Networking • Associations • Organizations
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Networking • Associations • Organizations
(Local & Regional)
Resources for professional networking in the Cleveland/Chattanooga, TN area & surrounding region
See also:
- The TABS above: ► National & International Organizations / ► Christian Organizations
- Topic Guide: Careers (Networking–Internships–Volunteering)
Anthropology & Sociology (local/regional)
Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology Honor Society) – Lee University
Southern Anthropological Society (SAS)SAS provides resources and educational opportunities to anthropologists and anthropology students in the southeast US. The Society holds and annual conference and publishes an annual peer-reviews journal.
Chattanooga Area Psychotherapy Association (CAPA)The Chattanooga Area Psychotherapy Association is for professionals, including Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners who work in the behavioral health field. Throughout the year, they offer continuing education seminars and networking opportunities.
Chattanooga Association for Clinical Pastoral Care (CACPC)The Chattanooga Association for Clinical Pastoral Care offers programs of Clinical Pastoral Education through Erlanger Health System, Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation, and Hospice of Chattanooga. Alternate placement training sites are sometimes available, with Erlanger as the central site. CACPC is fully accredited to offer Level I/Level II Clinical Pastoral Education by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education.
Church of God Chaplaincy Commission (including LINKS to Chaplaincy Opportunities)The Chaplains Commission is the ministry of the Church of God that provides the official endorsement for ordained ministers to fill positions as Vocational Chaplains and certifies the training for Community Service Chaplains. Their website offers career information and links to opportunities for Vocational Chaplains and Community Service Chaplains.
Men's Ministry Network — Chattanooga, TNThe Men's Ministry Network seeks serve the local church by helping men become partners with their pastors, since pastors can't do it all and need the help of the men in the church to build each other up to be the husbands, fathers, workers, and friends God intends them to be.
Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA)SEPA is a regional psychological association affiliated with the American Psychological Association (APA). The purpose of SEPA is to advance psychology as a science, as a profession, and as a means of promoting human welfare. Their mission is to stimulate the exchange of scientific and professional ideas across the diverse areas of psychological inquiry and application.
Tennessee Association of School Psychologists (TASP)The purpose of TASP is to promote equitable and quality educational opportunities for all persons. Additionally, TASP strives to stimulate interest in and a better understanding of the role of psychology in the schools among professionals and other interested groups. They share ideas, techniques, and research which will help promote the professional competency and scientific growth of school psychologists. They also assist in the promotion of professional and ethical standards for the practice of school psychology in Tennessee.
Tennessee Psychological Association (TPA)TPA provides networking opportunities and resources for psychological professionals in Tennessee. The purpose of the Tennessee Psychological Association is to advance Psychology as a science, as a profession, and as a means of promoting human welfare.
Education (local/regional)
See Careers in Education for professional organizations, schools, and higher education institutions.
Georgia Psychological AssociationThe mission of the Georgia Psychological Association is to advance the profession of psychology in Georgia. It services as a resource and advocate for Georgia psychologists.
Prison Prevention Ministries (PPM) — Chattanooga, TNPPM is a regional prevention ministry for both inmates and youth. Volunteers, former and present staff members, and financial supporters share the Gospel message with those in prison and at-risk youth.
Social Work & Social Services (local/regional)
Leonard Center – Lee UniversityThe Leonard Center guides service-learning at Lee University. The Center seeks to prepare students for Christian citizenship through reflective community interactions that encourage a commitment to the ideals of service, benevolence, civic virtue, and social justice. The Leonard Center partners with various organizations to give students the opportunity to engage a high impact learning experience while promoting the mission of community organizations.- Service Clubs – Lee UniversityLee University offers a variety of social service clubs. For lists of Lee's student organizations, see the 'Service Council' (and) 'Spiritual Life' listings.
LIST — Family, Community, & Civic Organizations – Cleveland / Bradley County, TNA directory of area non-profit organizations — compiled by the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce.
LIST — Community Service Organizations – Chattanooga, TNChattanooga government's list of some organizations that offer volunteer opportunities.
LIST — 'Talent Development Directory' – Chattanooga Area Chamber of CommerceOffers links to organizations that provide the following services: • adult basic education • apprenticeship programs • continuing education • craft skills training • disabilities training • displaced workers • employers' customized training & management • English as a second language • entrepreneurial training • ex-offender placement (youth & adults) • Families First • GED preparation • industrial certificates • job skills training • Keytrain computer-based training program • literacy training • placement (blue collar, professional, & seniors) • soft-skills & work-ethics training (relationships in the workplace) • temporary employment • Ticket to Work (employment services for individuals with disabilities) • Welfare-To-Work • workforce development consultants • Workkeys job profiling & assessment • workplace accomodations • two-year degree programs • four-year degree programs • graduate degrees
The Caring Place – Cleveland, TNThe Caring Place is an ecumenical Christian, non-profit organization. Its mission is to model the love of Christ by addressing basic spiritual, physical and social needs of people in Bradley County, Tennessee.
CHATT Foundation / formerly: Chattanooga Community Kitchen – Chattanooga, TNThe CHATT Foundation's mission is to meet the most basic needs of hungry, homeless and vulnerable people in our community while offering a clear path to self-sufficiency. They seek to satisfy the spiritual and physical hunger of people in Chattanooga.
Services include: 3 meals-a-day feeding program • clothing, small household items, basic hygiene items • night shelter • MEDICAL SERVICES • job training and placement • recycling drop off center • family housing and learning center • housing • housing for persons with disabilities • full-service day center (showers, laundry, phones, mail, case managers). Funded by: Chattanooga Church Ministries, Inc.
Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition (CRHC)The Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition works to develop and facilitate community actions that move homeless individuals and families to self-sufficiency and permanent housing.
ESL Ministry (Hamilton County Baptist Association) – Chattanooga, TNProvides teacher training at headquarters, and student ESL classes throughout the community.
Habitat for Humanity of ClevelandSeeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland brings people together to build and repair homes, communities and hope. Many families in Bradley County are in need of decent and affordable housing.
La Paz ChattanoogaThe mission of La Paz (English: "peace") is to "guide, connect and strengthen Chattanooga's Latino community through Advocacy, Education, and Inclusion."
Operation Compassion – Cleveland, TNOperation Compassion is "A Ministry of Blessing." Sponsored by the Church of God (Cleveland, TN), their primary purpose is to mobilize churches, individuals, and community groups to provide food and basic necessities to those in crisis. They seek to care for those in need both internationally and here at home, networking with other organizations and corporate entities to respond to crises, as well as help individuals, families, and communities rebuild their lives.
Salvation Army – Cleveland, TNThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. They seek to: care for the poor, feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, cloth the naked, love the unlovable, and befriending the friendless.
Samaritan Center – Ooltewah, TNA ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the Samaritan Center is a community ministry that provides a variety of services, including: Help with utilities, rent, or life-sustaining medications • Food through their Community Food Pantry • Clothing, furniture, and household items through their thrift stores • Cleaning supplies and personal care products that cannot be purchased with food stamps • Layettes filled with necessities for newborns • School supplies • Christmas toys • Life coaching to help their clients take the next steps towards sustainability • Also, following a disaster. collects funds and donated goods for disaster response,
Tennessee Conference on Social Welfare (TCSW)Founded in 1913, the Tennessee Conference on Social Welfare (TCSW) is a statewide, private, and nonprofit agency, with the mission to be the preeminent catalyst for creating and fostering broad-based networks, connecting community stakeholders and policy makers for a better Tennessee.
Behavioral & Social Sciences Careers
Networking • Associations • Organizations
(National & International)
Resources for networking and career development through national & international professional organizations
See also:
- The TABS above: ► Local & Regional Organizations / ► Christian Organizations
- Topic Guide: Careers (Networking–Internships–Volunteering)
Anthropology & Sociology
- Anthropology professional organizations – Northern Illinois University Libraries
- Anthropology & archeology organizations & museums – Iowa State University Library
- Sociology professional associations – Cornell University Library
- Sociology organizations – Merrimack College: McQuade Library
- TABS above: ►'Christian Organizations' (and) ►'Local & Regional Organizations'
Counseling & Psychology
- American Psychological Association Directory
- Counseling & Family Therapy Organizations & Associations – Central Connecticut State University: Elihu Burritt Library
- Psychology & Related Organizations – Psychologist-License.com
- Psychology Organizations – Wikipedia
- Psychology Organizations & Conferences – Social Psychology Network
- TABS above: ►'Christian Organizations' (and) ►'Local & Regional Organizations'
Education
- Library guide: Careers in Education—Networking • Associations • Organizations
- TABS above: ►'Christian Organizations' (and) ►'Local & Regional Organizations'
Law & Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice Organizations & @ebsites – Americans for Effective Law Enforcement (AELE)
- Paralegal Organizations & Associations – Loyola University Chicago: Library School of Law
- Public Administration: National Organizations – Regent University Library
- TABS above: ►'Christian Organizations' (and) ►'Local & Regional Organizations'
Social Work & Social Services
- Domestic Violence: Websites & Other Resources – by Florida State University Libraries
- Emergency Preparedness & Response: Associations & Websites – George Washington University: Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library
- Websites for Social work – Cal Poly Humboldt Library
- Also tabs above: ►'Christian Organizations' (and) ►'Local & Regional Organizations'
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Behavioral & Social Sciences Careers:
Networking • Associations • Organizations
(Christian)
Resources for Christian professional networking
See also:
- The TABS above: ► Local & Regional Organizations / ► National & International Organizations
- Topic Guide: Careers (Networking–Internships–Volunteering)
Christian Organizations (all professions)
- Lee University Clubs and OrganizationsStudent organizations at Lee University, including these areas: Academic, Diversity, Ensemble, Greek Council, Recreational, Service Council, Social, and Spiritual LIfe.
CBMC (Christian Business Men's Connection) – Chattanooga Area & United StatesBased out of Chattanooga, TN. CBMC (Christian Business Men’s Connection) connects business and professional men to God and each other through Christian peer groups and one-on-one mentoring, so they become more like the men God designed them to be.
Chattanooga Association for Clinical Pastoral Care – Chattanooga AreaACPE is the standard-setting, accrediting and certifying agency nationally recognized for Clinical Pastoral Care by the U.S. Department of Education. The Association offers programs of Clinical Pastoral Education through Erlanger Health System, Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation, and Hospice of Chattanooga.CACPC is accredited to offer Level I/Level II Clinical Pastoral Education by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education.
Christian Business Network – InternationalCBN is a network of Christ-followers seeking to prosper in our professions, establish trustworthy connections, serve people with excellence, and maximize their God-given potential. They seek enable their members to become thoroughly equipped, well connected, and fully empowered to serve people and to represent Christ with integrity and excellence.- Church of God Chaplaincy Commission (including LINKS to Chaplaincy Opportunities) – Cleveland, TN Area and InternationalThe Chaplains Commission is the ministry of the Church of God that provides the official endorsement for ordained ministers to fill positions as Vocational Chaplains and certifies the training for Community Service Chaplains. Their website offers career information and links to opportunities for Vocational Chaplains and Community Service Chaplains.
Scenic City Women's Network – Chattanooga AreaLocated in Chattanooga, TN, SCWN's mission is to encourage, equip and energize today’s Christian working women to live their faith in the world.
Biblical Archaeology SocietyThe Biblical Archaeology Society is a nonprofit, nondenominational, educational organization dedicated to the dissemination of information about archaeology in the Bible lands. BAS educates the public about archaeology and the Bible through its bi-monthly magazine, Biblical Archaeology Review, web site, books and DVDs, and tours and seminars.
Christian Sociological AssociationCSA is a forum where Christian sociologists can explore the implications of the Christian faith for the thinking and doing of sociology • a place to engage in personal and professional development through concentrated discussion on the integration of the sociological vocation with the Christian calling • a unique opportunity for Christian fellowship with individuals who share our disciplinary commitment, which is both stimulating and supportive a network for Christian sociologists, allowing social support, collaboration, and dialogue.
Network of Christian AnthropologistsThe Network's mission is to provide a forum for those in professional anthropology who personally identify with a Christian tradition. They are ecumenical and nonpartisan. Although their mission is to help Christian anthropologists find one another, anthropologists of any faith and no faith are welcome to participate.
American Association of Christian CounselorsAACC is committed to assisting Christian counselors, the entire “community of care,” including licensed professionals, pastors, and lay church members with little or no formal training. It is their intention to equip clinical, pastoral, and lay care-givers with biblical truth and psychosocial insights that minister to hurting persons and helps them move to personal wholeness, interpersonal competence, mental stability, and spiritual maturity.
American Psychological Association Division 36 – Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality (various religions)The Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality is a division of the American Psychological Association that promotes psychological theory, research, and clinical practice to understand the significance of religion and spirituality in people's lives and in the discipline of psychology. The Society facilitates the interchange of ideas between science and clinical and applied practice, and seeks through its activities to increase public awareness of psychological dimensions of religion and spirituality. --The Society is nonsectarian and does not espouse or endorse any particular religious positions or beliefs.-- It welcomes psychologists and others from around the world interested in the psychology of religion and spirituality.
Christian Association for Psychological StudiesCAPS is a professional association and fellowship of psychologists, counselors, educators, marriage and family therapists, social workers, psychiatrists, professional and lay counselors, researchers, pastoral counselors, and students, who are united in their commitment to Christ and to professional excellence. It encourages in-depth consideration of therapeutic, research, theoretical, and theological issues and is a forum for creative new ideas.
Society for Christian PsychologyA division of the American Association of Christian Counselors, the Society for Christian Psychology exists to promote the development of a distinctly Christian psychology (including theory, research, and practice) that is based on a Christian understanding of human nature.
Education (Christian)
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society (Education Honor Society) – Lee University
American Association of Christian SchoolsThe AACS is an association of state associations—forty state, regional, and international associations working together to provide legislative oversight, to promote high quality Christian education programs, to encourage the goal of producing Christlike young people, and to provide related institutional and personnel services to their constituents. AACS schools are “educating for eternity.”
Association of Christian Schools InternationalACSI provides global leaders spiritual mentorship, training, resources, and encouragement. These worldwide offices support the Christian school movement in their areas. CSI membership connects schools with a community of Christian educators, along with tools, services, and professional development opportunities.
Council for Christian Colleges & UniversitiesThe Council for Christian Colleges & Universities is a higher education association Christian institutions around the world. CCCU institutions are accredited, comprehensive colleges and universities whose missions are Christ-centered and rooted in the historic Christian faith. Most also have curricula rooted in the arts and sciences. The CCCU’s mission is to advance the cause of Christ-centered higher education and to help their institutions transform lives by faithfully relating scholarship and service to biblical truth.
Christian Law Association (CLA)CLA provides free legal assistance to Bible-believing churches and Christians who are experiencing difficulty in practicing their religious faith because of governmental regulation, intrusion, or prohibition in one form or another.
Christian Legal Aid"Seeking justice with the love of God through enabling and encouraging the provision of Christian legal aid and assistance to the poor and needy"
Christian Legal Society (CLS)CLS defends the religious liberties of all Americans in the legislatures and the courts and serves those most in need in our society through Christian Legal Aid. They seek to inspire, encourage, and equip Christian lawyers and law students, both individually and in community, to proclaim, love, and serve Jesus Christ through the study and practice of law, the provision of legal assistance to the poor and needy, and the defense of the inalienable rights to life and religious freedom.
Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers – USA — headquarters Chattanooga, TNFCPO-USA seeks to reach the law enforcement community in the USA for Christ. Through active local chapters, it develops a Christian mindset in peace officers using biblical truths to transform their lives, families, and communities.
Social Work & Social Services (Christian)
- Service Clubs – Lee UniversityLee University offers a variety of social service clubs. For lists of Lee's student organizations, see the 'Service Council' (and) 'Spiritual Life' listings.
Social Service Clubs at Lee UniversityLee University provides a variety of social service clubs. For lists of Lee's student organizations, see the 'Social Service Clubs' (and) 'Spiritual Clubs' listings on Lee University's website.
North American Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW)The North American Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW) equips their members to integrate Christian faith and professional social work practice. Members of NACSW represent a rich diversity of Christian denominations and traditions.
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