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Purpose
The purpose of APECCS is to engage in [1]
research, [2] education and training. [3] pastoral care and culsultation, and [4] the empowerment of individuals and institutions
in the enterprise and the proactice of ministry. We practice a philosophy of respect for and value of all of God's people
as having worth and meaning. We commit ourselves to fostering the well being of all people, and especially the marginal
and pewerless people of society. through the principles of honesty, justice, and benevolence.
We do not expect to
save the world; however we recognize that many people desire of benefits of pastoral care and the belonging that comes in
a worshiping community. We try to address thtese needs through a process of theoretical education and hands-on experience
in pastoral care. Using the process of Spiritual Alignment (AS), we address the issues of spiritual and personal development
and pastoral care, be referring Associates to a variety of churches and agencies which are dedicated to serving the poor and
needy, the homeless, the addicted, those living with HIV/AIDS and other debilitating situations. It is not just this
population that we are called by God to serve; we also serve the elderly, feeable, and those challenged by constant chages
of life. Our Associates cover clinical settings which often cannot aford the cost of pastoral care, but when which are
eager to receive the presence and relationship of the Associates.
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