Correctional Ministries Institute
People impacted by incarceration deserve trained ministry workers who are thoroughly equipped.
Life-Changing Impact
Specialized Training for Christian Correctional Chaplains, Reentry Leaders, and Volunteers
Bible-Based Curriculum
Expert Faculty
Online Delivery
Effective correctional ministry takes more than good intentions and even experience.
Correctional ministry requires specialized training for this cross-cultural ministry (serving in this unique context and people) to avoid getting harmed and causing harm.
Our trainings are designed to:
Confirm your calling and deepen your Christian commitment
Enhance your ministry skills and knowledge
Expand your ministry network
We believe your spiritual gifts and talents should be developed for greater impact. For more than 20 years, we have trained hundreds of ministry workers and equipped them to serve more effectively.
Your 3-Step Plan
Enroll
Choose from Certificate or On-Demand Courses
Learn
Gain specialized knowledge and skills to serve in this unique context.
Serve
Start making a difference and give the quality of care to the incarcerated that they deserve.
Certificate Courses
Learners can earn a Certificate in Correctional Chaplaincy or Reentry Leadership in 20 months or less. The result is that you can make a difference and flourish in ministry while the people you serve get the quality ministry they deserve.
On-Demand Courses
Whether you are new, exploring what serving in correctional ministry is like, or a seasoned volunteer looking to increase your skills, Dr. Karen Swanson, Director of the Correctional Ministries Institute, will walk with you through each training.
Questions About Correctional Ministry
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