Chaplaincy

Chaplaincy Services

GTF's Chaplaincy Services is committed to fostering leadership excellence within the American Muslim community. We set high standards for leadership, offer education and training programs that help leaders meet them, and create guides, manuals and other resources that strengthen leadership skills. The service is a central hub for training chaplains, imams, youth and community leaders.

What guides us

Guiding principles

  • Respect for rights

    We honor the fundamental rights of all individuals, regardless of cultural, religious, national or gender differences.

  • Enhancing well-being

    We strive to improve the well-being of all members of society while opposing harmful and degrading practices.

  • Supporting civil institutions

    We support civic organizations and grassroots movements, both morally and logistically.

  • Combating bigotry

    We work with organizations fighting prejudice and injustice, and oppose distortion, abuse and unfair practices.

  • Encouraging a positive culture

    We promote a culture of enterprise, creative thinking and mutual support.

  • Fostering hope and empathy

    We nurture hope, empathy and trust, and work toward a more equitable future for all humanity.

  • Promoting responsible governance

    We advocate participatory governance and encourage involvement in projects that serve the public good.

Endorsement

Understanding endorsement

What an endorsement is

An official document affirming that a person is spiritually, doctrinally, educationally and professionally qualified to represent their faith community in specialized settings beyond the local masjid, particularly in religiously diverse settings.

What an endorsement is not

A letter of recommendation. Anyone, or any mosque, can write a recommendation, but only a recognized ecclesiastical endorsing agency such as GTF can issue a formal endorsement.

An endorsement is valid for a specific period and institution, and it can be withdrawn, for example if a chaplain fails to meet the standards of the profession or engages in unethical or criminal behavior. Endorsement keeps chaplains accountable to their faith community, with spiritual oversight and high standards of conduct.

Apply

How to apply

Applicants provide detailed background information, personal testimony, educational credentials and professional experience. Chaplaincy Services then interviews each candidate.

Send us

  1. The completed application form, signed and dated. Write "N/A" for anything that doesn't apply; incomplete applications are not accepted.
  2. Official transcripts of your highest degree. Foreign transcripts need a certified English translation and a report evaluating the credentials.
  3. Three letters of recommendation.
  4. An essay of 2 to 4 pages about your personal and family background.
Download the application

Mail or email everything to

The Good Tree Foundation
539 W. Commerce St #4515
Dallas, TX 75208
endorsement@goodtreefoundation.org

Questions? Email us or call (972) 454-0469.