Christ-Centered Preparation for Crisis, Community, and Compassionate Care

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​The Disaster Response Ministries International (DRMI) Community Chaplains Training Program is a comprehensive, faith-based program designed to equip men and women to serve effectively as community and disaster chaplains. This program blends biblical foundations, practical chaplaincy skills, and professional readiness to prepare students for real-world ministry in times of crisis and beyond.

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Whether serving in churches, hospitals, disaster zones, prisons, schools, or community settings, graduates are trained to offer Christ-centered spiritual care with wisdom, integrity, and compassion.

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Curriculum Overview​

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The program features a seven-module curriculum covering:

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• Christ-centered spiritual care and chaplain identity

• Prayer and Scripture in crisis situations

• Trauma, grief, and loss response

• Ethical boundaries and professional chaplain conduct

• Disaster chaplaincy and Incident Command System (ICS) awareness

• Ministry in hospitals, prisons, schools, and community environments

• Long-term chaplain wellness, resilience, and self-care

 

This integrated curriculum prepares students to serve confidently across diverse ministry and emergency-response environments.

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Program Structure

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Designed for flexibility without compromising depth or quality, the DRMI Community Chaplains Training Program fits the schedules of working adults, ministry leaders, and volunteers.

Program Details

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• Total Training Time: Approximately 80 hours

• Program Length: Typically completed within 3 months

• Training Format: Live online instruction (Zoom)

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What the Training Includes

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• 40 hours of live instruction

• Biblical and practical chaplaincy training modules

• Interactive discussions, case studies, and role-play scenarios

• Written reflections and applied practical assignments

• A minimum of 40 hours of supervised field experience

• Final assessment and DRMI Certificate of Completion

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Completion Requirements

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To successfully complete the program, students must:

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• Complete all seven modules

• Submit all written assignments and reflections

• Fulfill the minimum 40 hours of supervised field experience

• Pass the final assessment

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100% participation is required to graduate and receive the official DRMI Certificate of Completion.

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Who Should Enroll?

 

This program is ideal for:

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• Aspiring and current chaplains

• Church leaders and ministry volunteers

• Disaster response and outreach workers

• First-responder support personnel

• Individuals called to provide spiritual care in crisis and community settings

 

No prior chaplaincy experience is required—only a commitment to serve with Christ-like compassion.

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Take the Next Step

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If you feel called to serve others during life’s most critical moments, the DRMI Community Chaplains Training Program will equip you with the biblical grounding, practical tools, and spiritual confidence needed to answer that call.

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Enroll today and prepare to serve with compassion, integrity, and purpose.