Membership and ordination and ministry license requirements to become an ordained and licensed chaplain and minister

John 14:12 -13 - “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father. You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father.

Chaplains go to where the people in need are. Life experiences are vital and very important in the life of a chaplain and will always be taken into consideration. For that reason Chaplain Fellowship places a lot of value on life experiences. As a ministry of presence we understand that the Lord ordains, we simply recognizes what He has already done and provide our members with the legal documentation and credentials needed to satisfy the laws and requirement of the public at large. Members of Chaplain Fellowship Ministries receive their ordination, license and certifications as a benefit of membership in accordance with their qualifications and experience. Members are ordained and licensed as chaplains and ministers!

Note: If you have any questions regarding the legal status of Chaplain Fellowship Ministries please for detailed information. Please read each one of the membership options below carefully before making your decision.

AFFILIATE SUBORDINATE MINISTRY MEMBERSHIP ONLY: This option is for members of CFMI affiliate subordinate ministries only. All members except the president and founder of an affiliate subordinate ministries board of directors are required to be at least members.

For application if you are a board member of an affiliate ministry.

LAY CHAPLAIN: Lay chaplains are those who have little or no knowledge of scripture or ministry. Furthermore may feel like they are not called to be ordained. Lay Chaplains many times work with mentors or experienced chaplains or ministers.

For application!

BASIC CHAPLAIN: Basic Chaplains is where those who do not have a lot of experience in the ministry need to start out. Three courses of instruction come with the basic chaplain's membership package to help you obtain knowledge in the New & Old testament and What To Do...When You Don’t Know What To Do, Biblical Strategies For Confronting Crisis. Once you have completed your courses you will receive a certificate of completion for each course completed.

For application.

REGISTERED CHAPLAIN: Many volunteer and paid chaplains must show proof each year that they are registered and members in good standing with their endorsement and ordaining body "ordaining body meaning church or ministry who ordains you". Most agencies or organizations today want to know that chaplains and ministers are being held accountable for their actions. The days of the lone ranger chaplain or minister in ministry are coming to an end. Registered Chaplain also receive two 4" chaplain patches, two 3" chaplain patches and one windshield decal.

For application!

SENIOR CHAPLAIN: To be a senior chaplain the applicant must have 24 months of experience in their existing field of ministry. For an example, in order to be a senior chaplain in prison ministry, the applicant must have 24 months experience in prison ministry. If you feel like you qualify but are not sure, you may request to speak to a senior staff member who will be happy to assist you. Applicant also receives two 4" round chaplain patches and two 3" round chaplain patches. Applicants applying for this option must provide a copy of all training certificates and certifications.

For application!

SENIOR CHAPLAIN TWO: The same as option 3 with the exception the applicant also receives a full size chaplain's emergency response badge and two 4" round chaplain patches and two 3" round chaplain patches. Applicants applying for this option must provide a copy of all training certificates and certifications.

For application!

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