The National School Chaplains Association (NSCA) encourages more people to consider chaplaincy to help bring hope and prayers back into the school system. Sign up today!
Prayer is powerful and spiritual guidance is needed now more than ever. With social media distorting the values that we used to hold dear, the NSCA is asking people to heed the call to serve the youth and bring back prayer and scripture into the school system.
The NSCA's training programs can accommodate candidates from different backgrounds, including those who do not have experience with ministry or youth groups. Once certified, the NSCA also assists the new chaplains with placement, and they also become part of a support group that will help them build their ministry.
Sign up today at https://nationalschoolchaplainassociation.org/chaplains
With mental health issues affecting up to 70% of school-age children, the need for emotional and spiritual guidance has reached an all-time high. Studies show that children and teenagers with a strong religious or spiritual foundation are better equipped emotionally and psychologically to overcome bullying, body shaming, and peer pressure. They are also less likely to express their frustration through destructive methods like violence, disrespect toward authority figures, and poor academic performance.
The NSCA encourages more people to consider chaplaincy, especially if they are already seeking a career path involving service and youth leadership. Being a chaplain allows individuals to connect to the youth at a deeper, more spiritual level than other faculty members.
Aside from the personal fulfillment that chaplains get from this vocation, it is also something that you can pursue without sacrificing your college plans. While other training programs require you to take a gap year, the NSCA’s chaplaincy training program can be completed while you are in college. It can also count as a one-year college credit, depending on the type of training program you will undergo.
The NSCA has three training levels, each with its requirements and benefits:
Level 1 is for ordained ministers who need little training but need assistance with placement or re-certification.
Level 2 is a 48-hour course recommended for those with experience teaching or working with youth groups. This course is spread out across eight weeks, with six hours per week on average. It is equivalent to one college credit or three CEU credits.
Level 3 is a one-year course for high school graduates without work experience. The course is equal to one year of college credit, which can be used toward a bachelor’s or associate’s degree.
"Chaplains provide students with the spiritual care they need to overcome tragedies and hardships to fulfill their dreams and destiny. Follow the call to help teachers and students," a representative said.
Don't wait until after college to get a head start on your career in youth leadership. When you get your chaplaincy certificate, you can start working, earn a teacher's salary, and gain experience, even in college. Grab this unique opportunity to start your career early and mold the youth into becoming kinder and more god-fearing citizens!
Visit https://nationalschoolchaplainassociation.org to get started.
