CHAPLAIN PROGRAM Levels
- In Good Standing with a local church
- Letter of Recommendation from Pastor
- SMI Certification/License
- Assigned a Mentor
- Level I Community Chaplain
- Serving in a Chaplain Position and in Good Standing
- Ordained by SMI, NACM, or through a reputable ordaining body/church
- Level II Ordained Chaplain
- Mentoring another Chaplain
- Graduate from an Accredited Seminary
- Level III Senior Chaplain
- 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Courses Certified by a Nationally Recognized Chaplaincy Board
- Chaplain Endorsement Letter from an Endorsing Agency