Chaplaincy Getting Started Class - Are You Called to Chaplaincy?
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Getting Started in the Chaplaincy Program
Begin your chaplaincy journey with clarity, encouragement, and a simple first step into the Licensed Chaplain pathway.
Are you wondering whether chaplaincy is the right next step for you?
This getting started course is designed to welcome you into the chaplaincy journey with practical guidance, reassurance, and a clear introduction to how the program works at Christian Leaders Institute.Course PurposeGetting Started in the Chaplaincy Program at Christian Leaders Institute is a simple and encouraging first step for those exploring chaplain ministry. If you are considering chaplaincy and wondering how to begin, this course is here to help you move forward without feeling overwhelmed or pressured.
You will discover how chaplain training works at Christian Leaders Institute, why the Licensed Chaplain pathway begins with strong foundations, and how specialized chaplain roles may develop over time. This course is designed to be practical, reassuring, and easy to begin.
Produced by Rev. Henry Reyenga, Pam Reyenga, and Haley Steiner as Synthesia Presenter, this course includes short videos, brief readings, and quizzes that gently introduce you to the flow of your chaplaincy program.
This Course Includes
- Short online video lectures that clearly explain the chaplaincy pathway
- Brief readings that introduce key parts of the program
- Simple quizzes to help you grow comfortable with course participation
- Guidance on how the Licensed Chaplain pathway begins
- An introduction to possible future chaplain specializations
- Extra quiz flexibility so you can build confidence as you learn the system
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain how the chaplaincy program works at Christian Leaders Institute
- Describe the Licensed Chaplain pathway and its foundational steps
- Identify the importance of Chaplain Foundation Courses
- Recognize possible future areas of chaplain specialization
- Complete quizzes and course activities with growing confidence
- Determine their next step in chaplain training
How This Course Works
Part One: Course Learning Experience
Easy First Steps
This course uses short videos, brief readings, and quizzes to help you understand the chaplaincy pathway in a calm and approachable way. It is designed to help new students begin with clarity and confidence while learning how courses work in the program.
Part Two: Quiz Confidence Building
Supportive Learning Structure
In this getting started course, you may retake the quizzes more than once until you are satisfied with your grade. That extra flexibility is meant to help you learn the system with confidence, even though this is not usually the standard practice at Christian Leaders Institute.
Topic Overviews
Topic 1 OverviewWelcome to Chaplaincy at Christian Leaders InstituteThis opening topic welcomes students into the chaplaincy journey with clarity and encouragement. It introduces the most common chaplain path at Christian Leaders Institute, explains why this orientation course matters, and gives students a gentle first opportunity to reflect on their calling.
Included in Topic 1- A welcome video
- A volunteer/part-time path video
- A calling discernment video
- An intro reading
- A reflection page
Topic 2 OverviewHow the CLI Ecosystem WorksThis topic helps students understand how the larger Christian Leaders Institute ecosystem works. It introduces Christian Leaders Institute as the overall ministry ecosystem and explains the distinct roles of the Christian Development School, the Leadership Excellence School, and the Christian Leaders Alliance.
You will also see how this structure creates opportunity for many different kinds of students, making it possible to grow, serve, and pursue ministry pathways at your own pace and calling.
What You Will Learn- How the Christian Leaders Institute ecosystem is structured
- The role of the Christian Development School in foundational learning
- How the Leadership Excellence School supports advanced growth
- The purpose of the Christian Leaders Alliance for credentialing and recognition
- Why this ecosystem creates flexible pathways for different ministry callings
Assignments
- Watch online video lectures
- Read the online articles for each unit
- Take the online quiz for each unit
- Complete each quiz in one sitting once it begins
- Retake quizzes if desired until you are satisfied with your grade
- Use your notes, readings, and course materials while taking quizzes
Once a quiz starts, you must finish it, so it is wise to be ready ahead of time. Each quiz covers the readings and video lectures for that unit, and your highest grade will be recorded.
Grading Scale
A 94–100% A- 90–93% B+ 87–89% B 83–86% B- 80–82% C+ 77–79% C 73–76% C- 70–72% D+ 67–69% D 63–66% D- 60–62% F 0–59%
Your average for the course must be at least 60%. Otherwise, you will fail the class and receive no credit.
Is This Course for You?
This course is ideal if you:
- Are exploring whether chaplaincy is a calling God may have for your life
- Want a gentle introduction to how the chaplaincy program works
- Need clarity about the Licensed Chaplain pathway
- Would benefit from a simple, reassuring first course before moving deeper into chaplain training
- Want to begin with confidence instead of confusion
If that describes you, this is a great place to begin. Take your first step, learn the pathway, and discover where God may be leading you in chaplain ministry.
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🎁 Take the Chaplaincy Pathway Poll and receive:
✔ A 25% OFF coupon to the Christian Leaders Store
✔ Entry into our Chaplain Calling Kit Giveaway
✔ Chance to receive a FREE kit — just pay shipping
⏳ Takes less than 1 minute🚀 Start the Chaplaincy Pathway PollAlready completed this poll? You do not need to submit it again.
After You Submit:
Once you complete the Chaplaincy Pathway Poll, your answers are recorded in our system. You do not need to take this poll again. Your responses help us guide your chaplaincy journey and send your promised coupon and drawing confirmation by email. NOW take the quiz beneath this TO RECEIVE CREDIT for this poll. -
Important Student DocumentsTo understand your policies, rights, and expectations as a Christian Leaders Institute student, please review the following:
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Christian Leaders Institute may seem like just an affordable option for ministry training at first, but there’s a bigger vision at work—one rooted in the heart of Acts 2. Our mission is to bring meaningful, Christ-centered education within reach of everyone, everywhere, without the barriers of debt or delay. We’re here to empower leaders—'superspreaders' of faith—equipped to make a transformative impact in their communities.
Though our courses are free, sustaining this model requires ongoing resources. We know not everyone can give, and that’s why we’re committed to offering courses at no cost. But to keep this vision alive, we’re grateful for the support of those who are able.
Imagine if every student gave just $10—it would fully fund our mission, keeping CLI accessible to all called to serve.
Would you consider making a $10 gift—or whatever feels right—to help us continue this work? And would you also pray with us for CLI’s future?
Your generosity keeps CLI accessible to those who need it most.
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Chaplain RecognitionChaplain PackageMark the beginning of your chaplain journey with meaningful recognition and practical ministry resources designed to support your formation as a Christian Leaders Institute chaplain student.
The Chaplain Package is a practical and encouraging way to step forward as a recognized Christian Leaders Institute chaplain student. This package combines public recognition with useful ministry tools that can serve you throughout your training journey.
What’s IncludedStudent IDAn official Christian Leaders Institute student ID card that recognizes your place in the program.
Chaplain Field HandbookA practical ministry guide designed to be useful in real chaplain care settings.
Christian Leaders Theology HandbookA resource to strengthen your biblical and theological foundation for chaplain ministry.
Acceptance LetterAn official letter recognizing your acceptance into the program, meaningful for your records and ministry journey.
This package is not required for study, but it is a beautiful way to mark the beginning of your calling with both recognition and ministry-ready resources.
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🎁 Complete the Chaplaincy Program Journey Check-In and receive:
✔ A one-time 25% OFF coupon for the Chaplain Package
Already discounted from $137.98 to $39.00, plus your additional 25% off
✔ Includes:- Student ID
- Chaplain Field Handbook
- Christian Theology Handbook
- Acceptance Letter
🚀 Complete the Chaplaincy Journey Check-InAlready completed this check-in? You do not need to submit it again.
After You Submit:
Once you complete the Chaplaincy Program Journey Check-In, your response is recorded in our system. You do not need to take this check-in again. Your answer helps us understand how to encourage you in your next step, and your Chaplain Package coupon will be sent by email.
Important: After submitting this check-in, take the QUIZ beneath this section to receive CREDIT for completing this poll. -
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🎁 Complete Your Next Step in Chaplaincy form and receive:
✔ A one-time 40% OFF coupon for Christian Jewelry from the Christian Leaders Store
✔ A meaningful way to mark this next step in your chaplaincy journey
⏳ Takes less than 1 minute🚀 Complete Your Next Step in ChaplaincyAlready completed this form? You do not need to submit it again.
After You Submit:
Once you complete the Next Step in Chaplaincy form, your response is recorded in our system. You do not need to take this form again. Your answer helps us guide your next step, and your Christian Jewelry coupon will be sent by email.