Chaplains of Hope

Chaplains of Hope is a ministry dedicated to serving your community alongside local pastors. We believe in fostering harmony and collaboration among churches and community organizations to address spiritual needs and offer a message of hope.

Chaplains of Hope offers a comprehensive training program to equip you for this important ministry. The program consists of three levels of courses, providing a strong foundation on crisis intervention and spiritual guidance.

Upon successful completion of the training, you will receive your official Chaplain of Hope credential. This credential signifies your commitment to serving others and equips you to:
- Work collaboratively with local pastors and churches.
- Offer spiritual support and guidance to individuals and families in need.
- Represent the message of hope and compassion in your community.

LEVEL ONE

Serving in harmony with the local pastor
Biblical approach to poverty
Focus on bringing hope to the five pillars of a community
Focus on personal relationships
Practical application of training

LEVEL TWO

Mental Crisis Awareness
Development of Response to a Mental Health Crisis
Understanding the Biblical mandate
Variations of understanding mental health crisis awareness
How to respect and assist “first responders” and mental health responders appropriately

LEVEL THREE

Focus on personal care as a Community Missions Chaplain
Leading an “after-action debriefing”
The development of following the Holy Spirit in a crisis
Personal character development
Develop a deeper understanding of the “ministry of presence”
Expose the Community Missions Chaplain to advanced chaplaincy opportunities

LEVEL FOUR

CENTRAL FOCUS:
COH developing as a

Servant Leader
Networker Designer
Team Builder

COURSE GOALS:

Encourage community action plans that address larger scale projects requiring a networking effort.
Review the necessary details a (qualified) COH will need to teach & begin developing advanced instruction principles
Encourage COH to excel in principles needed to Encourage

THIS LEVEL IS FOR POTENTIAL INSTRUCTORS
BY INVITATION ONLY

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Incorporate “COH” into the vocabulary of the IPHC.

Partner with the local conferences for training.

Offer training for local churches for 15 – 25 individuals in coordination with the Conference Bishops.

Establish three geographical training sites in the U.S.

Continue to define and refine the National Training Center in Lawton, Oklahoma.