New York, was the first to host the first presidential inauguration of the first champion for CHAPLAINS —George Washington.

Now, quite honorably, New York is the home of the first school chaplain-graduate from the National School Chaplain Association!

New York is known for being the first in epic categories. The first United States Capital and the first premier financial center (NYSE and Nasdaq). Innovations sprang forth like the Otis elevators and the first passenger steamboat, to name only a few of many more that made America great.

For innovation and leadership of such a world renown epicenter to continue and survive requires vision and inspiration, which starts at school.

This is why school chaplaincy is so critical. Faith based support has shown to increase confidence, interpersonal relationships, creativity, mutual respect, productivity, stewardship of property, love for country, merit-based work ethics, joy hope and peace. These foundations have been slipping in recent years, but are critical for an atmosphere for ingenuity, academic successes and a stable and thriving society.

The full article is found on the editorial page under news and media tab of The National School Chaplains Association Website, www.nsca.global

This will be of interest to advocates for civilian and military chaplains, faith groups, philanthropists, educators, schools, parents, foster parents, foundations for the underserved youth, student advocates, legislators, Congress and religious liberty advocates.

Prior to enrolling in the NSCA Academy, it's newest chaplain gained decades of well-rounded education and experience in ministry, working as a nurse and as a masters prepared social worker; bringing students and teachers through their darkest storms.

Civilian Chaplain Care is vital in all sectors where stress and danger lurks. Unfortunately, this can happen anywhere —even in the schools.

This matters because, the presence of a chaplain specifically trained for the school environment (including crises like active shooter, stop the bleed, threat assessment, and prevention) demonstrates why more and more are recognizing the value and demand for faith-based care. This speaks for itself.

According to the quote from the Military Chaplaincy Review (2024) "Practical reasons for assigning chaplains to regiments and later, to brigades included the roles eighteenth-century clergy played in educational, social and moral leadership in civilian and military organizations."

Proponents of chaplaincy were marked by divine protection. George Washington had four bullet holes in his coat and two horses shot from under him, yet remained alive. Risking their lives for others, surviving bullets; both he and President Trump recognized the importance of the religious freedoms that America was built upon and thusly sustain as one nation under God.

New York is a leader of opportunity! In a world focused on inclusivity, school chaplaincy should not be excluded. The “Big Apple” has a chance to choose the fruit of a stable society. The vibrancy and freedoms that birthed New York, as the first epicenter, was built upon the kind of faith and the backs of its original forerunners, and with God’s blessing.

In discussing the article, author, Dorothy Kozar, Editorial Contributor at National School Chaplain Association said: “Endorsed chaplain care is spreading across America. You can collaborate with NSCA to build something transformative for a productive, joyful and stable society.

Any school district in the United States can hire a certified chaplain. The authority already exists at the local level. The constitutionality of chaplains was decided 250 years ago.”

Regular readers of NSCA find the familiar tone as; 'Non-confrontational, but compelling for a call to action.'

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They invite a fresh look at all sides of the issue simply because dialog dispels misconceptions and accomplishes important things that otherwise would be lost. It's an opportunity to become better together! View the full article on the National School Chaplains Association website's editorial page of News and Media at https://www.nsca.global National School Chaplain Association City: Norman Address: PO Box 720746 Website: https://www.campuschaplains.org

Announcing First School Chaplain from New York, Certified by NSCA