Why RTIM Training?
Faith-rooted, trauma-informed formation for chaplains who serve with ḥesed (steadfast love), shalom (wholeness), and justice. Grounded in Scripture (Isa 61:1; Lk 4:18) and enriched by historic pastoral care practices bikur ḥolim (visiting the sick), nichum aveilim (comforting mourners), and gemilut ḥasadim (acts of mercy).
Experience Transformative Chaplaincy Training
Discover how our faith-driven programs equip you with leadership skills and global mission opportunities that inspire lasting community change.
Gain internationally recognized leadership certifications.
Connect with a worldwide network of dedicated chaplains.
Engage in immersive, experiential learning curriculums.
Join impactful mission projects that transform lives.
Program Structure
Highlighting faith-based training and international mission opportunities.
Level 1 – Foundations (40 hrs)
Biblical theology of chaplaincy • Pastoral presence & listening • Cultural humility • Ethics & confidentiality • Spiritual first aid • Crisis basics • Hebrew care motifs (ḥesed/shalom; bikur ḥolim), early church diaconal patterns (Acts 6).
Level 3 – Specializations (choose one, 40–60 hrs)
Hospital & Clinical (rounds, family conferencing, end-of-life)
Correctional & Reentry (restorative pathways, staff care)
Educational (K-12/HigherEd) (resilience, crisis response)
Corporate/Workplace (confidential counseling, ethics)
Missions & Disaster (CISM, multi-agency coordination)
Connect with chaplains and missions across diverse communities worldwide.
Level 2 – Clinical & Institutional Skills (60 hrs)
Grief & loss care • Trauma-informed ministry • Charting & referrals • Boundaries & mandated reporting • Hospital/clinical onboarding • Correctional protocols • School settings.
Compliance: HIPAA (health), PREA (corrections), FERPA (education) — orientation & case simulations.
Level 4 – Leadership & Supervision (40 hrs)
Team leadership • Case supervision • Quality assurance • Program design • Ethics board simulations.
Practicum & Supervision
100–200 field hours in approved sites + group/1:1 supervision (ratio 1:6). Reflective practice (CPE-inspired), OSCE-style simulations, case logs.
Learning Outcomes
- Deliver competent spiritual & emotional care in crisis/ordinary time.
- Operate within institutional standards (HIPAA/PREA/FERPA; site policies).
- Integrate Scripture with evidence-informed chaplaincy and historic care from Second Temple/Jewish/early-church sources.
- Demonstrate cultural humility and measurable impact.
Assessment
Quizzes • Case studies • Live simulations • Field supervisor reports • Portfolio (care plans, logs, reflection papers).
Credentials
RTIM Certificates (L1–L4). If your organization requires third-party accreditation, contact us for current partnerships. (Avoid “internationally recognized” unless we link to a specific accreditor.)
Admissions & Requirements
Background check • Pastoral/organizational reference • Code of conduct • Interview • Agreement to confidentiality & boundaries.
Mission Intensives (Optional)
2–10 days: hospitals, shelters, corrections, disaster-response partners. ICS/NIMS orientation for deployments.
“Joining ICN RTIM empowered me to lead with compassion and make a meaningful global impact.” – Sarah M.
Michael Johnson
International Chaplaincy Coordinator
“The comprehensive curriculum enriched my spiritual leadership and expanded my mission opportunities.” – Emily T.
Rachel Lee
Global Missions Director
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