Ecclesiastical Credentialing and Endorsing Agency
An ecclesiastical credentialing and endorsing agent of chaplains internationally.
IMF Serves...Chaplains
Why Choose Us?
Internationally Recognized
Internationally recognized ecclesiastical credentialing organization.
Non-denominational
Serving all denominations.
Serving Chaplains in Various Settings
Check out the different classifications below.
Chaplaincy Categories
Military
Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, CAP and Other
Civilian
Hospital , Hospice, Long-term care, Public Safety, Sports, Education, Lifestyle, and Other
Chaplaincy Classifications
Federally recognized endorsing agency for the Department of Defense, Veteran’s Administration, and the Bureau of Prisons.
Federal Requirements:
- MDiv* required
- 1-2 years of full-time ministry experience
- CPE** as required by the agency
- Must meet agency entry age requirements
- Willing to work toward Board Certification
Giving Contributions: Monthly giving is expected, and 5% of a chaplain's income is the norm.
Health Care, Correctional Workplace, Police, Fire, & EMS, Other Organizations Requiring Professional credentials
In-Training Requirements:
- MDiv* required
- BS required
- 1 year of ministry experience
- 1 unit of CPE** is preferred. (many organizations require 1-4 units)
- Willing to work toward Board Certification
Giving Contributions: Monthly giving is expected, and 5% of a chaplain's income is the norm.
Military Chaplain Candidates, Civilian Seminarians, and Others Working Toward Chaplain Credentials
In-Training Requirements:
- Enrollment or Completion of BS* Required
- Accepted/Enrolled in an ATS-accredited MDiv* program (Military Chaplain Candidates only)
Giving Contributions: Monthly giving is expected, and 5% of a chaplain's income is the norm.
Volunteer, Volunteer Police, Fire, & EMS, Rodeo, Race Track, Pre-seminary College Students, and Other Unique Ministry Settings
Community Requirements:
- High School Diploma (or equivalent)
- Willingness to acquire at least one unit of CPE**
Giving Contributions: Monthly giving is expected, and 5% of a chaplain's income is the norm.
*All degrees must be from an Association of Theological Schools (ATS) accredited institution.
**All Clinical Pastoral Education must be from an accredited program recognized by the Department of Education (APCE or ICPT)
Benefits
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE Center)
Annual Training Events
Continuing Education
Mentorship
Regular Support Calls
Strategic Partnership Resources
Leadership Opportunities
Leadership Resources
- Chaplain Training Event 2025 (Annual)
- Regional Meetings, etc.
- Educational and Spiritual Resources From Our Partners
- Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training (ICPT)
- Association of Certified Christian Chaplains (ACCC)
- Spiritual Care Association
- Erskine Theological Seminary
- Columbia International University
- & More!
- CPE Center
- Mentorship Program
- Regular Regional Teams Calls
- Professional Networking Opportunities
- “Unscripted” with IMF, a Regular Ministry Podcast
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