NACSW Mission Statement (revised August, 2004)

NACSW equips its members to integrate Christian faith and professional social work practice. 

1. How does your Christian faith relate to your social work practice? 

NACSW supports its members efforts to actively tap the resources of faith to become more effective and faithful social workers

2. Do you sometimes feel alone or isolated as a Christian in social work?

NACSW provides a variety of ways for Christians in social work throughout North America to connect and learn from one another. 

3. Do you believe that a Christian perspective is having a vital impact on the social work profession?

NACSW provides a faithful Christian voice and presence within the larger social work profession.

4. Where can the Church turn for resources for social ministry? 

NACSW provides professional support for congregations and faith-based organizations reaching out to meet the social service needs of people within their communities.

5. Do you wish there was a more effective way to network and share information with other Christian organizations, programs, and church social ministries committed to serving others in need?  

At NACSW, we believe there is! We invite you to become a member and work with us to become a more vital Christian presence in social work! 

History and Leadership

NACSW is an interdenominational and international organization which grew out of a series of annual conferences beginning in 1950. In 1954, NACSW was incorporated in the state of Illinois, in 1957 became the National Association of Christians in Social Work, and in 1984 adopted its present name.

Leadership is vested in a Board of Directors composed of at least twelve NACSW members elected by the membership for three-year terms. The Board employs a part- time executive director, who carries out the operations of the organization. NACSW is incorporated in the State of Illinois and registered as a foreign corporation in the State of Connecticut. It is exempt from federal income tax under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code.