As Christians, we spend so much time focused on serving the world around us that we often miss the things that are happening in our own church.
We know Jesus, but that doesn’t mean we’re free and clear of hard times.
Equip your team with the tools and skills that help them respond effectively in a crisis.
Be the hands and feet of Jesus in your community with a team of certified Chaplains.
Relieve pressure from your pastoral staff as your Care team supports and cares for your congregation.
of the pastors report working between 55 to 75 hours per week.
Clergy leave pastoral ministry each month according to Barna.
We equip the people in your church with the tools and skills to effectively care for your congregation and community in good times and bad.
Over the last 25 years, we’ve licensed and ordained thousands of chaplains across the United States. We want to equip the people in your church guide and direct those experiencing a crisis so that they can feel the love of Jesus in the moments that matter most.
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Discover how you can make a difference today.
Who is the Church Chaplaincy program for?
The Church Chaplaincy Program is designed for pastors seeking assistance in setting up care teams of Chaplains under the pastors’ leadership.
If you are an I.F.O.C. Chaplain interested in starting this program at your church, please speak with your pastor. They can fill out the form on this page to request more information and schedule a call to discuss how this program can benefit their congregation.
Is Chaplaincy a church ministry?
Traditionally Chaplaincy is understood as a ministry outside the four walls of the church. However, chaplains can also benefit a church congregation as members of a church care team or assist pastors with visitation and other duties that involve crisis care or response.
What is the difference between a pastor and a chaplain?
Chaplain licensure and ordination are similar but different than pastoral/minister licensure and ordination. Chaplains are specifically trained to respond to and work with people in crisis. Chaplains are also trained to work with people regardless of sharing the same denomination or faith. Chaplaincy is a helps-based ministry.
Do Chaplains evangelize?
I.F.O.C. trains Chaplains to be the hands and feet of Christ. Evangelism is essential to Chaplains but is not the primary function in which they participate. Many can’t hear a salvation message while in a crisis, so, Chaplains “earn the right” to share their faith, demonstrating the evangelism message through love and service by meeting people’s needs first.
Do pastors qualify as Chaplains?
Chaplaincy requires specialized training, just as pastors do. Pastors can make excellent Chaplains but should receive training specific to that role, just as Chaplains would need additional specialized training before they could function as pastors. Each role is similar but does function differently. I.F.O.C. currently equips, licenses, and ordains many pastors as Chaplains.
