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  • Expand Collapse Course Overview Highlighted
    • Discussion Forum
    • Cheating Policy
    • Policy on Retaking a Failed Course
    • Announcements
    Expand Collapse Day 1 - 10 Highlighted
    • Reading and Audio: The Morning I Heard the Voice of God (John Piper)
    • Reading: God's Book (Dr. Feddes)
    • PDF: God's Book
    • Video: Cultural Differences and Biblical Interpretation (Dr. Feddes)
    • Reading: Cultural Differences and Biblical Interpretation (Slides)
    • PDF: Cultural Differences and Biblical Interpretation (Slides)
    • Video: Chicago Statement on Biblical Hermeneutics - Part 1 (Dr. Feddes)
    • Video: Chicago Statement on Biblical Hermeneutics - Part 2 (Dr. Feddes)
    • Reading: Chicago Statement on Biblical Hermeneutics (with comments by Dr. Norman Geisler)
    • PDF: Chicago Statement on Biblical Hermeneutics
    • Video Transcripts for Day 1-10
    Expand Collapse Day 11 - 20 Highlighted
    • Video: Meet Professor Jeff Weima
    • Video: Explanation of Key Terms (Dr. Weima)
    • Reading: Explanation of Key Terms (Slides)
    • PDF: Explanation of Key Terms (Slides)
    • Video: The Necessity of Biblical Hermeneutics (Dr. Weima)
    • Reading: The Necessity of Biblical Hermeneutics (Slides)
    • PDF: The Necessity of Biblical Hermeneutics
    • Reading: Must I Learn How to Interpret the Bible? (D. A. Carson)
    • PDF: Must I Learn How to Interpret the Bible?
    • PDF: How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth (PDF slides of all Dr. Weima's talks for units 2-7)
    • Video Transcripts for Day 11-20
    Expand Collapse Day 21 - 30 Highlighted
    • Reading and Audio: Men Moved by the Holy Spirit Spoke from God (John Piper)
    • Reading and Audio: How the Spirit Helps Us Understand (John Piper)
    • Reading: How to Interpret the Bible (Michael Gowens)
    • PDF: How to Interpret the Bible
    • Reading: What I Most Want My Students to Know About Biblical Studies (Dr. Weima)
    • PDF: What I Most Want My Students to Know About Biblical Studies
    • Video: The Holy Spirit Element (Dr. Weima)
    • Reading: The Holy Spirit Element (Slides)
    • PDF: Slides: The Holy Spirit Element
    • Video: The Living Voice of the Living God (Dr. Feddes)
    • Reading: The Living Voice of the Living God (Slides)
    • PDF: Slides: The Living Voice of the Living God
    • Video Transcripts for Day 21-30
    Expand Collapse Day 31 - 40 Highlighted
    • Video: The Grammatical Element (Dr. Weima)
    • Reading: The Grammatical Element (Slides)
    • PDF: The Grammatical Element
    • Reading: Bible Exegesis (Dr. John Piper)
    • PDF: Biblical Exegesis (John Piper)
    • Video Transcript for Day 31-40
    • Optional resource: biblearc.com
    Expand Collapse Day 41 - 50 Highlighted
    • Video: The Literary Element (Dr. Weima)
    • Reading: The Literary Element
    • PDF: The Literary Element
    • Reading: Bible Instructions (Greg Johnson)
    • PDF: Bible Instructions
    • Video Transcript for Day 41-50
    Expand Collapse Day 51 - 60 Highlighted
    • Video: The Historical Element (Dr. Weima)
    • Reading: The Historical Element (Slides)
    • PDF: The Historical Element (Slides)
    • Video: What Really Happened on Christmas? (Dr. Feddes)
    • Reading: What Really Happened on Christmas? (Slides)
    • PDF: What Really Happened on Christmas? (Slides)
    • Reading: Jumping the Gap (Joshua Ng)
    • PDF: Jumping the Gap (Slides)
    • Reading: Bridging the Gap Between the Old and New Testament (Greg Clarke and Joshua Ng)
    • PDF: Bridging the Gap (Slides)
    • Video: What Do Old Testament Laws Mean for Today? (Dr. Feddes)
    • Reading: What Do Old Testament Laws Mean for Today? (Slides)
    • PDF: What Do Old Testament Laws Mean for Today? (Slides)
    • Video Transcript for Day 51-60
    Expand Collapse Day 61 - 70 Highlighted
    • Video: The Theological Element (Dr. Weima)
    • Reading: The Theological Element (Slides)
    • PDF: The Theological Element (Slides)
    • Video Transcript for Day 61-70
    • Reading: The Story-Line of the Bible (Craig Bartholomew and Michael Goheen)
    • PDF: The Story-Line of the Bible (Slides)
    • Reading: On Covenant Theology (J. I. Packer)
    • PDF: On Covenant Theology
    • Reading: The Interpretation of Scripture (J. I. Packer)
    • PDF: The Interpretation of Scripture
    Expand Collapse Day 71 - 80 Highlighted
    • Video: Grammatical and Literary Analysis of 1 Thess. 4:13-18
    • Reading: Grammatical and Literary Analysis (Slides)
    • Video: Historical and Theological Analysis of 1 Thess. 4:13-18
    • Reading: Historical and Theological Analysis (Slides)
    • Video: The Rapture
    • Reading: The Rapture (Slides)
    • Video: Sermon: Jesus is Coming Again! (1 Thess. 4:13-18)
    • Reading: Jesus is Coming Again! (Sermon Outline)
    • Video: Post-Sermon Debriefing
    • Reading: Jesus is Coming Again (all slides on 1 Thess 4:13-18)
    • PDF: Jesus is Coming Again! (all slides)
    • Reading: How to Interpret the Bible (Matt Slick)
    • PDF: How to Interpret the Bible
    • Video Transcripts for Day 71-80
    Expand Collapse Day 81 - 90 Highlighted
    • Reading: How to Use ESV Global Study Bible (Dr. Feddes)
    • Reading: Unit 9 Worksheet
    • PDF: Unit 9 Worksheet
    • Reading: ESV Global Study Bible
    • Reading: Free Bible Commentary: New Testament
    • Reading: IVP NT Commentary on Matthew 18:21-35
    Expand Collapse Day 91 - 100 Highlighted
    • Video: Grammatical Analysis of James 2:14-26
    • Reading: Grammatical Analysis (Slides)
    • Video: Literary Analysis of James 2:14-26
    • Reading: Literary Analysis (Slides)
    • Video: Historical Analysis of James 2:14-26
    • Reading: Historical Analysis (Slides)
    • Video: Theological Analysis of James 2:14-26
    • Reading: Theological Analysis (Slides)
    • Reading: Saving Faith (all slides on James 2:14-26)
    • PDF: Saving Faith (all slides)
    • Video: Sermon Saving Faith
    • Video Transcripts for Day 91-100
    Expand Collapse Day 101 - 110 Highlighted
    • Reading: Unit 11 Worksheet
    • PDF: Unit 11 Worksheet
    • Reading: ESV Global Study Bible
    • Reading: Free Bible Commentary: Old Testament
    • Reading: Free Bible Commentary: New Testament
    Expand Collapse Day 111 - 120 Highlighted
    • Reading: Is the Old Testament for Christians? (Graeme Goldsworthy)
    • PDF: Is the Old Testament for Christians?
    • Reading: Audio: Why Expositional Preaching is Particularly Glorifying to God (John Piper)
    • Reading: Why Expositional Preaching is Particularly Glorifying to God (Article)
    • PDF: Why Expositional Preaching is Particularly Glorifying to God
    • Reading: Preaching as Worship - Meditations on Expository Exultation (John Piper)
    • PDF: Preaching as Worship
    • Final Assignment: Part One- Feedback Activity (6 Points)
    Expand Collapse Day 121 - 150 Highlighted
    Expand Collapse Day 151 - 180 Highlighted
    1. Ordination Program
    2. Ministry Chaplain

    Ministry Chaplain

    You need to complete 10 more courses and 17 more credits to mark this activity complete.

    Ministry Chaplain

    🕊️ Ministry Chaplain Recognition & Commissioning Program

    Are You Called to Serve as a Ministry Chaplain?

    Do you feel called to bring spiritual care, biblical guidance, and emotional support to people in hospitals, community organizations, shelters, care facilities, or through church outreach? The Ministry Chaplain Ordination Program is designed to prepare Christians like you for volunteer or part-time chaplaincy roles—either independently or alongside a career chaplain.

    This program combines ministry skills training and college-level coursework to equip you with everything needed for credible, compassionate chaplaincy in a variety of settings.


    📘 What You’ll Learn

    As a Ministry Chaplain, you’ll be prepared to serve others during some of life’s most difficult and meaningful moments. This program equips you to:

    • Officiate ceremonies like weddings, funerals, baptisms, and dedications

    • Provide pastoral support through visits and counseling

    • Guide others in confession, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal

    • Lead sacred functions like the Lord’s Supper and anointing ceremonies

    • Be available for spiritual warfare prayers and pastoral emergencies

    • Support and partner with career chaplains or church staff


    ✅ Steps to Become a Ministry Chaplain

    Step 1: Complete the Required Coursework
    Finish all ministry and academic training modules that meet the chaplaincy standards.

    Step 2: Complete a Level Two Endorsement
    Secure two recommendations from people who affirm your calling, character, and readiness for chaplaincy.

    Step 3: Update Your CLI Profile
    Share your story, vision, and heart for chaplaincy.

    Step 4: Submit Your Story for Publication (Optional)
    Share your testimony to inspire others and help expand awareness of this free, generosity-driven program.

    Step 5: Order Your Ministry Chaplain Credentials
    Once you've completed the program, request your official Ministry Chaplain documents and recognition package.

    Step 6: Participate in a Commissioning Service (Optional)
    Celebrate your new calling through a church or ministry commissioning event.


    🎓 Recognition & Clergy Status

    Once you complete the program:

    • You will be recognized as an Ordained Licensed Minister and Ministry Chaplain

    • Your profile will be published on the Christian Leaders Alliance website

    • You will be listed in the official clergy directory, which can be referenced by government, organizations, and ministry partners


    💼 What You’ll Be Commissioned to Do

    As a Ministry Chaplain, you will be trained and authorized to serve in roles such as:

    • 💍 Weddings

    • 💧 Baptisms & Dedications

    • ⚰️ Funerals & Memorials

    • 🍞 The Lord’s Supper

    • ✝ Professions of Faith

    • 💬 Confessions of Sin

    • 🙏 Forgiveness Prayers

    • 🛐 Anointing Ceremonies

    • 🏥 Care Facility Visits

    • 🛡️ Spiritual Warfare Prayers

    • 🧭 Ongoing Pastoral Support & Outreach

    This program ensures that you are fully equipped to provide pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and leadership in both church and community settings.


    To receive the
    Ministry Chaplain
    Requires a 2.00 GPA and to
    complete the following :
    unchecked Level 2 Endorsement

    9 courses required

    • unchecked Multiplying Christian Leaders (1 Module)
    • unchecked Wedding Officiant Skills (1 Module)
    • unchecked Christian Basics: Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Units)
    • unchecked Ministry Sciences and Communications (3 Units)
    • unchecked Introduction to Chaplaincy (3 Units)
    • unchecked Influence Smart (1 Unit)
    • unchecked Funeral Officiant Skills (2 Modules)
    • unchecked Romance Officiant Skills (2 Modules)
    • unchecked Licensed Chaplain Minister Recognition Class (0 Modules)

    1 course required

    • unchecked Advanced Officiant Ministry Skills (2 Modules)
    • unchecked Ministry Officiant Skills (3 Modules)

    0 of 18 Minimum Units Completed

    CLI's mission is to launch leaders worldwide with biblical knowledge, vibrant godliness, empowered ministry skills, and a passion for multiplying disciples.

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