School of Chaplaincy (5-day)

Chaplaincy is a cutting-edge ministry that allows one to reach out to—not only the faith community but the secular community as well. Though looked upon as spiritual, a chaplain’s primary purpose is secular in nature, for he/she can provide crisis intervention to those who have experienced trauma in their lives. A trained chaplain can provide both emotional and spiritual care to people. Chaplains are not “clergy” with a different title. Some are clergy, but many are simply men and women who have a heart of compassion for the hurting, and who have been trained in how to come alongside those in crisis and help bring some stability to their lives. Chaplains serve those in government (law enforcement, fire, EMS, military, district attorney, prisons, corrections, etc.), as well as those in the community (schools, hospitals, hospices, corporations, churches, etc.). There is not a place on the planet where a chaplain could not be of service to people. Properly trained Chaplains can encourage others while ministering to the whole person, addressing their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Trained and ordained/licensed chaplains can provide crisis intervention, stress management techniques, grief counseling, advocacy, and spiritual care to first responders and the community when necessary.