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
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
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
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
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.

August 29

Bakersfield, CA

Hope Christian Center

201 E, Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93307

September 5

Myrtle Beach, SC

Socastee Family Worship Center

3911 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

October 17

Siler City, NC

The Journey Church

17475 US-64 Siler City, NC 27344

October 31 (Bilingual)

Antioch, TN

Tennessee Valley Conference

3325 Anderson Rd. Antioch, TN, 37013

January 9 (Spanish)

Castle Hayne, NC

Iglesia Cristiana de Wilmington

4535 Parmele Rd., Castle Hayne, NC 28429

September 19

Bakersfield, CA

Hope Christian Center

201 E, Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93307

September 26

Conway, SC

The Refuge

290 Dunn Short Cut Rd., Conway, SC 29527

October 10 (Spanish)

Austin, TX

IGLESIA EL SHADDAI

7650 ED Bluestein Blvd. Austin TX 78723

November 14

Siler City, NC

The Journey Church

17475 US-64 Siler City, NC 27344

November 14 (Bilingual)

Antioch, TN

Tennessee Valley Conference

3325 Anderson Rd. Antioch, TN, 37013

February 6 (Spanish)

Castle Hayne, NC

Iglesia Cristiana de Wilmington

4535 Parmele Rd., Castle Hayne, NC 28429

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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.