Chaplain Response provides training, equipping, support, and fellowship for current and potential Chaplains who are Christian. Our coursework and certification program thoroughly prepares chaplains in the fundamentals necessary for effective work in the ‘ministry of presence’.
Mission Statement
“Preparing and nurturing Chaplains to bring spiritual care to the world”
Chaplain Response provides training, equipping, support, and fellowship for current and potential Chaplains who are Christian. Through our affiliation with Summit Bible College, coursework and certification programs thoroughly prepare chaplains in the fundamentals necessary for effective work in the ‘ministry of presence’. Summit Bible College has specific courses for Prison Chaplaincy, Hospital Chaplaincy, Emergency Response Chaplains, and more. We feature a Certification in Chaplaincy, and Summit Bible College, for those interested in a degree program, offer Associates up to the Doctoral Level.
We also provide training and certification in Clinical Pastoral Education that qualifies Chaplains to work full-time at hospitals or other institutions requiring Clinical Pastoral Education credits, such as prisons.
Chaplain Response supports and nurtures chaplains as they grow in areas of personal development. Our purpose is to help Chaplains deal with any crisis or trauma that they may encounter. We provide on-scene counseling services for the public and for chaplains after critical incidents. Our monthly meetings and an annual conference offers support and comradery for chaplains.
Vision Statement
Chaplain Response’s vision is for a worldwide Christian ministry with a home office in Bakersfield, California.
Our vision includes:
A home office with a 24/7 Chapel center, classrooms and certification training facilities, and a 2,500 seat Conference center.
An online presence for emergency contacts, online training, and communication with the chaplaincy community and for those in need.
Satellite offices throughout the U.S. and the world, for our members, and non-certified affiliates.
Chaplain Response is division of Esteem Foundation, an IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
