Policy on Proselytizing

As chaplains, pastors, and spiritual care providers who work in secular settings, we are committed to honoring Christ in all that we do, serving people of every faith, background, and belief with compassion, respect, and integrity. We never set aside the Gospel in our work; rather, we take our cue from Scripture, remembering the call in 1 Peter 3:15 to “always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have, but do this with gentleness and respect.”

The emphasis here is "to anyone who asks you." We trust the Holy Spirit to open the door for Gospel conversations, and when such opportunities arise through genuine invitation or inquiry, we respond with clarity, humility, and grace. Our role is to provide spiritual care that honors the dignity and autonomy of every person, without pressuring, coercing, or manipulating anyone toward a particular decision, belief, political view, or cultural worldview.

We will not use our position to proselytize, recruit, or impose our faith, beliefs, or politics. Instead, we seek to live and serve in such a way that Christ is honored, the Gospel is evident primarily in our conduct, and God’s love is demonstrated through our words, actions, and presence.