organizations

List of Religious Professional Associations & Organizations

The following List of Religious Professional Associations & Organizations features a compilation of membership-based organizations for religious professionals.

Joining professional associations is a great way to pursue professional development and connect with like-minded religious professionals. It also enhances your credentials on your Resume and LinkedIn profile.

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I recommend using this list as a starting point to identify organizations you’re interested in joining, then researching membership costs, eligibility, and how each aligns with your career goals.

Here’s the List:

• Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) is 5,000+ members serving chaplains in all types of health and human service settings.
• National Association for Lay Ministry (NALM) is a membership organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for lay ministers.
• National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) is a membership-based organization for catholic chaplains, pastoral care ministers, and other spiritual care professionals.
• National Association of Church Personnel Administrators (NACPA) provides leadership that models gospel values, promoting justice in the workplace.
• National Association of Diaconate Directors (NADD) is a membership-based organization dedicated to supporting diaconate directors, formation directors, and associate directors.
• North American Association of Synagogue Executives (NAASE) is dedicated to supporting the professional development of synagogue executives within the Conservative Jewish movement.
• The Church Network (TCN) is an association of churches and individuals which exists to connect, develop, and strengthen church leaders in administration.

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