Chaplains International, Inc
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| Industry | Religious Institutions |
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| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Dale A. Scadron |
| Headquarters | Shafter, California, United States |
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| Website | chaplainsinternationalinc |
Chaplains International, Inc. is a non-profit organization that serves as a fellowship and licensing body for chaplains and pastors, equipping them with the necessary training and certification to offer spiritual support to individuals in diverse settings.[1] The organization's main objective is to empower and educate chaplains to provide spiritual care to those in need, irrespective of their religious affiliations or backgrounds. The chaplains are adept at stepping beyond the confines of the church to offer solace and aid to people in their darkest moments, including during national disasters.[2]
History
The organization was founded in 2006 by Dale A. Scadron, an institutional chaplain with over 30 years of experience in the Kern County Sheriff Detentions Bureau, Los Angeles Police Department, Glendale Police Department, and Taft Federal Correctional Facility.[3]
The organization was founded in response to the growing need for chaplaincy services in various settings, including the military, hospitals, prisons, and schools. Scadron recognized that there was a shortage of certified and trained chaplains who could provide effective spiritual care in these settings, and he sought to address this need by establishing a licensing, training, and certification institution for chaplains.
Becoming a credentialed chaplain with Chaplain International, Inc. confirms one’s qualifications and credibility to serve individuals who require spiritual counseling. Chaplains International, Inc. credentials are provided to those with documented ministerial experience, and those who lack experience are considered for the position of chaplain assistant for the first two years. When a chaplain joins the organization, they become CI chaplains and can begin CI ministries in local institutions, hospitals, EMSs, and law enforcement, or they can serve independently using CI as their credentialing body.
Over the years, Chaplains International, Inc. has grown to become one of the leading organizations in the field of chaplaincy.[4] The organization has trained and certified thousands of chaplains who are now serving in a wide range of settings around the world.
Education & Training
Chaplains International, Inc. has also established Chaplains College of Graduate Studies, a CI-approved training institute offering bachelor’s, master's, and Ph.D. degrees in chaplaincy, theology, and clinical and Christian counseling.
The organization also provides continuing education opportunities to chaplains through the Chaplaincy Training Institute. This program includes a 30-hour certification course that helps new and experienced chaplains alike enhance their skills as Christian counselors. Many of them undergo training in crisis intervention, domestic violence resolution, suicide prevention, sex trafficking restoration and integration, administering death notifications, and stress management to provide the best possible spiritual care to people in need.
Moreover, CI chaplains have the advantage of accessing a plethora of resources, such as research materials, educational tools, and other forms of support, which can significantly enhance their role. By working together with other chaplains and professionals in the field, they can acquire additional knowledge and experience and benefit from unique professional development opportunities.
Mission & Activities
Chaplains International's mission is to provide spiritual care to people in need, regardless of their religious beliefs or backgrounds. The organization believes that everyone deserves access to compassionate and supportive spiritual care, and it works to ensure that trained chaplains are available to provide this care in a variety of settings.
To achieve its mission, Chaplains International, Inc. offers a variety of programs and services, including:
- Chaplaincy training and certification: The organization provides training and certification programs for chaplains who want to work in a variety of settings, including the military, hospitals, prisons, and schools.
- Chaplaincy services: Chaplains International, Inc. provides chaplaincy services to military personnel, patients, inmates, sex trafficking survivors, and students.
- Disaster response: The organization provides chaplaincy services in the aftermath of natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
- Counseling and support: Chaplains International, Inc. offers counseling and support services to individuals and families dealing with a wide range of issues, including grief, addiction, and relationship problems.
Thomas Luke, Ph.D., Notable Christian Crisis Response Chaplain
The Reverend Dr. Thomas Luke, Ph.D., [Wikitia Profile] is a retired Christian Crisis Response Chaplain ordained by Chaplains International, Inc. and a world-renowned missiologist specializing in trauma restoration. He is the Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of Transformational Theology at [Chaplains College School of Graduate Studies] and a 2025 nominee for both the [Nobel Peace Prize] and the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Key Contributions & Advocacy
- Anti-Trafficking Leadership: Over 30 years of advocacy focused on orphaned child sex trafficking victims in Cambodia and teenage girls in Thailand.
- Transformational Theology: Established a "clinical-spiritual bridge" for extreme trauma recovery, integrating Theological Anthropology with Structural Dissociation Theory.
- Restorative Praxis: Developed trauma-informed models for Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), moving beyond traditional deliverance to focus on the spiritual integration of "alter identities."
- CSIC Credential Architect: The Certified Spiritual Integration Counselor (CSIC) credential Wise-Luke is a multidisciplinary academic pathway designed to provide clinical-pastoral care for severe cases of childhood trauma formerly considered incurable. As a central tenet of Transformational Theology, the CSIC credential establishes the spiritual framework essential for integrating Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) in survivors of child sex trafficking and those emerging from high-acuity environments.
Notable Works & Honors
- Author: “The Least of These”: Missions (2020, 2024) and the forthcoming Transformational Theology (2026).
- Media: Host of The Rev Luke Show and featured on the NOW Television Network.
- Recognition: Named a "Top 30 Influential Christian Scholars" and recipient of the Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award.
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References
- ↑ "Chaplains International - Overview, News & Competitors | ZoomInfo.com".
- ↑ "CHAPLAINS INTERNATIONAL INC | Charity Navigator Profile".
- ↑ "Invasion of the Cults book by Dale A. Scadron".
- ↑ "The Chaplaincy Certification Program: A Basic Guide To The Practice Of Chaplaincy And Basic Biblical Counseling: Certificate of Basic Chaplain Ministry".