Chaplain Ministries

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Chaplains

Ecclesiastical Credentialing and Endorsing AgencyAn ecclesiastical credentialing and endorsing agent of chaplains internationallyInternationally Recognized Internationally recognized ecclesiastical credentialing organizationNon-denominationalServing all denominationsServing Chaplains in Various SettingsCheck out the different classifications below
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chaplaincy
categories

Military

Military

Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, CAP and Other

Civilian

Civilian

Hospital , Hospice, Long-term care, Public Safety, Sports, Education, Lifestyle, and Other

Chaplaincy Classifications

Federal
Chaplains

Federally recognized endorsing agency for the Department of Defense, Veteran’s Administration, and the Bureau of Prisons.
Federal Requirements:
  • MDiv* required
  • 1-2 years of full-time ministry experience

  • CPE** as required by the agency
  • Must meet agency entry age requirements
  • Willing to work toward Board Certification

Giving Contributions:
Regular (monthly) giving is expected
5% of Chaplain income is the norm


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Professional Requirements:

Giving Contributions:
Regular (monthly) giving is expected
1%-5% of Chaplain income is the norm


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Professional
Chaplains

Health Care, Correctional Workplace, Police, Fire, & EMS, Other Organizations Requiring Professional credentials

Chaplains
In-Training

Military Chaplain Candidates, Civilian Seminarians, and Others Working Toward Chaplain Credentials
In-Training Requirements:
  • Enrollment or Completion of BS* Required
  • Accepted/Enrolled in an ATS-accredited MDiv* program (Military Chaplain Candidates only)

Giving Contributions:
Regular (monthly) giving is expected
$10-$35 is the norm


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Community Requirements:

Giving Contributions:
Regular (monthly) giving is expected $10-$35 is the norm


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Community
Chaplains

Volunteer, Volunteer Police, Fire, & EMS, Rodeo, Race Track, Pre-seminary College Students, and Other Unique Ministry Settings

*All degrees must be from an Association of Theological Schools (ATS) accredited institution.
**All Clinical Pastoral Education must be from an accredited program recognized by the Department of Education (APCE or ICPT)

Benefits

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE Center)

Annual Training Events

Continuing Education

Mentorship

Regular Support Calls

Strategic Partnership Resources

Leadership Opportunities

Leadership Resources

Events

Chaplain Training Event 2025 (Annual)

Regional Meetings, etc.

Strategic

Strategic Partnerships

Educational and Spiritual Resources From Our Partners

Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training (ICPT)

Association of Certified Christian Chaplains (ACCC)

Spiritual Care Association

Erskine Theological Seminary

Columbia International University

& More

Support,

Support, Training, Networking, & Mentorship

CPE Center

Mentorship Program 

Regular Regional Teams Calls

Professional Networking Opportunities

“Unscripted” with IMF, a Regular Ministry Podcast






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