Answer the Call. Serve with Integrity. Lead with Compassion.
The First Responders Chaplain Association (FRCA) is actively seeking men and women who sense a calling to provide spiritual care, crisis support, and compassionate presence to first responders and the communities they serve.
If you are ready to serve with professionalism, biblical foundation, and ethical excellence, we invite you to begin your journey today.
Why Join FRCA?
- Credible Chaplain Certification
- Structured Training & Continuing Education
- Nationally Recognized Standards
- Spiritual Accountability & Oversight
- Support Network of Fellow Chaplains
- Access to the F.R.C.A. Institute of Chaplaincy
Certification & Membership Process
Below are the required steps to become a certified FRCA Chaplain:
Step 1 — Church Endorsement
Secure formal endorsement from a local church.
(Submit with Membership Request Form.)
Step 2 — Three Letters of Recommendation
Provide three (3) professional or ministry references.
(Submit with Membership Request Form.)
Step 3 — Pastoral Recommendation
Submit one official pastoral letter of recommendation.
(Submit with Membership Request Form.)
Step 4 — Membership Application
Complete and submit the online Membership Request Form.
FRCA Registration Fee: $125.00 (Non-Refundable)
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Step 5 — Background Check
Complete and submit the Background Check Consent Form (available online).
Background Check Fee: $65.00
- Submit Background Authorization
Step 6 — Educational Requirements
Submit verifiable proof of education from an approved chaplaincy organization
— or —
Complete FRCA required training through the F.R.C.A. Institute of Chaplaincy.
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Step 7 — CPR / First Aid Certification
Successfully complete Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Learning through the .
Course Fee: $37.00 (Payable directly to the Red Cross)
- Register for CPR Certification
Step 8 — FRCA Chaplain Certification Licensing
Successfully pass the FRCA Chaplain Certification Licensing process.
- Begin Certification Review
Important Information
- All eight (8) steps must be completed in full for FRCA Chaplain Certification Licensing.
- Continuing Education is required to remain in good standing through the F.R.C.A. Institute of Chaplaincy.
- Tuition discounts are available for FRCA members.
- Ordained ministers must successfully pass the Board of Ordination Review for final approval.
Ready to Begin?
Chaplaincy is more than a title — it is a calling to serve in moments of crisis, grief, and hope.
If you are prepared to walk alongside first responders with spiritual strength, ethical discipline, and professional excellence, your journey starts here.
- Start Your Application Today
- Request More Information
- Contact the FRCA Admissions Team
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