Conferences
Gather bi-annually with the IFOC family to continue growing as a Chaplain. Advanced classes offered include self care, trauma informed, disaster response, leadership strategy, ethics and responsibilities, and many others. New classes are added every conference.
Group Crisis Intervention
Host a course for your community in Group Crisis Intervention and/or Assisting Individuals in Crisis, certified by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. Contact the IFOC to schedule a class in your area.
Complete a video course designed to equip you to minister in weddings and funerals. After successful completion, you will receive a special IFOC certification.
Learn leadership strategy, servant leadership, the function of a Corps, and the roles of individual members and leaders. Class attendees are eligible for promotion into Corps leadership. In-Person classes are for establishing a new Corps. Current I.F.O.C. Chaplains who are in a Corps can click here to take the class online.
Training FAQs
How do I register for a class?
- Find a location of a class that is near you
- Register either by printing out the form, filling it out and mailing it to I.F.O.C. headquarters or register online on the individual course
How much does a class cost? What does the registration fee cover?
Early bird registration for our in-person classes is $300. Late registration is $350. An attendee may also pay in 2 installments ($125+$200 totaling $325). Training registration and fees include your training, materials, and workbook.
Online classes cost $325. Training registration and fees include your training, materials, and workbook.
How often are trainings posted?
How often are trainings posted? Our Chaplain Training Schedule is kept up-to-date. If you are seeking information about a specific event or possible locations and dates of upcoming training seminars, please see our training schedule. If you don’t see a class close to you please contact us to discuss hosting a training class in your community.
Is the training accredited?
Is the training accredited? Yes, the 40-hour Chaplaincy course in accredited. Four units of Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) are available through Heidelberg University.
Can I host a Chaplain training event?
Can I host a Chaplain training event? Yes. Classes are scheduled six months in advance, allowing the time needed to advertise on the I.F.O.C. website and Facebook to help with the recruiting of students.
Class size – We require a minimum of 25 student registrations by the close of “early bird” registration.
The Host – It is the host’s responsibility to provide a facility (at no cost to I.F.O.C.), sized for the number of students, with adequate space to allow students to view the projected presentation information (we bring our own equipment). The class host is responsible to help recruit students for their class.
Can I become a certified instructor in the I.F.O.C.?
I.F.O.C. honors requests to localized training seminars, even if you’re not a member. Please contact us to make arrangements. Can I become a certified instructor in the I.F.O.C.? I.F.O.C. Instructors are trained and certified in their respective area of expertise. Most have degrees in that field or are certified by another agency such as, the FBI, the Association of Law Enforcement Trainers, Industrial, Hospital, Correctional, or other such organizations, as well as our own intensive training program and internship. Also, all I.F.O.C. Trainers and Certified Trainers must be members in our fellowship and be a positive and constructive force in their respective field of Chaplaincy. Participation in the I.F.O.C.’s “Train the Trainer” program is by invitation only.
Heidelberg University CEU Form
Download the form here
Continuing Education Opportunities
