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.
Military Contexts
Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, CAP and Other
Chaplaincy
Military
Chaplaincy
Military
Chaplaincy
Military
Chaplaincy
Military
Civilian Contexts
Hospital , Hospice, Long-term care, Public Safety, Sports, Education, Lifestyle, and Other
Chaplaincy
Civilian
Chaplaincy
Civilian
Chaplaincy
Civilian
Chaplaincy
Civilian
Chaplaincy Classifications
Federally recognized endorsing agency for the Department of Defense, Veteran’s Administration, and the Bureau of Prisons.
Federal Requirements:
IMF Requirements:
- The person holds a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- The person holds a Master of Divinity degree from an approved seminary accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS)
- The person has reviewed and approved our doctrine, policies, and church history
- The person has completed at least one unit (preferably three) of CPE, or willing to obtain within the first two years of membership
- The person has been credentialed for professional ministry to include preaching, administering sacraments/ordinances, and church administration
- The person has successfully completed the general membership and professional clergy requirements of IMF
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:
IMF Requirements:
- The person holds a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- The person holds a Master of Divinity degree from an approved seminary accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS)
- The person has reviewed and approved our doctrine, policies, and church history
- The person has completed a minimum of three units of CPE, or willing to obtain within the first two years of membership
- The person has been credentialed for professional ministry to include preaching, administering the Sacraments/Ordinances and church administration
- The person has successfully completed the general membership and clergy requirements of IMF
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)
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