Expand your opportunity to serve with Advanced Chaplain Certification
Are you ready to go deeper in your ability to fulfill your Chaplain calling?
You feel a sense of urgency to increase your ability to serve as a Chaplain. You are motivated to excel in your calling, but you lack the needed credentialing and feel like you’re missing opportunities.
Introducing the Advanced Chaplain Certification
International Fellowship of Chaplains
PO Box 1004
Temple, TX 76503-6130
What will I receive after completing the application requirements?
Advanced Chaplains will receive a unique ID card listing the specialties you are qualified for.
Additionally, you can pursue Advanced Chaplain Specialization in the areas of First Responder Chaplaincy, Community Chaplaincy, and Disaster Chaplaincy by attending the additional training courses and other requirements listed for each specialty.
What are the specialities I can apply for as an Advanced Chaplain?
Advanced Chaplain credentials are a prerequisite for all specialties.
DR (Disaster Response) Chaplain
Community Chaplain
First Responder
Additional Requirements:
Do I have to renew? What are the requirements for renewal?
Advanced Chaplain standing is renewable every 3 years for $100 with completion of 14 hours of Continuing Education in content relevant to Chaplaincy, over the 3-year period.
Chaplains will be able to choose where to receive their continuing education, but the certificate they are awarded must relate to Chaplaincy, a topic that is relevant to their area of Chaplaincy, or a skill that will enhance their Chaplaincy and the certificate must include the agency, list the contact hours for the course, and must have a representative’s signature from the training agency to count toward renewal.
There is also an additional 7 hours of CEUs required for every specialty being renewed.
Does this replace my annual Chaplain license renewal?
The Advanced Chaplain Credential does not replace your annual Chaplain License renewal. It is in addition to their current license and provides more opportunities and access as a Chaplain.
What are the advantages of getting the Advanced Chaplain Certification?