Chaplain Fellowship Ministries has a lot of Vietnam and Gulf War Combat veterans within our membership, who totally suppport our troops. Chaplain Fellowship Ministries always has, and always will do everything we can to help our military chaplains in support of our troops and their families.

Due to a shortage or non availability of Military Chaplains in some areas, the military has requested a few of our law enforcement Chaplains who have a background in or with military service, and line of duty deaths and injury issues in the public sector to help them in death notifications. Only qualified chaplains who are members of Chaplain Fellowship Ministries in good standing will be considered or accepted for Certification as Registered Military Liaison Chaplain. Members who are selected must meet all the requirements as set forth in the application before certification will be granted.

While there are some similarities between military and police death notifications and follow-ups, there are a number of differences. The differences give rise to the need of a new Chaplain certification, and the approprate "bridge course" That will expand the law enforcement Chaplains usefulness for ministry to the military and public at large.

The Certification will be titled: Registered Military Liaison Chaplain, (RMLC). The following are the requirements for consideration for this certification:

(1) 2 year minimum military service, may be active, national guard, state guard, coast guard, or merchant marine, with an honorable discharge.

(2) Minimum of 5 years experience, as law enforcement, fire/rescue, EMS, or military Chaplain

(3) Minimum of a Bachelors Degree or equivalent

(4) Training in at least two modes of CISM. Ie: basic, advanced, peer, school, etc- equivalent will be reviewed on a case by case basis

(5) Minimum of 2 years on a CISM team or equal

(6) Have delivered a minimum of 12 death notifications, at least accompanying, the notification team or may substitute 1 for 1 participation in any CISM modality were the critical incident involved the death or serious injury of a police officer, fireman, EMT, or similar

(7) Be a member in good standing with CFMI

(8) Never been convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude.

(9) Pass background check

(10) Pass oral review board via telephone.

(11) Be an ordained minister, Chaplain, or equivalent

(12) Submit an ecclesiastical endorsement or equal.

(13) Participate in annual C.E. military Chaplain training, or equal either in person or online.

(14) Be willing to have a dress uniform suitable for military death notifications and/or funerals.

(15) If selected to assist the military, abide by any and all regulations of the military, and/or causality unit.

(16) The Military Liaison Chaplain credentials remain the property of CFMI, and may be cancelled and/or withdrawn for cause.

Application and supporting documentation must be submitted, along with a processing and certification fee to CFMI Home Office. Chaplains will be considered on a case by case basis. Download Application

Chaplain Fellowship Ministries
7803 Redbrush
Temple Texas 76502-5519

Attn: Military Liaison Chaplaincy

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