Licensed Ministry Chaplain Requirements
Overview: The Licensed Ministry Chaplain Program uniquely combines traditional ministerial responsibilities with chaplaincy and coaching approaches. This multifaceted program equips you to perform the standard duties of a licensed minister—like overseeing weddings, funerals, and baptisms—while also preparing you to offer coaching, pastoral care, and chaplaincy services. It can serve as a foundation for specialized coaching practices or roles as a ministry chaplain. Depending on pace, students often complete this program withing 9-15 months of part-time study. Note: You must gain level two endorsement into membership with the Christian Leaders Alliance
Key Roles:
- Traditional Ministerial Duties: Conduct a variety of ceremonies, including weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
- Ministry Chaplaincy: Become equipped to serve in a range of settings such as hospitals, organizations, prisons, and professional service sectors like police and fire departments.
- Coaching and Pastoral Care: Provide specialized coaching within a ministry context.
Key Benefits:
- Specialization Options: Customize your ministry focus to specific areas like prayer, marriage, intimacy, matchmaking, or youth development. Over 30 specializations are available.
- Multiple Roles: Maximize your impact by serving as a minister, chaplain, and coach.
- Practice Opportunities: Launch a ministerial practice either within your church community or at a Soul Center.
- Broad Appeal: Perfectly suited for retirees, individuals seeking to make a greater impact, and those drawn to counseling without the academic commitments of a bachelor's or master's degree. (For those aiming for a career as a Chaplain, completing a bachelor's, master's program, and CPE training is advised. Christian Leaders Institute can assist with our bachelor's program.)
- Versatility: Ideal for those involved in volunteer, part-time, or full-time ministry roles.
- Soul Center Registration: You will be eligible to register a Soul Center with the Christian Leaders Alliance
Upon completion, you'll be well-prepared to serve in various ministerial capacities, offering a well-rounded approach to spiritual care and counseling. This makes you an invaluable asset to any community, whether you're serving in a volunteer, part-time, or full-time role.
Licensed Ministry Chaplain
Requires a 2.00 GPA and to
vous devez suivre les cours suivants :
12 cours requis
- Christian Basics: Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 crédits)
- Introduction to Chaplaincy (3 crédits)
- Life Coaching Ministry (3 crédits)
- Christian Leaders Connections (3 crédits)
- Influence Smart (1 crédit)
- Advanced Officiant Ministry Skills (2 modules)
- Wedding Officiant Skills (1 module)
- Licensed Chaplain Minister Recognition Class (0 modules)
- Ministry Calling and Confidence (1 module)
- Semi-Directive and Directive Ministry Coaching (1 crédit)
- Multiplying Christian Leaders (1 module)
- Ministry Sciences and Communications (3 crédits)