ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
BECOME AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER
As an Associate Member you are weaving yourself into a network of Chaplains serving around the country; providing you with support, counsel and encouragement in your ministry.
You will have at your disposal one-on-one Chaplaincy coaching and mentoring through BALM Chaplains. In addition you will gain access to our private Facebook group and our regular monthly conference calls; allowing you an opportunity to network with other Chaplains and providing a means for continuing education AND connection.
As an Associate Member you will also receive special discounts for online training courses and live training events.
You will have at your disposal one-on-one Chaplaincy coaching and mentoring through BALM Chaplains. In addition you will gain access to our private Facebook group and our regular monthly conference calls; allowing you an opportunity to network with other Chaplains and providing a means for continuing education AND connection.
As an Associate Member you will also receive special discounts for online training courses and live training events.
CHAPLAIN MEMBERSHIP
BECOME A CHAPLAIN WITH BALM
As a Chaplain with BALM, you are weaving yourself into a national Chaplaincy network while also establishing a foundation from which to do Chaplaincy from. Not only do you receive one-on-one Chaplaincy coaching and access to a network of other Chaplains, you also receive a robust suite of tools and resources to assist your ministry.
As a Chaplain you will receive a Chaplains ID Card along with rights to use the Chaplains logo for branding. In addition, you will receive access to our Professional Ministry Insurance Policy as well as financial processing services where you can raise your own support while being sure your donors receive tax credit for their gifts.
We can even provide you with business cards, stationary and an email address as needed (at an additional cost).
There is a one-time, non-refundable application fee of $100. Both the application fee and annual membership fee are due at the time of application. If you have questions as to eligibility please contact us.
As a Chaplain you will receive a Chaplains ID Card along with rights to use the Chaplains logo for branding. In addition, you will receive access to our Professional Ministry Insurance Policy as well as financial processing services where you can raise your own support while being sure your donors receive tax credit for their gifts.
We can even provide you with business cards, stationary and an email address as needed (at an additional cost).
There is a one-time, non-refundable application fee of $100. Both the application fee and annual membership fee are due at the time of application. If you have questions as to eligibility please contact us.
ministry credentials with balm chaplains
When you obtain your Ministry Credentials through BALM Chaplains not only are you becoming a legally licensed Minister, you are also weaving yourself into a national Chaplaincy network with a foundation from which to do Chaplaincy from. Not only do you receive one-on-one Chaplaincy coaching and access to a network of other Chaplains, you also receive a robust suite of tools and resources to assist your ministry.
As a Credentialed Chaplain you will receive a Chaplains Collective ID Card along with rights to use the BALM Chaplains C logo for branding. In addition, you will receive access to our Professional Ministry Insurance Policy as well as financial processing services where you can raise your own support while being sure your donors receive tax credit for their gifts.
BALM Chaplains are legally licensed Minsters, affording you the opportunity to legally officiate weddings, subject to your local and state laws.
We can even provide you with business cards, stationary and an email address as needed (at an additional cost).
As a Credentialed Chaplain you will receive a Chaplains Collective ID Card along with rights to use the BALM Chaplains C logo for branding. In addition, you will receive access to our Professional Ministry Insurance Policy as well as financial processing services where you can raise your own support while being sure your donors receive tax credit for their gifts.
BALM Chaplains are legally licensed Minsters, affording you the opportunity to legally officiate weddings, subject to your local and state laws.
We can even provide you with business cards, stationary and an email address as needed (at an additional cost).
Additional Requirement for Chaplain Membership & Ministry Credentials with BALM Chaplains
- Active Ministry Credentials (Or Currently Seeking Them)
- Accept and adhere to Chaplains Collective Statement of Faith
- Completed Background Check
- Completion of Pastor Reference Form
- Completion of Personal Reference Form
- Completion of Foundations of Chaplaincy Module Within 30 days of Acceptance
- Completion of Keys to Chaplain Success Module
- Completion of Responding to Trauma Module Within 30 days of Acceptance
- Completion of History of Chaplaincy Module Within 30 days of Acceptance
- Completion and Approval of Chaplain Application Form
Membership Expectations:
BALM Chaplains members are asked, but not required, to attend one training seminar each year. Members must conduct their personal life, family, finances, and ministry in agreement with the principles and moral standards of Scripture. They should hold an exemplary reputation and testimony with those outside the Body of Christ. If there is evidence of questionable testimony, the member must submit to a process with BALM Chaplains. If members do not comply with the process their affiliation may be withdrawn at any time.