CHAPLAINS OF HOPE RESOURCES
To whom it may concern:
It is our pleasure to inform you that the recipient of this letter has completed the three required levels of training that are a part of our Chaplains of Hope ministry.
It is mandatory that all three levels be satisfied for a participant to be officially certified as a Chaplain of Hope.
The three levels incorporate the following instructed emphasis:
- Level I - A Christian approach to community outreach through an extension of the local church with a focus on bringing hope to the five pillars of a community.
- Level II – To further develop a COH understanding of the necessary components for success in this ministry. To offer insight and application of chaplaincy principles.
- Level III – This course is designed to teach and train adults how to compassionately, safely, and effectively respond to common mental health emergency crises that will affect 20% - 25% of the American adult population each year.
Each level of training requires a 10-hour lecture course.
- Eight classroom instructional hours.
- Two laboratory hours.
Please be informed that this is not a professional certification but a ministry qualification.
We are excited about the individuals who will benefit from the deposits of love and hope that our Chaplains of Hope will provide.
Thank you.
Grace & Peace,
LEVELS OF TRAINING
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.
