​"For over 20 years, I served as a hospice and hospital chaplain, witnessing the profound challenges individuals and their families face in navigating the complexities of healthcare. Too often, patients are swept along by the system without a meaningful voice in their care. Families are left to make critical, life-altering decisions in moments of crisis—overwhelmed by fear, pain, and uncertainty. These situations cause immense distress not only for patients and their loved ones, but also for the doctors and nurses trying to provide compassionate care. It became clear that something essential was missing: a proactive, values-based approach to healthcare decision-making." Reverend Jim Kraft, PhD.
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ACA was founded to transform the way people experience their healthcare journey. When individuals clearly understand and communicate their values—and families know their loved ones’ wishes—everyone is better prepared medically, emotionally, and spiritually, and unnecessary suffering can be avoided.
Our Mission
To reduce unnecessary suffering by helping individuals reflect on what matters most about their health and life and advocate for the care they want—before a crisis occurs.
Our Vision
To be the leading voice in transforming healthcare planning for seniors, individuals facing illness, and those who care for them—ensuring every person’s values guide their care.
Our People
ACA facilitators are compassionate, highly trained professionals who specialize in guiding individuals and families through meaningful Advance Care Planning conversations. With deep expertise in navigating complex medical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual dynamics, they create a safe, respectful space for reflection and dialogue. Our team is trained to honor diverse backgrounds and belief systems, meeting each person where they are and helping them articulate what matters most. Whether supporting patients, loved ones, or care teams, our facilitators ensure that every voice is heard and every decision is guided by clarity, confidence, and compassion.
Core Values
Compelled by Love, Guided by Grace
We offer love without condition, compassion without hesitation, and presence without judgment—honoring each person’s story and walking with them in the spirit of Christlike care.
Inherent Value
We believe every life holds inherent value— deserving of dignity, compassion, and respect. We honor the worth of each person, regardless of circumstance, and walk with them as fellow human beings created with purpose and meaning.
Highest Good
We seek the highest good for those we serve, those we work with, and for Advance Care Associates. Our actions are guided by integrity, compassion, and a commitment to what truly benefits the whole person and the greater mission.
Connected Autonomy
We celebrate the freedom to think, create, and act independently—while recognizing that our greatest impact comes through collaboration. We honor individual expression and empower shared success.
Intentional Listening
We listen to understand, not just to respond —valuing each person’s voice as essential to meaningful care.
