I.F.O.C. News

Temple, TX Tornado Deployment

Temple, TX disaster deployment update.

Congratulations I.F.O.C. Chaplain Manna U Graduates

Congratulations to our recent I.F.O.C. Chaplain graduates from Manna U!

Training the Bahamas Royal Defence Forces

FCI / I.F.O.C. had the privilege in August 2023 of training 33 marines and officers in the Royal Bahamas Defence Forces to serve their fellow service men and women in Chaplaincy!

An answer to pastoral burnout in the church

In the previous article, we discussed what burnout is, what that looks like, and some tangible solutions to be one step ahead of the battle. But, sooner or later, we have to ask the question: “What can we do about it?”

Pastors are facing burnout. What can we do about it?

Pastors take on the big task as helpers, listeners, and leaders. But what happens when caring for your ministry becomes overwhelming?

I.F.O.C. Chaplain Highlight

I.F.O.C. Chaplain Highlight Chaplain Vince A. on being a first responder & FBI Chaplain My story as a Chaplain was born out of a response to 9-11.  I had served for 10 years as a United States Air Force Security Policeman and wanted to find a way to help further.  Later, I was invited to […]

Chaplaincy in Barbados

New Chaplains Ready to Respond to Societal Needs in Barbados The following is a news story published on the last day of our 2022 Barbados Chaplain Training Class, where FCI trained 78 students to impact Barbados with Chaplain ministry.  You can view the news story by clicking here.  You can also view the full interview […]

Why does Chaplain certification matter when responding to a crisis?

While some crises can be resolved with a few steps, others might require the expertise and training gained through chaplain certification.

Chaplaincy in Action: Providing Hope at Just the Right Moment

A Saturday Night Story from a Fairly New EMS Chaplain             I was at my church office late Saturday night taking a last look at my sermon for the following morning when I received a call from the director of the EMS service advising me of a situation where a young man was threatening to […]

What is Crisis Intervention, and How Can I Become More Effective At It?

Everyone goes through a crisis. But most of us sit on the sidelines when a crisis hits because they don’t know what to do. Here are 5 tips.