Commissioned to Serve on the Frontlines of Care, Crisis, and Christ-Centered Leadership

The Kingdom Chaplain Specialization is one of the most rigorous and far-reaching clergy credentials offered through the Christian Leaders Alliance . It equips ministers to serve as spiritually grounded, theologically trained, and mission-ready chaplains in a wide range of ministry environments—such as hospitals, first responder units, prisons, military, recovery centers, schools, corporations, and community outreach initiatives.

This specialization is ideal for those who feel called to carry the presence of Christ into places of crisis, healing, and transformation—often outside the traditional church setting.

💬 Why It Matters

The world is full of people in need of hope, comfort, and spiritual guidance—often in the darkest and most vulnerable moments of their lives. Chaplains are the hands and feet of Jesus in those moments. They walk into grief, trauma, transition, and questioning—not to preach, but to be present, listen, support, and bring light.

This specialization matters because it forms chaplains who are biblically sound, emotionally intelligent, and spiritually prepared. You will be trained in theology, apologetics, pastoral care, communication, ethics, addiction recovery, mental health integration, and more—so that you can serve faithfully wherever God sends you.

🧰 What You’ll Learn

To earn the Kingdom Chaplain credential , you must:

• Complete your Level 3 Endorsement (affirming maturity, calling, and ministry experience).
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA.
• Successfully complete 49 courses, including core and advanced training in the following areas:

Foundational Courses

• Multiplying Christian Leaders
• Church and Ministry
• Ministry Foundations
• Theology 1 & Theology 2
• Christian Basics & Ethics
• New Testament Survey & Old Testament Survey
• History of World Christianity

Chaplaincy & Ministry Courses

• Introduction to Chaplaincy
• Pastoral Care
• Evangelism: Presenting Grace
• PeaceSmart Relationships
• Prayer & Marriage Ministry
• Breaking the Cycle of Addiction
• Overview of Mental Health Integration
• Semi-Directive and Directive Ministry Coaching
• Advanced Officiant & Wedding Skills
• Disability Smart
• Life Coaching Ministry
• Comparative Religions & Philosophy
• Sermon Construction & Basic Speaking Skills
• Sexual Ethics & Sex Education (at least one of these is required).
• Leadership & Communication (including board formation and organizational leadership).
• Church Planting , Ordination , Discernment and additional electives (including Greek, Logic, and more).

🛠️ How This Specialization Equips You

With the Kingdom Chaplain credential , you will be equipped to:

• Serve in hospitals, emergency services, military, prisons, corporations, or public institutions.
• Offer trauma-informed care, grief support, and spiritual direction.
• Minister across diverse faith backgrounds while remaining rooted in the Gospel.
• Conduct ceremonies, provide crisis counseling, and represent Christ in secular spaces.
• Teach, train, and multiply other chaplains and care-focused ministry leaders.
• Embody the mission of Christ’s Kingdom through presence, prayer, and compassionate action.