Chaplain Training - Certificate Program

        Promise Christian University is proud to be the official designated Chaplains Training school for the United States Volunteers - Joint Services Command.  (3/07)

        Chaplains who wish to serve with this outstanding organization must meet the following requirements: 

        1.  U.S. Citizen
        2.  Member of USV-JSC
        3.  Bachelor's Degree
        4.  Master of Divinity or 5 years of full time
            ministry experience
        5.  Ecclesiastical Endorsement
        6.  Military Endorsement (**)
        7.  Non-Military Chaplains Take Level I training 
             at PCU (Military Chaplains training is waived)
        8.  Complete Application with the USV-JSC
 Chaplain's Service

        The Promise Christian University Chaplains Training program is excellent also for those seeking appointments as a police, fire, hospice, hospital, rest home, marketplace chaplaincy.

Training Schedule

        For Non Chaplains/ Non Ordained / Non Degree / Chaplains Asst.  (Complete Level I-III)
 

                  Level I -    Chaplains Training I
                                    Introduction to the Chaplaincy
                                    Customs and Courtesies
 

                  Level II -    Chaplains Training II
                                      Pastoral Care and
                                       Military Funeral                       
                                      Procedures
                                      

                  Level III -    Chaplains Training III
                                      CPR and First Aid
                                      Emergency Services                                         Leadership and
                                      Management, Critical Care
 
Upon completion of these three training units, and two courses in leadership and counseling, non pastoral candidates may apply for the Certificate of Chaplaincy.

Ordained ministers may apply for the Certificate of Chaplaincy upon complete of the three Chaplain's training courses.

**MILITARY ENDORSEMENT:
If Candidate is apply for Chaplain in an official military organization then a military endorsement will be required.

Candidates must apply within their denomination for a military endorsement.  If the denomination does not endorse, then contact Chaplain (BG) Stephen Kirtley for endorsers list at stephen.kirtley@mypcu.com