Chaplain Ordination Program

A Study-Based Pathway for Volunteer and Part-Time Chaplains

The Chaplain Ordination Program is a study-based pathway for those called to serve as chaplains in real-life ministry settings.

This journey begins with the Licensed Chaplain Program through Christian Leaders Institute (CLI) and Christian Leaders Alliance (CLA). It combines biblical preparation, practical ministry training, community recommendation, and publicly recognized ordination.

Start Here

To begin, click the Foundational Licensed Chaplain folder first. This is the required starting point for chaplain ordination and lays the groundwork for all future chaplain specialties.

After completing the foundational pathway, continue into the chaplain area that best fits your calling using the pathway folders below.
Step into your calling through structured training, recognized ordination, and real ministry opportunities.

A structured pathway equipping chaplains to serve country club communities with Christ-centered presence, pastoral care, and professional integrity. This program provides training, officiating skills, and clergy credentialing to serve with confidence in relationally complex, hospitality-based environments.

A structured pathway equipping chaplains to serve communities with Christ-centered presence, pastoral care, and trusted spiritual leadership. This program provides foundational training and clergy credentialing to serve with confidence across a wide range of community settings.

Train to serve as a Licensed Chaplain, offering Christ-centered care, prayer, and support through life’s most meaningful moments. Learn to officiate ceremonies and provide pastoral presence with confidence and compassion, and pursue recognized clergy standing through the Christian Leaders Alliance.


Train to serve as a Hospital Chaplain, offering Christ-centered care, prayer, and support to patients and families in medical settings. Learn to minister through crisis, grief, and uncertainty with wisdom, compassion, and clear boundaries, and pursue recognized clergy standing through the Christian Leaders Alliance.

Train to serve as a Corrections Chaplain, offering Christ-centered care, prayer, and support to incarcerated individuals, staff, and families. Learn to minister with wisdom, compassion, and clear boundaries in high-control environments, and pursue recognized clergy standing through the Christian Leaders Alliance.

Train to serve as a Fire/EMS Chaplain, offering Christ-centered care, prayer, and support to first responders and communities in times of crisis. Learn to minister through trauma, emergencies, and high-stress situations with wisdom, compassion, and steady presence, and pursue recognized clergy standing through the Christian Leaders Alliance.

Train to serve as a Marketplace Chaplain, offering Christ-centered care, prayer, and support in workplaces and business environments. Learn to minister through stress, conflict, and real-life challenges with wisdom and integrity, and pursue recognized clergy standing through the Christian Leaders Alliance.

Train to serve as a Veterans Chaplain, offering Christ-centered care, prayer, and support to veterans, service members, and their families. Learn to minister through trauma, transition, and reintegration with compassion, respect, and clear boundaries, and pursue recognized clergy standing through the Christian Leaders Alliance.

Train to serve as a Police Chaplain, offering Christ-centered care, prayer, and support to officers, families, and communities in times of crisis. Learn to minister with wisdom, professionalism, and clear boundaries in high-stakes environments, and pursue recognized clergy standing through the Christian Leaders Alliance.


Train to serve as a Disaster Response & Community Crisis Chaplain, offering Christ-centered care, prayer, and support in times of crisis and emergency. Learn to minister through trauma, grief, and disruption with wisdom, calm presence, and clear boundaries, and pursue recognized clergy standing through the Christian Leaders Alliance.

Train to serve as a Nursing Home & Assisted Living Chaplain, offering Christ-centered care, prayer, and support to residents, families, and care communities. Learn to minister through aging, grief, and end-of-life moments with compassion, dignity, and clear boundaries, and pursue recognized clergy standing through the Christian Leaders Alliance.

Train to serve as a Sports Chaplain, offering Christ-centered care, prayer, and support to athletes, coaches, and teams. Learn to minister through pressure, injury, and competition with wisdom, integrity, and clear boundaries, and pursue recognized clergy standing through the Christian Leaders Alliance.


Train to serve as a Hospice Chaplain, offering Christ-centered care, prayer, and support to individuals and families at the end of life. Learn to minister through grief, loss, and sacred transitions with compassion, peace, and clear boundaries, and pursue recognized clergy standing through the Christian Leaders Alliance.


Train to serve as a Public School Chaplain, offering Christ-centered care, prayer, and support to students, staff, and families. Learn to minister with wisdom, compassion, and legal awareness in school environments, and pursue recognized clergy standing through the Christian Leaders Alliance.

Train to serve as a Christmas Chaplain, offering Christ-centered care, prayer, and support during the holiday season. Learn to minister through joy, grief, and spiritual need with compassion and hope, and pursue recognized clergy standing through the Christian Leaders Alliance.

Train to serve as a Truck Stop Chaplain, offering Christ-centered care, prayer, and support to drivers and travelers on the road. Learn to minister through isolation, stress, and crisis with compassion, wisdom, and clear boundaries, and pursue recognized clergy standing through the Christian Leaders Alliance.

Train to serve as a Ministry Chaplain, offering Christ-centered care, prayer, and leadership in community and ministry settings. Learn to officiate ceremonies and provide pastoral support with confidence and clarity, and pursue recognized clergy standing through the Christian Leaders Alliance.