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    The Foundations of Christian Ministry to the Incarcerated

    by Christian Chaplains & Coaching

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    This course will teach important concepts for Christian ministry in jail and prison. Designed for volunteers, Pastors, Chaplains, and other ministers who have an interest in serving the incarcerated as either volunteers or vocational staff Chaplains. The material is presented within an unapologetically Christian worldview.


    Enroll in the full course here: https://christianchaplains.org/chaplains-academy/christian-ministry-to-incarcerated


    Course Objectives:

    To provide clear instructions for Christians to serve effectively as ministry volunteers, Chaplains, or spiritual care providers in a jail or prison setting. To prepare you for entering into a highly controlled environment. Become familiar with the types of resources to use. Understanding your rights under religious liberty. How to be effective in an adverse environment. Become aware of sources of stress in the prison. How to disciple in prison. How to support the inside church. To understand prison culture. Learning the all important practice of the ministry of presence and learning to listen rather than to prescribe.


    Forums    :

    Post in each of the forums. Replying to others' posts is encouraged as well. 

    Quiz:

    After you have viewed all of the material and posted your reflections in the forums, there is a feedback quiz. The quiz will help us evaluate the effectiveness of the mini-course.

    About our partnership with Christian Chaplains & Coaching
    CLI and Christian Chaplains & Coaching (CC&C) have partnered together to create an opportunity for students interested in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). This collaboration is designed to enrich students' academic options and provide a path to gain practical experience and academic credit in pastoral education. Learn more here.