All classes will be held at US Digital Outreach Center located at:

1400 NE 136th Avenue, Suite 201
Vancouver, Washington 98684

Responders Resource Center trains people for chaplaincy in many settings, and current chaplains are welcome to retake our classes. Like any chaplain training, ours may not be recognized by every chaplaincy group, because requirements vary from one agency to another. Before you enroll, we recommend checking with your agency to see whether it recognizes this program.

Chaplaincy Training

Class schedules: 2027 Schedule (PDF) | 2026 Schedule (PDF)

There are 21 courses in this training program, and a description of each can be found on the Chaplaincy & CISM Schedule 2027 page. The following is the process to get started:

  • Download and mail your completed application, along with two letters of recommendation (criteria for letters described in the application), to Responders Resource Center, 1400 NE 136th Avenue, Suite 201, Vancouver, WA 98684.
  • Pay the $850 program fee when you apply, either by enclosing a check with your application or by paying online by card ($874.95, which includes card processing fees). The fee is fully refunded if you are not accepted into the program.
  • Pass the required background check
  • An interview will be scheduled, and your training can begin upon acceptance into the program.
  • Once you have completed all required courses (this includes 50 hours of mentorship) a certificate of completion will be awarded.
  • You may then take your certificate of completion to your credentialing organization for commissioning purposes.

We created this course to equip individuals with a solid relationship with Jesus and a deeper level of biblical literacy, so they can assist as an extension of pastoral care in their churches. Since then, many of these individuals have joined the SWW CISM Team or other chaplaincy agencies, and others serve as chaplains in their own churches.

Upon completion of the chaplaincy training program, you are welcome to join the SWW CISM Team and our crisis response team for school-related incidents.

If you have any questions about the program, please call (360) 977-9525 or email info@RespondersCenter.com. To get started, download an application.