Chaplains
occupy a special niche within pastoral ministry. Chaplains frequently
enter the lives of suffering people during
times of acute emotional, physical, and spiritual crisis. In reality,
they are special caregivers who come alongside
those who are hurting, offering exhortation, encouragement, and
much needed spiritual direction. Often, this includes
ministry to not only the afflicted individual, but includes entire
families. As such, chaplains must be more than merely well-meaning
volunteers. The qualified chaplain
is distinguished by specialized training, credentialing, commitment to
the
process of peer review, transparency, accountability, and, of course, a
deep
commitment to Scriptural integrity. From hospice care, to institutional
correctional chaplaincy, to fire, police, and emergency roles, campus
chaplaincy and
nursing homes, the chaplain often make the difference between success
and failure in the life of the one in need.
When you complete the Chaplain Certificate program you will
receive a certificate verifying the completion of the program. When you
complete the Bachelor's Degree program you will be commissioned as a
certified Chaplain.
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