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Our Chaplain Training Courses

Basic Chaplain Certification Training (BCT):This foundational program provides an introduction to the core principles of chaplaincy, including spiritual care, active listening, and ethics.

The Chaplain International Officer’s Candidate School (OCS) focuses on developing individuals into compassionate and spiritually grounded leaders who will serve as chaplains in Chaplains International. These chaplains are responsible for providing religious and spiritual support to soldiers and their families.

The CI Instructor Development Course (IDC) trains chaplains to become certified instructors for the Basic Chaplain Certification Training (BCT) program, equipping them with the skills to teach future chaplains effectively.

Ministering to the Guardians: Police Chaplaincy and Officer Mental Health

An essential guide for anyone called to serve law enforcement's silent crisis.

With officers more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty, this groundbreaking resource equips police chaplains with the tools to make a life-saving difference.

Through vivid narratives, practical strategies, and deep psychological insights, Dr. Alexander reveals how to address chronic stress, cumulative trauma, and moral injury that burden those who protect us.

This isn't just a course — it's a lifeline for those ministering to the guardians who guard us all.

At Community Care Chaplains, we empower individuals and communities through Clinical Pastoral Training with a compassionate pastoral care, innovative training programs, and resilience mentoring. Our mission is to cultivate a culture of healing, connection, and growth, equipping chaplains and leaders to support those in crisis with empathy and expertise.

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