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.
LEVELS OF TRAINING
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LEVEL ONE
Foundations- Learn the Biblical and historic basis for Chaplaincy
- Distinguish between evangelism and outreach
- Recognize who COH are called to reach and how
- Identify the Five Pillars of a community
- Internalize the “5 L’s” of every Chaplain of Hope
- Develop an initial action plan for service as a Chaplain of Hope
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LEVEL TWO
Leadership- Understand success from a Chaplains of Hope perspective
- Distinguish between Toxic Leaders and Servant Leaders
- Learn the importance and dynamics of networking
- Develop team building skills
- Embrace the value of personal health and self-care
- Assess levels of Christian maturity and set goals to grow
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LEVEL THREE
Crisis Intervention- Develop Mental Health Emergency Response Skills
- Distinguish between signs and symptoms of a Mental Health Crisis v. Mental Illness
- Respond to mental health crisis among various community environments, age groups, populations, and ethnicities.
- Reflect on the importance of holistic self-care and communicate stressors more clearly to team members
- Create a resource guide to help connect with professionals and community resources
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LEVEL FOUR
Training Others- Structure training sessions for maximum effectiveness
- Appreciate the eight primary learning styles
- Reflect on the techniques of effective storytelling
- Practice presenting effective sessions
- Use the COH App for praise reports and accountability
* Level 4 is for potential COH Trainers by invitation only.
COMING TRAINING EVENTS
November 1
Greenville, NC
SPANISH
3053 Mills Rd. Greenville, NC 27858
November 8
Magnolia, NC
SPANISH
109 W. Main St. Magnolia, NC 28453
November 14-15
Flomaton, AL
The Flo at Flomaton PH Church
854 Palafox Street, Flomaton, AL
January 23-24
Greenville, SC
Holmes Bible College
4901 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville, SC 29617
February 20-21
Hoover AL
Canvas Church
42116 Centennial Drive, Hoover, AL
November 22
Bakersfield, CA
Hope Christian Center
201 E, Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93307
February 13-14
Greenville, SC
Holmes Bible College,
4901 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville, SC 29617
March 20-21
Hoover, AL
Canvas Church
2116 Centennial Drive, Hoover, AL 35216
November 8
Falcon, NC
North Carolina Conference – (in the cafeteria)
6712 Church Street, Falcon, NC 28342
January 17
Bakersfield, CA
Hope Christian Center
201 E, Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93307
March 13-14
Greenville, SC
Holmes Bible College
4901 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville, SC 29617
April 17-18
Hoover, AL
Canvas Church
2116 Centennial Drive, Hoover, AL 35216
THREE NEXT STEPS
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Determine your level of interest.
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Complete the form below to receive more information about this ministry.
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Register to attend a training event.
YES,
I would love to learn more about CHAPLAINS OF HOPE!
OUR STRATEGIES
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Incorporate “COH” into the vocabulary of the IPHC.
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Partner with the local conferences for training.
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Offer training for local churches for 15 – 25 individuals in coordination with the Conference Bishops.
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Establish three geographical training sites in the U.S.
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Continue to define and refine the National Training Center in Lawton, Oklahoma.